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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;...
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).
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.
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.
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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. ...
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. ...
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.
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).
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.
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).
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).
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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.
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).
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 ...
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. ...
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).
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...
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. ...
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).
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. ...
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).
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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. ...
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).
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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 ...
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.
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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 ...
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.
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. ...
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.
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.
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.
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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 ...
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.
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).
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6. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page ...
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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.
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.
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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 ...
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.
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.