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Dell Inspiron 1318 Service Manual

Dell Inspiron 1318 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual 
Before You Begin
 
Hard Drive
 
Module Cover
 
Memory Module
 
Processor Heat Sink
 
Processor
 
Coin-Cell Battery
 
WLAN Card
 
Center Control Cover
 
Keyboard
 
Power Board
 
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
 Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2008 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, a n d 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, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
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.
July 2008 Rev. A00
Model PP25L
Display
 
Camera (Optional)
 
Palm Rest
 
Optical Drive
ExpressCard Reader
 
Speaker
 
System Board
 
Wireless Switch Assembly
 
Charger Board
 
Battery Latch Assembly
 
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, a n d Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...

  • Page 2: Removing The Module Cover

    Back to Contents Page   Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Module Cover   Replacing the Module Cover   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).

  • Page 3: Removing The Battery Latch Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.
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  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: 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.
  • Page 6 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.   5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.  ...

  • Page 7: Flashing The Bios From A Cd

    1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.   2. Turn on the computer.   3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.   4. Click Download Now to download the file.  ...

  • Page 8: Removing The Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Back to Contents Page   Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology   Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
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  • Page 10: Camera (Optional)

    Back to Contents Page   Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Camera   Replacing the Camera   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
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  • Page 12: Removing The Charger Board

    Back to Contents Page   Charger Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Charger Board   Replacing the Charger Board   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.

  • Page 13: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Back to Contents Page   Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Coin-Cell Battery   Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your system. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).

  • Page 14: Removing The Processor

    Back to Contents Page   Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Processor   Replacing the Processor   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
  • Page 15 NOTICE: A processor that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and the ZIF socket.   1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor so that it points to the triangle on the ZIF socket, and insert the processor into the ZIF socket. When the processor is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height.

  • Page 16: Removing The Processor Heat Sink

    Back to Contents Page   Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Processor Heat Sink   Replacing the Processor Heat Sink   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
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  • Page 18: Removing The Display Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Display Assembly   Replacing the Display Assembly   Removing the Display Bezel   Replacing the Display Bezel   Removing the Display Panel   Replacing the Display Panel   Removing the Display Panel Cable   Replacing the Display Panel Cable  ...

  • Page 19: Replacing The Display Assembly

      6. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard). NOTE: Note how the display cable and the camera cable have been routed through their routing guides.   7. Pull the display cable tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board connector.  ...

  • Page 20: Removing The Display Bezel

    6. Turn the computer over and replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the computer base.   7. Carefully route the WLAN card antenna cables through their routing guides and connect them to the WLAN card.   8. Reconnect the WLAN card if applicable (see WLAN Card).

  • Page 21: Replacing The Display Panel

    display panel M 2.5 x 5 mm screws (6) display panel frame       4. Remove the display panel.   5. Remove the six screws (three on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. M2 x 3-mm screws (6) display panel brackets (2)  Replacing the Display Panel...

  • Page 22: Replacing The Display Panel Cable

      1. Remove the display assembly (see Display).   2. Remove the display bezel (see Display).   3. Remove the display panel (see Display).   4. Turn over the display panel, and place it on a clean surface.   5. Gently pull the tab on the flex cable to disconnect the flex cable from the connector on the inverter board.  ...

  • Page 23: Removing The Hard Drive

    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 (see "Restoring Your Operating System" and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Setup Guide).

  • Page 24: Replacing The Hard Drive

     Replacing the Hard Drive   1. Remove the new drive from its packaging. NOTE: Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.   2. Place the hard drive in the bracket and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws on either side.  ...

  • Page 25: Removing The Center Control Cover

    Back to Contents Page   Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Center Control Cover   Replacing the Center Control Cover   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
  • Page 26   1. Insert the center control cover cable into the connector and push the cable release tab down to lock the cable in place.   2. Snap the center control cover back in place.   3. Turn the computer over and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base.  ...

  • Page 27: Removing The Keyboard

    Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Keyboard   Replacing the Keyboard   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
  • Page 28   3. Replace the two M2 x 2-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.   4. Replace the center control cover (see Center Control Cover).   5. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 29: Removing The Memory Module(S)

    Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer.
  • Page 30 As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 31: Removing The Wlan Card

    Back to Contents Page   WLAN Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the WLAN Card   Replacing the WLAN Card   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your system. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Wlan Card

     Replacing the WLAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WLAN card, never place cables under the card.  ...

  • Page 33: Removing The Optical Drive

    Back to Contents Page   Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Optical Drive   Replacing the Optical Drive   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
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  • Page 35: Removing The Palm Rest

    Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Palm Rest   Replacing the Palm Rest   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Palm Rest

    1 palm rest 2 M2.5 x 2-mm screws (3) and M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 3 touch pad cable     NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.   10. Starting at the top of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside.
  • Page 37   9. Replace the hard drive (see Hard Drive).   10. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 38: Removing The Expresscard Reader

    Back to Contents Page   ExpressCard Reader Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the ExpressCard Reader   Replacing the ExpressCard Reader   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.
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  • Page 40: Removing The Power Board

    Back to Contents Page   Power Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Power Board   Replacing the Power Board   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
  • Page 41   6. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 42 Back to Contents Page   Wireless Switch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Wireless Switch Assembly   Replacing the Wireless Switch Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 43: Removing The Speaker

    Back to Contents Page   Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the Speaker   Replacing the Speaker   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 44 7. Replace the card in the Expresscard slot.   8. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 45: Removing The System Board

    Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual    Removing the System Board   Replacing the System Board   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 46: Replacing The System Board

    system board wireless switch assembly board   18. Lift the system board at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer base.  Replacing the System Board   1. Follow all of the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order.

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