Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 User Manual

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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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.

Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Atom N455 (1.66 GHz)
RAM	1GB DDR3
Storage	250GB HDD
Resolution	1024 x 600
Graphics	Intel GMA 3150
Operating System	Windows 7 Starter
Display	10.1-inch
Battery	3-cell lithium-ion
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, VGA, headphone/microphone combo jack, SD card reader
Webcam	0.3 MP

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Before You Begin

Battery

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for safely removing the computer's main battery.

Replacing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for installing a new computer battery.

Flashing the BIOS

Display Assembly

Removing the Display Assembly

Guide for removing the display assembly from the computer base.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Guide for installing the display assembly back onto the computer base.

Display Bezel

Removing the Display Bezel

Instructions for removing the display bezel from the display assembly.

Replacing the Display Bezel

Instructions for installing the display bezel onto the display assembly.

Display Panel

Removing the Display Panel

Instructions for removing the display panel from the display assembly.

Replacing the Display Panel

Instructions for installing the display panel into the display assembly.

Display Cable

Removing the Display Cable

Instructions for disconnecting and removing the display cable.

Replacing the Display Cable

Instructions for connecting and installing the display cable.

Display Panel Brackets

Removing the Display Panel Brackets

Instructions for removing the display panel mounting brackets.

Replacing the Display Panel Brackets

Instructions for installing the display panel mounting brackets.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Instructions for safely removing the computer's hard drive assembly.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Instructions for installing a new hard drive into the computer.

Middle Cover

Removing the Middle Cover

Procedure for removing the middle cover from the computer.

Replacing the Middle Cover

Procedure for installing the middle cover onto the computer.

I/O Board

Removing the I/O Board

Steps to disconnect and remove the I/O board.

Replacing the I/O Board

Steps to install and connect the I/O board.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Procedure for detaching the keyboard from the computer base.

Replacing the Keyboard

Procedure for installing a new keyboard into the computer.

Status Lights Board

Removing the Status Lights Board

Steps to disconnect and remove the status lights board.

Replacing the Status Lights Board

Steps to install and connect the status lights board.

Memory Module

Removing the Memory Module

Instructions for removing the memory module from its slot.

Replacing the Memory Module

Instructions for installing a memory module into the computer.

Wireless Mini-Card

Removing the Mini-Card

Steps to disconnect and remove the wireless Mini-Card.

Replacing the Mini-Card

Steps to install and connect the wireless Mini-Card.

Palm Rest Assembly

Removing the Palm Rest Assembly

Guide for removing the palm rest assembly from the computer base.

Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly

Guide for installing the palm rest assembly onto the computer base.

Power Button Board

Removing the Power Button Board

Procedure to remove the power button board from the palm rest assembly.

Replacing the Power Button Board

Procedure to install the power button board onto the palm rest assembly.

Speaker

Removing the Speaker

Steps to disconnect and remove the speaker from the computer base.

Replacing the Speaker

Steps to install and connect the speaker to the computer base.

Support Brackets

Removing the Support Brackets

Instructions for removing the internal support brackets.

Replacing the Support Brackets

Instructions for installing the internal support brackets.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Detailed steps for removing the system board from the computer.

Replacing the System Board

Detailed steps for installing a new system board into the computer.

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

Instructions to enter the service tag after system board replacement.