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Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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Model PP35L

December 2008 Rev. A00

Before You Begin

Base Cover

Hard Drive

Rear Caps

Processor Heat Sink

Processor

Thermal Fan

Memory

Coin-Cell Battery

Wireless Mini-Card

Palm Rest

Keyboard

Speakers

Optical Drive

Display Assembly

IEEE 1394 Module

Subwoofer

Audio Board

System Board

TV Tuner Card (Optional)

eSATA Connector

AC Adapter Connector

Battery Latch Assembly

Flashing the BIOS

NOTE:

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

NOTICE:

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CAUTION:

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Page 1: ...mes 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 interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model PP35L December 2008 Rev A00 Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin Cell Battery Wireless Mini Card Palm Rest Keyboard Speaker...

Page 2: ...ead 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service ...

Page 3: ...mbly see Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted ...

Page 4: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 5: ... the audio board cable to the connectors on the audio board and the system board CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap ...

Page 6: ...t it to the system board and audio board connectors 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page NOTICE 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 7: ...ompliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or...

Page 8: ...ce the system board see Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Page CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pe...

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Page 10: ...e following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer 3 If the computer is connected to a docking device docked undock it See the documentation that came with your dockin...

Page 11: ...the battery bay 10 Press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer NOTICE To avoid damage to the computer use only t...

Page 12: ...e configuration changes 8 The BIOS upgrade finishes and the computer restarts automatically Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the main battery is properly installed and a network cable is attached 2 Turn on the computer 3 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support dell com 4 Click Download Now to download the file 5 If the Export ...

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Page 14: ...cks into place Back to Contents Page CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted met...

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Page 16: ...omepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance 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 prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply slight pressure ...

Page 17: ...Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 7 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place 8 Update the BIOS using a BIOS upgrade CD see Flashing the BIOS Back to Contents Page NOTICE Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor Seating the processor properly in the ZIF socket does not require force NOTICE A processor that is not ...

Page 18: ...until it clicks into place CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface...

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Page 20: ...refully dislodge the cables from their routing guides CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching...

Page 21: ...battery light cable display cable and camera cable in the routing guides and connect them to the respective system board connectors 1 right power battery light cable connector 2 camera cable connector 3 display cable connector 4 left power battery light cable connector 5 Mini Card antenna cable front routing NOTICE To avoid damage to the display you must not disassemble your Edge to Edge display a...

Page 22: ...Card antenna cables through their routing guides in the computer base 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page NOTICE 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 23: ... 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certifi...

Page 24: ...pads in the kit and adhere the pads to the portions of the processor heat sink that cover the central CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a w...

Page 25: ...7 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 8 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page NOTE If the processor thermal fan or system board is replaced use the thermal cooling pads provided in the kit on the processor heat sink to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads ...

Page 26: ...e NOTICE To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state NOTICE Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized ...

Page 27: ...base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 7 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place 8 Install the operating system for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page 1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket 3 screws 4 1 hard drive 2 interposer NOTICE Use firm and even...

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Page 29: ...safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance 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 Only a certified service...

Page 30: ...the keyboard to the palm rest 4 Replace the palm rest Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page NOTICE The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard ...

Page 31: ...o place If you do not feel the click remove the module and reinstall it CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by per...

Page 32: ...the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click Start Help and Support Dell System Information Back to Contents Page 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE If the cover is difficult to close remove the module and reinstall it Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer ...

Page 33: ...st practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is ...

Page 34: ...stall the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page NOTICE When the Mini Card 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 NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the...

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Page 36: ...ON 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the c...

Page 37: ...al drive in the computer base 3 Replace the three screws that secure the optical drive to the system board 4 Turn the computer over and replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page 1 interposer ...

Page 38: ...from the respective system board connectors 9 Lift the palm rest off the computer base CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ...

Page 39: ...two screws on the top of the palm rest 4 Turn the computer upside down and replace the fourteen screws in the computer base 5 Replace the rear caps see Replacing the Rear Caps 6 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 7 Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot if any 8 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page 1 touch pad cable 2 ...

Page 40: ...y best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Before performing this 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge gro...

Page 41: ...re the speakers to the back of the palm rest 4 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electro...

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Page 43: ...uter For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Dam...

Page 44: ...Remove the audio board see Removing the Audio Board 15 Disconnect the right power battery light cable left power battery light cable display cable and camera cable from the system board connectors see Removing the Display Assembly 16 Remove the three screws that secure the system board to the computer base 17 Disconnect the eSATA connector cable AC adapter connector cable and TV tuner card cable f...

Page 45: ...ll Battery 12 Replace the thermal fan see Replacing the Thermal Fan 13 Peel the backing off the new thermal cooling pads in the kit and adhere the pads to the portions of the processor heat sink that cover the central processor unit and the graphic processor unit 14 Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 15 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module ...

Page 46: ...ccompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Back to Contents Page NOTE After you have replaced the system board enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board ...

Page 47: ...ta 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 interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own November 2008 Rev A00 Back to...

Page 48: ...CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on ...

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