Setup Guide
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... access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the Studio XPS. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet, carrying case, or drawer when it to accumulate in permanent damage to place your Studio XPS™ 1640 and connect peripherals. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate...
... access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the Studio XPS. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet, carrying case, or drawer when it to accumulate in permanent damage to place your Studio XPS™ 1640 and connect peripherals. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate...
Setup Guide
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... System Model Studio XPS 1640 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your Studio XPS, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your Studio XPS. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your Studio XPS. Processor...
... System Model Studio XPS 1640 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your Studio XPS, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your Studio XPS. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your Studio XPS. Processor...
Service Manual
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... Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Information in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ... All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. and is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell...
... Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Information in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ... All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. and is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell...
Service Manual
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... that shipped with your computer. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Back to Contents Page IEEE 1394 Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the IEEE 1394 Module Replacing the IEEE 1394 Module CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. NOTICE: Only a certified..., replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. Remove the palm...
... that shipped with your computer. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Back to Contents Page IEEE 1394 Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the IEEE 1394 Module Replacing the IEEE 1394 Module CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. NOTICE: Only a certified..., replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. Remove the palm...
Service Manual
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... the System Board). 5. Replace the system board (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid ...screws and ensure that secures the AC adapter connector. 3. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your computer. Damage due ...
... the System Board). 5. Replace the system board (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid ...screws and ensure that secures the AC adapter connector. 3. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your computer. Damage due ...
Service Manual
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...system board. Place the audio board in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the audio board cable to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) ...
...system board. Place the audio board in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the audio board cable to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) ...
Service Manual
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... an unpainted metal surface (such as shown in the figure. Tighten the ten captive screws on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
... an unpainted metal surface (such as shown in the figure. Tighten the ten captive screws on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
Service Manual
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... the battery latch assembly to the computer base. 3. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the spring from the hook that holds it in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the screw that is not authorized...the computer. Back to Contents Page Remove the screw that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Lift the ...
... the battery latch assembly to the computer base. 3. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the spring from the hook that holds it in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the screw that is not authorized...the computer. Back to Contents Page Remove the screw that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Lift the ...
Service Manual
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..., keep them evenly aligned to ensure your computer from being scratched. 2. Ensure that shipped with locking tabs; Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for at least 8 to 10 seconds until...
..., keep them evenly aligned to ensure your computer from being scratched. 2. Ensure that shipped with locking tabs; Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for at least 8 to 10 seconds until...
Service Manual
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.... 4. The file icon appears on the computer. 3. The Save In window appears. 7. Select the Exit menu. 5. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new system board...
.... 4. The file icon appears on the computer. 3. The Save In window appears. 7. Select the Exit menu. 5. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new system board...
Service Manual
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...to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically...Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the base cover (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 your computer. Removing ...
...to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically...Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the base cover (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 your computer. Removing ...
Service Manual
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.... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that it is not covered by...
.... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that it is not covered by...
Service Manual
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...removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...sink off the thermal cooling pads attached to the system board. 4. Remove the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the rear caps (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Slide the battery into ...
...removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...sink off the thermal cooling pads attached to the system board. 4. Remove the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the rear caps (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Slide the battery into ...
Service Manual
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... cable, camera cable, and power/battery light cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from their routing guides. 5. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that they are clear...
... cable, camera cable, and power/battery light cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from their routing guides. 5. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that they are clear...
Service Manual
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...Contents Page NOTICE: Before turning on the computer. Removing the eSATA Connector 1. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer, ... prevent damage to the computer. 4. Replace the screw that secures the eSATA connector. 4. Back to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices ...
...Contents Page NOTICE: Before turning on the computer. Removing the eSATA Connector 1. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer, ... prevent damage to the computer. 4. Replace the screw that secures the eSATA connector. 4. Back to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices ...
Service Manual
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...). 4. Replace the two screws that shipped with your computer. Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Thermal Fan Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the thermal...
...). 4. Replace the two screws that shipped with your computer. Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Thermal Fan Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the thermal...
Service Manual
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... antistatic packaging (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when... computer). 1 hard drive assembly 3 blue pull-tab 2 screws (3) 6. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on or in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform...
... antistatic packaging (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when... computer). 1 hard drive assembly 3 blue pull-tab 2 screws (3) 6. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on or in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform...
Service Manual
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... to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector ...to region) 3 keyboard 5 keyboard shield 2 palm rest 4 screws (13) Replacing the Keyboard 1. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your ...
... to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector ...to region) 3 keyboard 5 keyboard shield 2 palm rest 4 screws (13) Replacing the Keyboard 1. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your ...
Service Manual
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... DIMM A memory module located on the back of the computer). Follow the instructions in the connector slot. 2. Remove the module from Dell are intended for information on your computer. Damage due to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the DIMM...memory supported by installing memory modules on each end of the memory module connector until it . Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
... DIMM A memory module located on the back of the computer). Follow the instructions in the connector slot. 2. Remove the module from Dell are intended for information on your computer. Damage due to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the DIMM...memory supported by installing memory modules on each end of the memory module connector until it . Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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... by your warranty. Full Mini-Card NOTE: Your computer can only support two Full Mini-Cards and one Half Mini-Card at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Half Mini-Card l Mobile broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) - NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the ...Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
... by your warranty. Full Mini-Card NOTE: Your computer can only support two Full Mini-Cards and one Half Mini-Card at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Half Mini-Card l Mobile broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) - NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the ...Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
