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Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual

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Model PP17S

December 2008 Rev. A00

Battery Latch Assembly

Flashing the BIOS

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Page 1: ...es 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 Model PP17S December 2008 Rev A00 Before You Begin Base Cover Coin Cell Battery Hard Drive Memory Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Wireless Mini Card Palm R...

Page 2: ...gulatory_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 by periodically touching an unpainte...

Page 3: ... the hook on 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 strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal sur...

Page 4: ...nd freely when pushed and released 5 Follow the instructions in Replacing the System Board 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 5: ...ns off Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the 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 NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer CAU...

Page 6: ... 8 Slide the battery out of the battery bay 9 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...

Page 7: ...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 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...ge 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 to th...

Page 11: ...eplacing the Rear Caps 6 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 the 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 NOTI...

Page 12: ...at 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 technician should pe...

Page 13: ...an cable from the system board connector 7 Lift the graphic processor heat sink thermal fan off the computer Replacing the Graphic Processor Heat Sink Thermal Fan 1 Place the new thermal cooling pad on the graphic processor heat sink thermal fan 2 Place the graphic processor heat sink thermal fan on the system board NOTE The graphic processor heat sink availability may depend on your system config...

Page 14: ...ct the thermal fan cable to the system board connector 5 Replace the central processor heat sink see Replacing the Central Processor Heat Sink 6 Replace the rear caps see Replacing the Rear Caps 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 ...

Page 15: ...y ground cable to 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 or by periodically touching an unpainted metal...

Page 16: ... the Mini Card cables to the Mini Card if applicable see Replacing the Mini Card 5 Route the power light cable and camera cable through the routing guides and connect the cables to the respective system board connectors 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 To avoid damage to the display you must...

Page 17: ...TA cable through the routing guide 4 Connect the eSATA cable to the system board connector 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 ground...

Page 18: ... 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 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 19: ...s 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 by Dell is not covered by yo...

Page 20: ... the computer base 6 Replace the 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 blue pull tab 2 interposer 3 hard drive bracket 4 screws 4 N...

Page 21: ...h your computer For additional safety 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 ...

Page 22: ... 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 a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE Only a certified se...

Page 23: ...ultimedia board cable and power board cable to their connectors 6 Connect the dual multimedia board power board cable to the connector 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page 3 keyboard shield 4 screws 10 5 keyboard 6 dual multimedia board power board cable connector 7 backlit keyboard cable connector availability varies according to region NOTICE The keycaps on t...

Page 24: ... Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 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 26: ...in the connector slot 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...

Page 27: ...nd an electrical outlet 5 Turn on the computer As 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 NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE If ...

Page 28: ... 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 not authorized by Dell is not co...

Page 29: ...attery bay until it clicks into place 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide 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 p...

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Page 31: ...uter 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 certified se...

Page 32: ...optical drive 2 Place the optical drive in the computer base 3 Replace the two 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 ...

Page 33: ...ith 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 technician should perform repairs on your...

Page 34: ... base 2 Connect the daughter board cable and keyboard cable to their respective system board connectors and gently snap the palm rest into place 3 Turn the computer upside down and replace the fifteen screws in the computer base 4 Replace the rear caps see Replacing the Rear Caps 5 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 6 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into pla...

Page 35: ...uter 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 certified se...

Page 36: ...4 Replace the eSATA connector see Replacing the eSATA Connector Back to Contents Page ...

Page 37: ...ing the Mini Card 9 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 10 Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive 11 Remove the seven screws that secure the system board to the computer base 12 Remove the display cable grounding screw that secures the display ground cable to the system board CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your...

Page 38: ...m board 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 8 Replace the Mini Cards if any see Replacing the Mini Card 9 Place the new thermal cooling pads on the processor heat sinks 10 Replace the processor heat sinks see Replacing the Central Processor Heat Sink and Replacing the Graphic Processor Heat Sink Thermal Fan 11 Replace the ...

Page 39: ...ent system board into the appropriate drive Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 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 NOTE After you have replaced the system board enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement syst...

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