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Dell Inspiron 1018 power button board cable with ribbon connector

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DELL Inspiron 1018 Power Button Board Cable accessory

SKU CH-JDSS-WGG8S

Replaces the power button and cable assembly on Dell Inspiron 1018 laptops

  • Genuine Dell replacement part for Inspiron 1018
  • Restores power button function on compatible laptops
  • Tested pull from a working system
  • Matches part numbers PIM10 and DC02001300
  • Essential repair component for faulty power boards

Dell Inspiron 1018 Power Button Cable

This genuine Dell cable connects the power button board to the motherboard on Inspiron 1018 laptops. It restores the ability to turn the machine on and off when the original ribbon is damaged or missing. The part is a tested pull from a working system and carries Dell part identifiers PIM10 POWER CBALE and DC02001300.

Repair technicians and owners of the Inspiron 1018

This cable suits anyone fixing a non-responsive power button on that specific model. It will not fit other Inspiron series or Dell Latitude and Precision lines, so buyers with different laptops need the correct model-specific ribbon. The component addresses only the power-switch connection, not keyboard or trackpad functions.

Sustained reliability in daily use

The cable carries a low-voltage signal each time the button is pressed, so it sees minimal electrical stress over years of operation. As a passive ribbon with no active electronics, its behaviour stays consistent whether the laptop is started once a day or dozens of times. No degradation pattern appears under normal cycling.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 8,241 comparable items (median $16.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

Which Dell laptop model must I own for this power button cable to fit?

The cable is made for the Inspiron 1018, so you need that exact laptop model for it to install correctly.

If I keep an older Dell laptop alongside the Inspiron 1018, will this cable work in that other machine?

No, the part is specific to the Inspiron 1018 and will not fit other Dell models.

After I install the cable, how can I confirm it is functioning as intended?

Press the power button; the laptop should start up normally, showing the cable is working.

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