Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 User manual

Dell™Inspiron™1018ServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Regulatory model: P09T series
Regulatory type: P09T001
July 2010 Rev. A00
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-Cell Battery
Flashing the BIOS
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.

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Battery
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Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Removing the Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Turn the computer over.
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3. Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position.
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4. Lift the battery out of the battery bay.
Replacing the Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and gently press the battery down until it clicks into place.
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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).
CAUTION: 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.
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battery
2
battery release latches (2)
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer.

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Before You Begin
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Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the
following conditions exist:
lYou have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.
lYou have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
lA component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
lSmall flat-blade screwdriver
lPhillips screwdriver
lPlastic scribe
lBIOS executable update program at support.dell.com
Turning Off Your Computer
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1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
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2. To shut down the operating system, click Start and then click Shut Down.
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3. Ensure that the computer is turned off. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the
power button until the computer turns off.
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.
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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
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2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices.
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
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).
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal
mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: 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: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking
tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented
and aligned.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

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3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
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4. Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader.
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5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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6. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
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7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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8. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.

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Flashing the BIOS
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The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:
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1. Turn on the computer.
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2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
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3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
If you have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Enter a Service Tag.
b. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to step 4.
If you do not have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Select Model.
b. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
c. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
d. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.
e. Click Confirm.
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4. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.
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5. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file.
The File Download window appears.
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6. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.
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7. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
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8. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
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NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer.
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.

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Camera Module
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Removing the Camera Module
Replacing the Camera Module
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Removing the Camera Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive).
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5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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6. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module).
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7. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Middle Cover).
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8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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9. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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10. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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11. Gently remove the camera module from the display back 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).
CAUTION: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.

Replacing the Camera Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Use the alignment posts to place the camera module on the display back cover.
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3. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).
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4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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6. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover).
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7. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module).
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8. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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9. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive).
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10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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camera module
2
camera cable connector
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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Coin-Cell Battery
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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4. Turn the system board over.
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5. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board.
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3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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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).
CAUTION: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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plastic scribe
2
coin-cell 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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AC Adapter Connector
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Removing the AC Adapter Connector
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
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Removing the AC Adapter Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive).
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5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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6. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module).
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7. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Mini-Card).
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8. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Middle Cover).
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9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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10. Remove the support brackets (see Removing the Support Brackets).
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11. Remove the I/O board (see Removing the I/O Board).
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12. Make a note of the AC adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guide.
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13. Lift the AC adapter connector off the computer base.
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).
CAUTION: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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AC adapter connector

Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Place the AC adapter connector in the computer base.
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3. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide and connect the cable to the connector on the system board.
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4. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the I/O Board).
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5. Replace the support brackets (see Replacing the Support Brackets).
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6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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7. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover).
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8. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card).
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9. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module).
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10. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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11. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive).
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12. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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13. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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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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Display
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Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Cable
Display Panel Brackets
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Display Assembly
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Removing the Display Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive).
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5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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6. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module).
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7. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Middle Cover).
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8. Remove the screw that secures the display assembly to the computer base.
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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).
CAUTION: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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screw

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9. Open the display as far as possible.
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10. Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
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11. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer.
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12. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.
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13. Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
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14. Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
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CAUTION: Be extremely careful when opening the display to prevent damaging the display assembly.
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Mini-Card cable routing
2
display cable grounding
screw
3
display cable
connector
4
antenna cables (2)
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screws (2)

Replacing the Display Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the screw near the left hinge that secures the display assembly to the computer base.
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3. Place the display grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the display cable grounding screw.
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4. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board.
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5. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.
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6. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card).
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7. Close the display and replace the screw that secures the display assembly to the computer base.
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8. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover).
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9. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module).
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10. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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11. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive).
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12. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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13. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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Display Bezel
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Removing the Display Bezel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the two rubber pads that cover the display bezel screws.
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4. Remove the two screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly.
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.
CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel.

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5. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.
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6. Lift the display bezel off the display assembly.
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Replacing the Display Bezel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap it into place.
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3. Replace the two screws that secure the display bezel to the display back cover.
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4. Replace the two rubber pads that cover the display bezel screws.
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5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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Display Panel
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Removing the Display Panel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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4. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module.
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5. Remove the four screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover.
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6. Lift the display panel off the display back cover.
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screws (2)
2
rubber pads (2)
3
display bezel
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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Replacing the Display Panel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Place the display panel over the display back cover.
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3. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module.
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4. Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover.
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5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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Display Cable
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Removing the Display Cable
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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5. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface.
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6. Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel.
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screws (4)
2
display panel
3
camera cable connector
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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7. Gently peel off the display cable from the display panel.
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Replacing the Display Cable
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Adhere the display cable along the edge of the display panel.
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3. Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel.
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4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).
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5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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6. Replace the display assembly (Replacing the Display Assembly).
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Display Panel Brackets
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Removing the Display Panel Brackets
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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display cable
2
pull-tab
3
display-cable connector
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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5. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.
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6. Remove the display panel brackets off the display panel.
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Replacing the Display Panel Brackets
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Place the display panel brackets in position.
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3. Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.
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4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).
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5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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display panel brackets (2)
2
screws (4)
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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Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board.
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5. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to the side to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.
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6. Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
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7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
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.
WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
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).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard-drive assembly. Do not
remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: 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.
1
hard-drive assembly
2
pull-tab
3
screw

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8. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from the hard drive.
Replacing the Hard Drive
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
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3. Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
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4. Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
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5. Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer base.
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6. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly into the connector on the system board.
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7. Replace the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board.
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8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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screws (4)
2
hard drive
3
hard-drive bracket
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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Middle Cover
Dell™Inspiron™1018ServiceManual
Removing the Middle Cover
Replacing the Middle Cover
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Removing the Middle Cover
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the two screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base.
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4. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the middle cover and remove it from the computer base.
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5. Lift the middle cover off the computer.
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).
CAUTION: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.