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Dell Studio™ 1557/1558 Service Manual

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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Model PP39L

September 2009 Rev. A00

Internal Card With Bluetooth

System Board Assembly

Battery Latch Assembly

Flashing the BIOS

NOTE:

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION:

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WARNING:

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Summary of Contents for Studio 1557

Page 1: ...o refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model PP39L September 2009 Rev A00 Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Communication Cards Coin Cell Battery Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Power Button Board Camera Optional Palm Rest Speaker Assembly Internal C...

Page 2: ...onal safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING Before performing these procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer and remove any other external cables from the computer CAUTION To avoid electrostatic d...

Page 3: ...e Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best p...

Page 4: ...omputer over 8 Slide the battery release latch until it clicks into place 9 Slide the battery out of the battery bay 10 Turn the computer top side up open the display and press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network device CAUTION To help prevent damage to ...

Page 5: ...t Line list c Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list d Click Confirm 5 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 6 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 7 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 8 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on y...

Page 6: ...til it is fully seated 3 Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board 4 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page 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 C...

Page 7: ...Panel Back to Contents Page 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 surfa...

Page 8: ...king 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 the back of the comp...

Page 9: ...eath the center control cover with 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 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Page 10: ...Cover Back to Contents Page 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 surfa...

Page 11: ...a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw CAUTION To avoid damage to the processor hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw CAUT...

Page 12: ...to the system board 4 Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Page NOTE If a new processor is installed you will receive a new thermal cooling assembly which will include an affixed thermal pad or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation NOTE The pin 1 corner of the processor module has a triangle t...

Page 13: ...r 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 WARNING If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yoursel...

Page 14: ...the AC adapter connector cable USB cable fan cable and the subwoofer cable to their respective connectors on the system board see Replacing the System Board Assembly 6 Connect the ExpressCard cables to their respective connectors on the system board see Replacing the ExpressCard Board 7 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 8 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clic...

Page 15: ...ee Removing the Keyboard 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 ...

Page 16: ...outing hole to the base of the computer 5 Secure the camera cable display cable and power button cable to their routing guides 6 Connect the camera cable display cable and power button cable to their connectors on the system board 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 9 Close the display and turn the computer ove...

Page 17: ...u Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 4 Remove the four screws that secure the display panel to the display cover 5 Using the camera cable pull tab disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera WARNING The following instructions are not applicable to Edge to Edge display panels which should n...

Page 18: ...l 9 Using the display cable pull tab disconnect the display cable from the display board Replacing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Connect the display cable to the board at the back of the display panel 1 screws 4 2 camera cable pull tab 3 camera cable 4 display panel 1 display panel brackets 1 left 1 right 2 screws 4 total 2 on each side 1 display cable connector...

Page 19: ...isplay Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display panel without removing the display bracket see Removing the Display Panel 4 Remove the two screws one on each side that secure the display hinges to the display cover 5 Remove the display hinges Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in Be...

Page 20: ...omputer 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 the back of the computer CAUTION Only ...

Page 21: ...4 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page ...

Page 22: ...ecure the fan to the computer base 3 Place the system board on computer base 4 Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base 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 e...

Page 23: ...t 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 ...

Page 24: ...practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Before Working Inside Your Computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in the Sleep state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive CAUTION Only a ce...

Page 25: ... Install the operating system and drivers and utilities for your computer as needed see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page 1 screws 4 2 hard drive bracket CAUTION When the hard drive is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer CAUTION Bef...

Page 26: ...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 the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer D...

Page 27: ...the keyboard 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 at the top of the keyboard 7 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover Back to Contents Page ...

Page 28: ...secures the battery latch to the battery release latch and take the latch out from the computer base 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 w...

Page 29: ...s the battery latch to the battery release latch 4 Using a small screwdriver place the spring over the hook on the computer base 5 Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order Back to Contents Page CAUTION Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly ...

Page 30: ...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 the back o...

Page 31: ...outlet 6 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To verify that the memory is installed correctly Windows Vista Click the Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Windows 7 Click the Start Control Panel System and Security System Back to Contents Page NOTE If the memory module is not installed prop...

Page 32: ...ss Personal Area Network WPAN or Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Full Mini Card 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...

Page 33: ...elf 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 1 WWAN WLAN Mini Card 2 securing screw 3 antenna cable conne...

Page 34: ...into place 10 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page CAUTION Install the UWB Mini Card in the WWAN or WPAN slot Do not install a UWB Mini Card in the WLAN card slot Doing so may cause damage to your computer CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you...

Page 35: ...omputer base 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page 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...

Page 36: ...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 the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certif...

Page 37: ...he respective system board connectors 5 Connect the display cable camera cable and power button cable to the respective system board connectors see Replacing the Display Assembly 6 Slide the antenna cables through their cable routing see Replacing the Display Assembly 7 Replace the Mini Card s see Replacing the Mini Card 8 Replace the eight screws at the bottom of the computer 9 Replace the base c...

Page 38: ...s 4 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks in place Back to Contents Page 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 ground...

Page 39: ...ector 4 Route the AC adapter cable through the routing guide 5 Connect the AC adapter cable to the system board connector 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 ...

Page 40: ...ve 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 computer ...

Page 41: ...orking 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 the back of the co...

Page 42: ...aker assembly to the palm rest 3 Route the speaker cables carefully through the securing tabs on the palm rest 4 Turn the palm rest over 5 Replace the screw on the palm rest 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page ...

Page 43: ...subwoofer assembly on the computer base and replace the three screws that secure the subwoofer assembly to the computer base 3 Route the subwoofer assembly cable along the routing guides 4 Replace the system board on the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regu...

Page 44: ...em board to the computer base 6 Connect the AC adapter connector cable USB cable fan cable and the subwoofer cable to their respective connectors on the system board 7 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page ...

Page 45: ...Remove the processor bracket from the system board 9 Remove the Mini Card from the system board see Removing the Mini Card 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...

Page 46: ...emoving 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 than the number of screws present on your computer CAUTION Ensure that no loose cables get caught beneath the system board ...

Page 47: ...nc and is used by Dell under license Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary int...

Page 48: ...ce the screw that secures the USB connector 4 Route the USB connector cable through the routing guide 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 ...

Page 49: ...ctor see Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 7 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 computer ...

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