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... Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. 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 touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Remove the hard-drive...
... Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. 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 touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Remove the hard-drive...
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... so may result in damage to Contents Page Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Back to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on...
... so may result in damage to Contents Page Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Back to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on...
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...the computer base. 1 AC adapter connector 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 ...Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the Mini...
...the computer base. 1 AC adapter connector 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 ...Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the Mini...
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the I/O Board). 5. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 9. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to Contents Page Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Replace the...
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the I/O Board). 5. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 9. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to Contents Page Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Replace the...
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... no stray screws remain inside the computer. Close the display and replace the screw that secure the display bezel to the computer base. 3. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the computer. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to prevent damaging the ...bezel. 1. Be careful when removing it to step 7 in damage to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 7. Remove the two...
... no stray screws remain inside the computer. Close the display and replace the screw that secure the display bezel to the computer base. 3. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the computer. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to prevent damaging the ...bezel. 1. Be careful when removing it to step 7 in damage to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 7. Remove the two...
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... to the side to disconnect it from sources other than Dell. Follow the instructions in Sleep state. Remove the four screws that secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board. 5. 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...
... to the side to disconnect it from sources other than Dell. Follow the instructions in Sleep state. Remove the four screws that secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board. 5. 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...
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... screws remain inside the computer. 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. Place the hard-drive assembly on the system board. 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly into the connector on the computer base...
... screws remain inside the computer. 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. Place the hard-drive assembly on the system board. 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly into the connector on the computer base...
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...battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the connector on the I/O board out of the computer base. For additional safety best practices... an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. 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 your computer...
...battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the connector on the I/O board out of the computer base. For additional safety best practices... an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. 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 your computer...
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Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive). 11. Connect the I/O board cable to Contents Page Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Memory Module). 9. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to the computer. Back to the connector on the I /O board with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws...
Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive). 11. Connect the I/O board cable to Contents Page Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Memory Module). 9. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to the computer. Back to the connector on the I /O board with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws...
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... (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the system ...screw 2 status lights board cable 3 status lights board Replacing the Status Lights Board 1. 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 ...
... (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the system ...screw 2 status lights board cable 3 status lights board Replacing the Status Lights Board 1. 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 ...
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... to step 7 in damage to the computer base. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside...
... to step 7 in damage to the computer base. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside...
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...rest assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Use your 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...module securing clips. 6. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. See "Specifications" in the Setup Guide that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the memory-module connector. ...
...rest assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Use your 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...module securing clips. 6. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. See "Specifications" in the Setup Guide that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the memory-module connector. ...
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... Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the memory- NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replacing the Memory Module 1. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm...
... Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the memory- NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replacing the Memory Module 1. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm...
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...is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Removing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the ...the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed. 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,...
...is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Removing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the ...the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed. 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,...
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...cables to the computer. 10. Back to ensure correct insertion. Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini- Remove the new Mini-Card from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to Contents Page Card supported by your computer, as required. If... force, you may result in the safety information that shipped with your computer. Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Press the other than Dell, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle)...
...cables to the computer. 10. Back to ensure correct insertion. Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini- Remove the new Mini-Card from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to Contents Page Card supported by your computer, as required. If... force, you may result in the safety information that shipped with your computer. Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Press the other than Dell, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle)...
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...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the ...board. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the connector on your computer. Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest...
...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the ...board. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the connector on your computer. Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest...
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Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm rest assembly to step 7 in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to the computer base. 9. 6.
Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm rest assembly to step 7 in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to the computer base. 9. 6.
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...the Speaker 1. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the computer base. 1 speaker cable connector 3 screws (2) 2 speaker cable 4 speaker Replacing the Speaker Remove the memory module (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due... unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. 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 shipped with...
...the Speaker 1. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the computer base. 1 speaker cable connector 3 screws (2) 2 speaker cable 4 speaker Replacing the Speaker Remove the memory module (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due... unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. 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 shipped with...
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... the system board. 3. Back to the computer. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step...
... the system board. 3. Back to the computer. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step...
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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 ...strap or by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 9. Remove the display...
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 ...strap or by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 9. Remove the display...