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Status Lights Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual
Removing the Status Lights Board
Replacing the Status Lights Board
Removing the Status Lights 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.
Push the connector-tab up and disconnect the status lights board cable from the system board connector.
8.
Remove the screw that secures the status lights board to the computer base.
9.
Lift the status lights board off the computer base.
Replacing the Status Lights Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
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.
1
screw
2
status lights board cable
3
status lights board
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