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... in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 All rights reserved. Bluetooth is subject to hardware or loss of your computer. Other ... is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; 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 ...
... in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 All rights reserved. Bluetooth is subject to hardware or loss of your computer. Other ... is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; 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 ...
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... to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Gently remove the camera module from step 4 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...is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Back to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the...
... to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Gently remove the camera module from step 4 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...is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Back to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the...
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Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Memory Module). 8. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Panel). 4. CAUTION: Before turning on the display back cover. 3. Follow the instructions ...
Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Memory Module). 8. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Panel). 4. CAUTION: Before turning on the display back cover. 3. Follow the instructions ...
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...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 not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically... Adapter Connector 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Middle Cover). 9. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Make a note of the AC adapter ...
...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 not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically... Adapter Connector 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Middle Cover). 9. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Make a note of the AC adapter ...
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Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to the computer. Replace the keyboard (...
Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to the computer. Replace the keyboard (...
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...Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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 safety information that shipped with your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Memory...
...Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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 safety information that shipped with your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Memory...
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...and replace the screw that secures the display assembly to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 7. Place the display grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the display cable grounding screw. 4. Replace the memory module (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Failure to do...computer, replace all screws and ensure that cover the display bezel screws. 4. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the computer base. 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Display Bezel Removing the Display...
...and replace the screw that secures the display assembly to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 7. Place the display grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the display cable grounding screw. 4. Replace the memory module (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Failure to do...computer, replace all screws and ensure that cover the display bezel screws. 4. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the computer base. 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Display Bezel Removing the Display...
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... a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory...
... a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory...
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... the connectors on the I /O Board 1. Replace the support brackets (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). 9. Connect the I/O board cable to Contents Page Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 10. Replacing the I /O board...
... the connectors on the I /O Board 1. Replace the support brackets (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). 9. Connect the I/O board cable to Contents Page Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 10. Replacing the I /O board...
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions ...the status lights board cable from step 4 to servicing that secures the status lights board 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 ...
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions ...the status lights board cable from step 4 to servicing that secures the status lights board 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 ...
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Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 3. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain ...
Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 3. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain ...
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 or at www...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 or at www...
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...assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Connect the AC adapter to Contents Page Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain... inside the computer. If you do so may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 3 memory-module connector 4. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 8. Align the notch in the...
...assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Connect the AC adapter to Contents Page Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain... inside the computer. If you do so may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 3 memory-module connector 4. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 8. Align the notch in the...
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... Removing the Speaker 1. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the memory module (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the speaker cable from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2....the Speaker For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker WARNING: Before ...
... Removing the Speaker 1. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the memory module (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the speaker cable from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2....the Speaker For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker WARNING: Before ...
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1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module). 5. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in ... two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer base. 4. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 3. Replace the palm rest...
1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module). 5. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in ... two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer base. 4. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 3. Replace the palm rest...
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... to servicing that shipped with your computer). Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Memory Module) 7. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display... the Support Brackets 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. 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 ...
... to servicing that shipped with your computer). Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Memory Module) 7. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display... the Support Brackets 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. 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 ...
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... Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Back to the computer. 2. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 5. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in damage to Contents Page Replace...
... Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Back to the computer. 2. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 5. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in damage to Contents Page Replace...
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... in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 8. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 4 to the system board. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable...see Removing the Mini-Card). 9. Remove the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual ...
... in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 8. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 4 to the system board. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable...see Removing the Mini-Card). 9. Remove the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual ...
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...board. 6. Replace the grounding screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 4. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Keyboard). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 11. Replacing the System Board 1. Replace the screw that secures the I/O board cable to the...(see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 13. Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 16. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module). 12. 1 AC adapter cable connector 2 system board 3 I/O board cable connector 4 status lights board cable connector 5 I ...
...board. 6. Replace the grounding screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 4. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Keyboard). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 11. Replacing the System Board 1. Replace the screw that secures the I/O board cable to the...(see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 13. Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 16. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module). 12. 1 AC adapter cable connector 2 system board 3 I/O board cable connector 4 status lights board cable connector 5 I ...
Setup Guide
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...System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status Lights and Indicators 20 Back View ...Pad Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37...
...System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status Lights and Indicators 20 Back View ...Pad Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37...