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Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual 

 

 

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 

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Model PP39L 

December 2008 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

 

Optical Drive

 

ExpressCard Board

 

AC Adapter Connector

 

USB Connector

 

System Board Assembly

 

Processor Heat Sink

 

Processor Module

 

Fan

 

Subwoofer Assembly

 

Battery Latch Assembly

 

Flashing the BIOS

 

NOTE: 

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

 

CAUTION: 

A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. 

 

WARNING: 

A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. 

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Страница 1: ...sed 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 PP39L December 2008 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 Speake...

Страница 2: ...y 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 discharge g...

Страница 3: ...afety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help 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 CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer WARNING Befo...

Страница 4: ... 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 the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer CAUTION To avoid damage to the computer use only the battery...

Страница 5: ...talled 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 Compliance Disclaimer window appears click Yes I Accept this Agreement The File Download window appears 6 Click Save this program to disk and then click OK The Save In window appears 7 Click the down arrow...

Страница 6: ...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 ...

Страница 7: ...nel 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 surface...

Страница 8: ... 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 computer...

Страница 9: ...eath 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 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 10: ...ver 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 surface...

Страница 11: ...s the back panel on 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 CAUTION Onl...

Страница 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...

Страница 13: ...the processor heat sink off the computer Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 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 WARNING If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot do no...

Страница 14: ...d Assembly 5 Connect the ExpressCard cables back to their respective connectors on the system board see Replacing the ExpressCard Board 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 7 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page NOTE The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together If either the...

Страница 15: ...NING 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 b...

Страница 16: ...bles through the routing 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 tur...

Страница 17: ...ou 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 securing 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 not...

Страница 18: ...isplay 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 bracket 1 left 1 right 2 screws 4 total 2 on each side 1 display cable connector 2 display cable...

Страница 19: ...ving the Display 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 securing the display hinges to the display cover 5 Remove the display hinges Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instruction...

Страница 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 the back panel on the computer CAUTION Only a certifi...

Страница 21: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 22: ...cure the system board to the computer base 4 Connect the AC adapter connector cable USB cable fan cable and the subwoofer cable to their respective connectors on the system board 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_co...

Страница 23: ...5 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 24: ...tices 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 certif...

Страница 25: ...logy Guide 8 Install the 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 Before turni...

Страница 26: ...dditional 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 Da...

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

Страница 28: ...es 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 wrist ...

Страница 29: ... 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 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 ...

Страница 30: ...o not hear the click remove the 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 s...

Страница 31: ...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 CAUTION If the base cover is difficult to close remove the module and reinstall...

Страница 32: ...reless Wide Area Network WWAN 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 grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpa...

Страница 33: ...ts connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself 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 W...

Страница 34: ...l 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 may damage the conn...

Страница 35: ...ce 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 strap or by periodi...

Страница 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 the back panel on the computer CAUTION Only a certified serv...

Страница 37: ...ard connectors 4 Connect the display cable camera cable and power button cable to the respective system board connectors see Replacing the Display Assembly 5 Slide the antenna cables through their cable routing see Replacing the Display Assembly 6 Replace the Mini Cards see Replacing the Mini Card 7 Replace the eight screws at the bottom of the computer 8 Replace the base cover see Replacing the B...

Страница 38: ... 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 grounding strap or by periodical...

Страница 39: ...onnector 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 such as the back...

Страница 40: ...5 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 41: ...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 such as the back panel on...

Страница 42: ... 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 ...

Страница 43: ...place the three screws securing the subwoofer to the computer base 2 Replace the subwoofer cable back to the routing guides 3 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 Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_complianc...

Страница 44: ...em 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 ...

Страница 45: ...sor heat sink see Removing the Processor Heat Sink 7 Remove the processor see Removing the Processor Module 8 Remove the processor bracket from the system board 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 T...

Страница 46: ...d 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 than the number of screws present on your computer CAUTION Ensure that any loose cables do not get caught beneath the system board ...

Страница 47: ...sta 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 December 2008 Rev A00 Back t...

Страница 48: ...Route the USB connector cable through the routing guide 4 Connect the USB connector 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 yo...

Страница 49: ...r 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 computer ...

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