Dell Inspiron 1318 Bedienungsanleitung

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. 

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Module Cover

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Removing the Module Cover

Replacing the Module Cover

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Removing the Module Cover

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and loosen the three captive screws on the cover labeled "M".

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3. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry open the module cover.

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4. Lift the module cover away from the computer.

Replacing the Module Cover

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1. Replace the module cover and tighten the three captive screws.

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2. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw.

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3. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.

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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).

M2.5 x 5-mm screw

module cover

captive screws (3)

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Battery Latch Assembly

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Removing the Battery Latch Assembly

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

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Removing the Battery Latch Assembly

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1. Remove the system board (see System Board).

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2. Remove the charger board (see Charger Board).

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3. Press the plastic grip together to release the latch button.

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4. Slide the battery latch assembly to the right to remove it.

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

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1. Replace the spring and slide the battery latch assembly into place.

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2. Replace the latch button.

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3. Replace the charger board (see Charger Board).

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4. Replace the system board (see System Board).

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5. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.

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.

NOTICE: Before you remove the battery release button, observe the orientation of the button to ensure proper installation when the button is

replaced.

latch assembly

plastic grip

NOTICE: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. The indent for the button should face up when installing the assembly.

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Before You Begin

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Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the

following conditions exist:

lYou have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.

lYou have read the safety information shipped with your computer.

lA component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

lSmall flat-blade screwdriver

lPhillips screwdriver

lFlash BIOS update program CD

Turning Off Your Computer

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1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.

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2. Click the Windows Vista Start button, in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu, and then click

Shut Down.

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.

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3. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut

down your operating system, press and hold the power button until they turn off.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.

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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

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2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).

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3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.

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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.

NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal

mounting bracket. 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.

NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if

you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly

aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

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5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.

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6. Remove the main battery:

a. Slide the battery-bay release latch on the bottom of the computer.

b. Remove the battery from the battery bay.

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7. Press the power button to ground the system board.

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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.

battery

battery-bay release latch

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Flashing the BIOS

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Flashing the BIOS From a CD

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the

BIOS from the hard drive.

Flashing the BIOS From a CD

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1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.

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2. Insert the BIOS-update program CD, and restart the computer.

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the

computer will automatically reboot.

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3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.

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4. Press <Alt> <f> to reset the computer defaults.

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5. Press <Esc>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.

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6. Remove the BIOS-update program CD from the drive and restart the computer.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

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1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.

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2. Turn on the computer.

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3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.

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4. Click Download Now to download the file.

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5. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.

The File Download window appears.

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6. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK.

The Save In window appears.

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7. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save.

The file downloads to your desktop.

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8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.

The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.

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9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.

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NOTE: If you use a BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD.

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Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology

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Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

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If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.

Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the center control cover (see Center Control Cover).

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3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).

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4. Remove the adhesive tape that secures the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology to the computer.

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5. Slide and lift the card out of the card compartment.

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6. Disconnect the cable from the card connector.

Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

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1. Connect the cable to the card connector.

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2. Slide the card into the card compartment and route the cable.

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3. Replace the keyboard (see Keyboard).

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4. Replace the center control panel (see Center Control Cover).

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5. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.

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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).

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.

NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of the cable before you disconnect it, so that you route the cable correctly. An incorrectly routed cable could lead to

computer problems.

adhesive tape

cable

internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology

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Camera (Optional)

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Removing the Camera

Replacing the Camera

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Removing the Camera

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the display assembly (see Display).

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3. Remove the display bezel (see Display).

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4. Remove the display panel (see Display).

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5. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the camera.

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6. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera cable connector.

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7. Remove the camera.

Replacing the Camera

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1. Connect the camera cable to the camera cable connector.

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2. Align the camera with the screw holes on the display frame.

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3. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the camera to the display frame.

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4. Replace the display panel (see Display).

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5. Replace the display bezel (see Display).

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6. Replace the display assembly (see Display).

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7. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.

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).

camera cable connector

camera

M2 x 3-mm screws (2)