Dell Inspiron 1318 User Manual

Dell™Inspiron™1318ServiceManual
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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July 2008 Rev. A00
Model PP25L
Before You Begin
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Hard Drive
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Module Cover
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Memory Module
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Processor Heat Sink
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Processor
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Coin-Cell Battery
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WLAN Card
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Center Control Cover
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Keyboard
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Power Board
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Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Display
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Camera (Optional)
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Palm Rest
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Optical Drive
ExpressCard Reader
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Speaker
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System Board
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Wireless Switch Assembly
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Charger Board
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Battery Latch Assembly
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Flashing the BIOS
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.

Dell Inspiron 1318 Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Inspiron 1318
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Before You Begin

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety guidelines and preparation steps before internal hardware access.

Flashing the BIOS

Flashing the BIOS From a CD

Instructions for updating the BIOS using a CD.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

Instructions for updating the BIOS from the hard drive.

Removing the Processor

Replacing the Processor

Processor Heat Sink

Removing the Processor Heat Sink

Steps to remove the CPU cooling heatsink.

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

Steps to install the CPU cooling heatsink.

Removing the Display Assembly

Replacing the Display Assembly

Removing the Display Panel

Replacing the Display Panel

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Removing the WLAN Card

Replacing the WLAN Card

Removing the Palm Rest

Replacing the Palm Rest

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board