Service Manual
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... the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the system board. 5. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the system board. 6. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the hard drive. CAUTION: Hard drives... authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. 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...
... the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the system board. 5. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the system board. 6. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the hard drive. CAUTION: Hard drives... authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. 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...
Service Manual
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If you use excessive force, you are installing. Press the other than Dell, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the ... you may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Before You Begin. 2. Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini- For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: The connectors are installing a communication card from its packaging. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the...
If you use excessive force, you are installing. Press the other than Dell, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the ... you may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Before You Begin. 2. Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini- For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: The connectors are installing a communication card from its packaging. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the...
Setup Guide
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...mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you selected at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION:...the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at the time of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an ...
...mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you selected at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION:...the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at the time of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an ...
Setup Guide
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... the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. NOTE: Your computer does...media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery...
... the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. NOTE: Your computer does...media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery...
Setup Guide
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...Compatibility Wizard: 1. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer. --Ensure that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and... then reinstall the program. --Write down any error message that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware...
...Compatibility Wizard: 1. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer. --Ensure that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and... then reinstall the program. --Write down any error message that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware...
Setup Guide
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...that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected ... the incompatibility. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40
...that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected ... the incompatibility. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40
Setup Guide
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.... b. NOTE: If your computer. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to wait until you wait too long... then, shut down your hard drive. This will start running the tests. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." 41 If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory...
.... b. NOTE: If your computer. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to wait until you wait too long... then, shut down your hard drive. This will start running the tests. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." 41 If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory...
Setup Guide
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... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: If ... Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an...
... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: If ... Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an...
Setup Guide
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... the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you... encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Using Support Tools 8. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem.
... the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you... encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Using Support Tools 8. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem.
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...Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. 47 NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or... drivers installed after you backup your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you need to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Use...
...Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. 47 NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or... drivers installed after you backup your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you need to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Use...
Setup Guide
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...) to restore your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Restoring Your ...Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your...
...) to restore your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Restoring Your ...Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your...
Setup Guide
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... Resources If you need to: See: find safety best practices information for technicians or experienced users 63 readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You... information, and End User License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find drivers and downloads;
... Resources If you need to: See: find safety best practices information for technicians or experienced users 63 readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You... information, and End User License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find drivers and downloads;
Setup Guide
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... more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the About Your System section in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module...-10600 (DDR3 1333 MHz) SODIMM 64 To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the notification area of your desktop. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by...
... more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the About Your System section in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module...-10600 (DDR3 1333 MHz) SODIMM 64 To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the notification area of your desktop. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40