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... is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; and is strictly forbidden. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Hard ...Drive Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Memory Module Speaker Middle Cover Display Camera Module I/O Board Wireless Mini-Card Status Lights Board Support Brackets AC ...
... is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; and is strictly forbidden. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Hard ...Drive Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Memory Module Speaker Middle Cover Display Camera Module I/O Board Wireless Mini-Card Status Lights Board Support Brackets AC ...
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..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Slide the battery release latches to Contents Page Lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latches... your computer. Back to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Slide the battery release latches to Contents Page Lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latches... your computer. Back to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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... the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this document may require the following conditions exist: l You have connectors with... its metal mounting bracket. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in Turning Off Your...
... the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this document may require the following conditions exist: l You have connectors with... its metal mounting bracket. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in Turning Off Your...
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Click Enter a Service Tag. Enter your desktop. 7. Select the type of your desktop. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The file downloads to step 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer... Go, and proceed to your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. If you have selected ...
Click Enter a Service Tag. Enter your desktop. 7. Select the type of your desktop. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The file downloads to step 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer... Go, and proceed to your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. If you have selected ...
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...the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer,... read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically ...
...the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer,... read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically ...
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... the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Failure to do so ...
... the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Failure to do so ...
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...the I/O Board). 12. Remove the I/O board (see Removing the Support Brackets). 11. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Lift the AC adapter connector off the computer base. 1 AC adapter connector
...the I/O Board). 12. Remove the I/O board (see Removing the Support Brackets). 11. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Lift the AC adapter connector off the computer base. 1 AC adapter connector
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...from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the middle cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. ...your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 1 screw Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
...from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the middle cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. ...your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 1 screw Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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...hard-drive assembly out of the hard drive. Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to disconnect it from sources other than Dell. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. 1 hard-... Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to the side to the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
...hard-drive assembly out of the hard drive. Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to disconnect it from sources other than Dell. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. 1 hard-... Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to the side to the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
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Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the middle cover off the computer. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the ...
Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the middle cover off the computer. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the ...
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...the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 12....out of the computer base. Damage due to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with ...
...the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 12....out of the computer base. Damage due to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with ...
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the... rest. Damage due to servicing that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the... rest. Damage due to servicing that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
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...cable from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Back to Contents Page Status Lights Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Status Lights Board Replacing the Status Lights Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly...
...cable from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Back to Contents Page Status Lights Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Status Lights Board Replacing the Status Lights Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly...
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... the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer memory...
... the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer memory...
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...before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the... 1. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, the card is not covered by...
...before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the... 1. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, the card is not covered by...
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... 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Pull the pull-tab on the cable to avoid ...safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
... 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Pull the pull-tab on the cable to avoid ...safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
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... Power Button Board 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as ...
... Power Button Board 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as ...
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...Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the... safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an...
...Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the... safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an...
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... Hard Drive). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module) 7. Back to Contents Page Support Brackets Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Support Brackets Replacing the Support Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...
... Hard Drive). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module) 7. Back to Contents Page Support Brackets Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Support Brackets Replacing the Support Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...
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...13. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Display Assembly). 11. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Mini-Card). 9. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ... that secures the I /O board cable from the Media Card reader slot. 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your ...
...13. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Display Assembly). 11. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Mini-Card). 9. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ... that secures the I /O board cable from the Media Card reader slot. 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your ...