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.... A00 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. 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 Adapter Connector System Board Coin...
.... A00 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. 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 Adapter Connector System Board Coin...
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... to Contents Page Back to servicing that shipped with the slots in the battery bay and gently press the battery down until it clicks into place. Damage due to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
... to Contents Page Back to servicing that shipped with the slots in the battery bay and gently press the battery down until it clicks into place. Damage due to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
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... to ground the system board. Disconnect your computer. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the Media Card Reader. 5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 7. Press and eject any installed cards from the computer. 4. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your ...
... to ground the system board. Disconnect your computer. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the Media Card Reader. 5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 7. Press and eject any installed cards from the computer. 4. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your ...
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... 7. Gently remove the camera module from step 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or ...Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. 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 ...
... 7. Gently remove the camera module from step 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or ...Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. 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 ...
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... display bezel (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 7. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 5. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Back to place the camera module on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws...
... display bezel (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 7. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 5. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Back to place the camera module on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws...
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...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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the battery (see Replacing the System Board... wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Failure to do so may result in...
...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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the battery (see Replacing the System Board... wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Failure to do so may result in...
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... the instructions from the routing guide. 13. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the I /O Board). 12. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the I /O board (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the...
... the instructions from the routing guide. 13. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the I /O Board). 12. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the I /O board (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the...
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... adapter connector in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the I /O board (see Replacing the Battery). Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Replace the I /O Board). 5. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the ... connector cable through the routing guide and connect the cable to Contents Page Replace the support brackets (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 9. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Support Brackets). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. Back to the connector...
... adapter connector in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the I /O board (see Replacing the Battery). Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Replace the I /O Board). 5. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the ... connector cable through the routing guide and connect the cable to Contents Page Replace the support brackets (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 9. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Support Brackets). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. Back to the connector...
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...Remove the memory module (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 ... 7. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted ...
...Remove the memory module (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 ... 7. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted ...
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... connector on the system board. 5. Remove the two rubber pads that secures the display assembly to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 7. Remove the two screws that secures the display assembly to the display assembly. Connect the display... 2. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer...
... connector on the system board. 5. Remove the two rubber pads that secures the display assembly to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 7. Remove the two screws that secures the display assembly to the display assembly. Connect the display... 2. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer...
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... WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 6. Remove the battery...
... WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 6. Remove the battery...
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...Remove the new hard drive from the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page...-drive bracket to the computer. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the system board. 8. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. 8. Place the hard drive...
...Remove the new hard drive from the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page...-drive bracket to the computer. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the system board. 8. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. 8. Place the hard drive...
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... the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the middle cover off the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual...
... the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the middle cover off the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual...
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Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer base. 5. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. Align the tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the middle cover to Contents Page 1 middle cover 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Middle Cover 1. Turn the computer over. 4. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3.
Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer base. 5. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. Align the tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the middle cover to Contents Page 1 middle cover 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Middle Cover 1. Turn the computer over. 4. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3.
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... working inside the computer. 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 palm rest assembly (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Lift the I/O board and ease the ...I/O board out of the computer base. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 9. Remove the support brackets (see Removing the Support Brackets). 10. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board...
... working inside the computer. 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 palm rest assembly (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Lift the I/O board and ease the ...I/O board out of the computer base. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 9. Remove the support brackets (see Removing the Support Brackets). 10. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board...
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Align the connectors on the I /O Board 1. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 3. Connect the I/O board cable to the computer. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing ...
Align the connectors on the I /O Board 1. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 3. Connect the I/O board cable to the computer. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing ...
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Follow the instructions in scratching the display panel. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as...
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Follow the instructions in scratching the display panel. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as...
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Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 7. 6.
Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 7. 6.
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... lights board cable from step 4 to the computer base. 9. Damage due 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...lights board Replacing the Status Lights Board 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should...
... lights board cable from step 4 to the computer base. 9. Damage due 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...lights board Replacing the Status Lights Board 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should...
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... Page Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in damage to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Place the status lights board on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the status lights board to...
... Page Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in damage to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Place the status lights board on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the status lights board to...