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Middle Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual
Removing the Middle Cover
Replacing the Middle Cover
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.
Removing the Middle Cover
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3.Remove the two screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base.
4.Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the middle cover and remove it from the computer base.
5.Lift the middle cover off the computer.