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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Battery
Keyboard
Hard Drive
Palm Rest Assembly
Power Button Board
Memory Module
Speaker
Middle Cover
Display
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell
under license; Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Regulatory model: P09T series
Regulatory type: P09T001
July 2010 Rev. A00
Camera Module
I/O Board
Wireless Mini-Card
Status Lights Board
Support Brackets
AC Adapter Connector
System Board
Coin-Cell Battery
Flashing the BIOS
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- Page 1 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...
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Page 2: Removing The Battery
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. -
Page 3: Before You Begin
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 4 CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader. ...
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Page 5: Flashing The Bios
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer. -
Page 6: Removing The Camera Module
Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 7: Replacing The Camera Module
camera module camera cable connector Replacing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Use the alignment posts to place the camera module on the display back cover. 3. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). -
Page 8: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 9: Removing The Ac Adapter Connector
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 10: Replacing The Ac Adapter Connector
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the AC adapter connector in the computer base. 3. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide and connect the cable to the connector on the system board. ... -
Page 11: Display Assembly
Display Panel Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 12 CAUTION: Be extremely careful when opening the display to prevent damaging the display assembly. 9. Open the display as far as possible. 10. Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the Mini-Card. 11. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer. ...
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Page 13: Display Bezel
Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the screw near the left hinge that secures the display assembly to the computer base. 3. Place the display grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the display cable grounding screw. ... -
Page 14: Display Panel
screws (2) rubber pads (2) display bezel 5. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel. 6. Lift the display bezel off the display assembly. Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. -
Page 15: Display Cable
screws (4) display panel camera cable connector Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the display panel over the display back cover. 3. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. ... -
Page 16: Display Panel Brackets
display cable pull-tab display-cable connector 7. Gently peel off the display cable from the display panel. Replacing the Display Cable 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Adhere the display cable along the edge of the display panel. ... - Page 17 5. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 6. Remove the display panel brackets off the display panel. 1 display panel brackets (2) 2 screws (4) Replacing the Display Panel Brackets ...
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Page 18: Removing The Hard Drive
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. -
Page 19: Replacing The Hard Drive
8. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from the hard drive. screws (4) hard drive hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. -
Page 20: Removing The Middle Cover
Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 21: Replacing The Middle Cover
middle cover plastic scribe Replacing the Middle Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. ... -
Page 22: 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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 23: Replacing The I/O Board
Replacing the I/O Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the computer base. 3. Connect the I/O board cable to the connector on the I/O board. ... -
Page 24: Removing The Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 25: Replacing The Keyboard
keyboard tabs (4) palm rest keyboard plastic scribe 7. Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest. 8. Push the connector tabs up and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector. keyboard cable connector tabs (2) system board connector ... - Page 26 6. Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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Page 27: Removing The Status Lights Board
Replacing the Status Lights Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 28 2. Place the status lights board on the computer base. 3. Replace the screw that secures the status lights board to the computer base. 4. Slide the status lights board cable into the system board connector and press the connector-tab down to secure the cable. ...
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Page 29: Removing The Memory Module
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. -
Page 30: Replacing The Memory Module
Replacing the Memory Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory- module connector. 3. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. -
Page 31: Wireless Mini-Card
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot that provides support for WLAN. -
Page 32: Replacing The Mini-Card
10. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Back to Contents Page ... - Page 33 ...
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Page 34: Removing The Palm Rest Assembly
Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 35: Replacing The Palm Rest Assembly
1 power button board cable connector 2 touch pad cable CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest assembly from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest assembly. 9. Using your fingertips, gently ease the palm rest assembly from the computer base. ... - Page 36 6. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 step 7 Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the three screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base. ...
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Page 37: Removing The Power Button Board
Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 38 3. Route the power button board cable through the routing guide on the palm rest assembly. 4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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Page 39: Removing The Speaker
Replacing the Speaker WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 40 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the speaker on the computer base and connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the speaker to the computer base. ...
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Page 41: Removing The Support Brackets
Replacing the Support Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 42 2. Using the alignment post, place left and right support brackets on the computer base. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 4. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module).
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Page 43: Removing The System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 44: Replacing The System Board
1 AC adapter cable connector 2 system board 3 I/O board cable connector 4 status lights board cable connector 5 I/O board cable grounding screw 6 screw 14. Remove the speaker (see Removing the Speaker). 15. Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. ... -
Page 45: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios
15. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 16. Replace any card removed from the Media Card reader slot. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. - Page 46 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...