Dell 1018 Laptop User Manual


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I/O Board
Dell™Inspiron™1018ServiceManual
Removing the I/O Board
Replacing the I/O Board
Removing the I/O Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive).
5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
6. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module).
7. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Middle Cover).
8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
9. Remove the support brackets (see Removing the Support Brackets).
10. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the connector on the I/O board.
11. Remove the grounding screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base.
12. Lift the I/O board and ease the connectors on the I/O board out of 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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I/O board
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grounding screw
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I/O board cable
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