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    DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Base Cover DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Base Cover  Replacing the Base Cover       Removing the Base Cover  1. Ensure that the computer is turned off.  2. Remove the battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer ).  3. Loosen the three captive screws [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Recommended Tools  Turning Off Your Computer  Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that: l  You ha[...]

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     3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.  4. Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8 - in - 1 Memory Card Reader.    5. Turn the computer over.  6. Slide the battery release latch until it clicks into place.  7. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.  8. Turn the co[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Flashing the BIOS From a CD  Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new processor or new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. ?[...]

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      9. Double - click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Do not interrupt this process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage.[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Camera (Optional) DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Camera Module  Replacing the Camera Module      Removing the Camera Module  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel ).  3. Remove the two sc[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Center Control Cover DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Center Control Cover  Replacing the Center Control Cover      Removing the Center Control Cover  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the screw securing the center control cover from the ba[...]

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     Replacing the Center Control Cover  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in place.  3. Close the display and turn over the computer.  4. In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover.  5. S[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery      Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ).  3. Use[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Module DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Module  Replacing the Processor Module        Removing the Processor Module  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink[...]

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     1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Align the pin - 1 corner of the processor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Heat Sink DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Heat Sink  Replacing the Processor Heat Sink       Removing the Processor Heat Sink  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). [...]

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     1. Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal - cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order.  2. Replace the system board to the computer base.  3. Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base.  4. Connect the AC adapter con[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Hinges  Display Assembly      Removing the Display Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover [...]

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    7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).  8. Disconnect the camera cable, display cable, and power button cable from their connectors on the system board and release it from the routing guides.  9. Pull the antenna cables through the routing hole and release them from the routing channel.  10. Remove the two screws that secure [...]

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      1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).   3. Gently push the display bezel outwards on each of the four sides to release the bezel from the display panel.  Replacing the Display Bezel  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Startin[...]

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     6. Lift the display panel out of the display cover.  7. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the display panel) securing the brackets to the display panel and remove the brackets.  8. Turn over the display panel.  9. Using the display cable pull - tab disconnect the display cable from the display board.  Replacing the Display[...]

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    3. Replace the four screws (two on each side of the display panel) to secure the display brackets to the display panel.  4. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera.  5. Align the screw holes on the display bracket with the corresponding screw holes and guide pins on the display cover and gently lower the display panel into pla[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  ExpressCard Board DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the ExpressCard Board  Replacing the ExpressCard Board      Removing the ExpressCard Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).  3. Disconnect the [...]

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    Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Fan DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Fan  Replacing the Fan      Removing the Fan  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ).  3. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cab[...]

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     5. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive  Replacing the Hard Drive        Removing the Hard Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ).  3. Remove the four screws securing t[...]

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      Replacing the Hard Drive  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Replace the hard drive bracket and tighten the four screws to secure the bracket to the hard drive.  3. Place the hard drive assembly in the computer base.  4. Slide in the hard drive assembly to make contact with the hard drive connector.  5. Repl[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard  Replacing the Keyboard      Removing the Keyboard  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ).  3. Remove the two screws at the [...]

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     2. Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector.  3. Rotate the keyboard connector latch to secure the cable.  4. Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them into the slots of the palm rest.  5. Press on the corner edges near the top to snap the keyboard into place.  6. Replace the two screws on top of the[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly      Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover )[...]

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     Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly   1. Slide the battery latch assembly into place.  2. Replace and tighten the screw securing the battery latch to the battery release latch.  3. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base.  4. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the re[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Memory DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Memory Module(s)  Replacing the Memory Module(s)     You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup Guide for information on the memory supported b[...]

  • Page 31

    module and reinstall it.   3. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover ).  4. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.  5. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Communication Cards DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Subscriber Identity Module  Wireless Mini - Cards      Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity.  Installing the SIM  1. Follow [...]

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    l  Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) or Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology — Full Mini - Card  Removing the Mini - Card  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ).   3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini - Card.  4. Remove the screw tha[...]

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    Replacing the Mini - Card   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the new Mini - Card from its packaging.   3. Insert the Mini - Card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled WLAN and so on.  4. Press the other end of the Min[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Optical Drive  Replacing the Optical Drive      Removing the Optical Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).  3. Remove the screw on the optical[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest  Replacing the Palm Rest      Removing the Palm Rest  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ).  3. Remove the eight screws from the bottom of [...]

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     9. Carefully lift the palm rest along the rear edge, near the hinge brackets, then gently lift the palm rest to remove it from the computer.  Replacing the Palm Rest  1. Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place.  2. Replace the ten screws on the palm rest.  3. Connect the touch pad cable and sp[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Power Button Board DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Power Button Board  Replacing the Power Button Board      Removing the Power Button Board  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the display hinges (see Removing the Display Hinges ).  3.[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  AC Adapter Connector DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the AC Adapter Connector  Replacing the AC Adapter Connector      Removing the AC Adapter Connector  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). ?[...]

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     5. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Speaker Assembly DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Speaker Assembly  Replacing the Speaker Assembly      Removing the Speaker Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).  3. Remove the screw [...]

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     2. Route the speaker cables carefully through the securing tabs on the palm rest.  3. Turn the palm rest over.  4. Replace the screw on the palm rest.  5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Subwoofer Assembly DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the Subwoofer Assembly  Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly      Removing the Subwoofer Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ).  3. D[...]

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    4. Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base.  5. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable to their respective connectors on the system board.  6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Board Assembly DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the System Board Assembly  Replacing the System Board Assembly     The BIOS chip in the system board contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for[...]

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    9. Remove the Mini - Card from the system board (see Removing the Mini - Card ).  10. Remove the system board.  Replacing the System Board Assembly  Follow the steps in Removing the System Board Assembly in reverse order. Back to Contents Page  NOTE: Depending on your system configuration, the number of screws shown here may be greater [...]

  • Page 47

    Back to Contents Page DellStudio™1555ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and t[...]

  • Page 48

    Back to Contents Page  USB Connector DellStudio™1555ServiceManual  Removing the USB Connector Cable  Replacing the USB Connector Cable      Removing the USB Connector Cable  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ).  3. Remov[...]

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      5. Replace the AC adapter connector (see Replacing the AC Adapter Connector ).  6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the com[...]