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Dell Studio™ 1557/1558 Service Manual 

 

  

Removing the Keyboard 

 

  

Replacing the Keyboard 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Removing the Keyboard  

 

 

1.

Follow the instructions in 

Before You Begin

.  

 

 

  

2.

Remove the center control cover (see 

Removing the Center Control Cover

).  

 

 

  

3.

Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard.  
 

 

 

 

 

4.

Lift the keyboard and hold it to access the keyboard cable connector.  
 

 

  

5.

Disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard cable connector on the system board by rotating the keyboard cable connector latch towards the front 
of the computer.  
 

 

  

6.

Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard cable connector.  
 

  

 

Replacing the Keyboard  

 

 

1.

Follow the instructions in 

Before You Begin

.  

 

 

  

 

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 a connector on the back of the computer).

 

CAUTION: 

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 your warranty.

 

CAUTION: 

To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see 

Before Working Inside Your Computer

) before working 

inside the computer. 

 

CAUTION: 

The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the 

keyboard.

 

NOTE: 

If you have the backlit keyboard (optional), you must remove the keyboard backlight cable from the connector on the system board.

screws (2) 

keyboard tabs 

keyboard cable connector 

keyboard cable 

Содержание Studio 1557

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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: ...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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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 a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only ...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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 a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certif...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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