Setup Guide
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... the Studio XPS. You should never put your Dell™ computer in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, while it to overheat. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Studio XPS. Before Setting Up Your Studio XPS When positioning your Studio XPS, ensure that you set up your Studio XPS™ 1640 and...
... the Studio XPS. You should never put your Dell™ computer in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, while it to overheat. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Studio XPS. Before Setting Up Your Studio XPS When positioning your Studio XPS, ensure that you set up your Studio XPS™ 1640 and...
Setup Guide
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...: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your Studio XPS. 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. Basic Specifications System Model Studio XPS 1640 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
...: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your Studio XPS. 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. Basic Specifications System Model Studio XPS 1640 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
Service Manual
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... computer. Bluetooth is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor...
... computer. Bluetooth is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor...
Service Manual
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...4. Removing the IEEE 1394 Module 1. Remove the screw that secures the module. 3. Damage due 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. For additional safety best ...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. 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. NOTICE: To avoid ...
...4. Removing the IEEE 1394 Module 1. Remove the screw that secures the module. 3. Damage due 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. For additional safety best ...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. 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. NOTICE: To avoid ...
Service Manual
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...by your warranty. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 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. Route the... Place the AC adapter connector in the computer base. 2. Replace the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the system board (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...by your warranty. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 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. Route the... Place the AC adapter connector in the computer base. 2. Replace the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the system board (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
Service Manual
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...device status lights board mylar 4 audio board 5 screws (2) Replacing the Audio Board 1. Replace the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic... the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back 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...
...device status lights board mylar 4 audio board 5 screws (2) Replacing the Audio Board 1. Replace the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic... the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back 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...
Service Manual
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... the computer. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 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 ...For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. Back to servicing that the computer is not covered by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall...
... the computer. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 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 ...For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. Back to servicing that the computer is not covered by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall...
Service Manual
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...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer base. ...board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Failure to do so may result in place. 5. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION:...
...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer base. ...board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Failure to do so may result in place. 5. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION:...
Service Manual
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...clean to a docking device (docked), undock it. Also, before you begin any connector pins. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is connected to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help to ensure your computer. Ensure that came with your ...devices did not automatically turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3. 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 removing and installing...
...clean to a docking device (docked), undock it. Also, before you begin any connector pins. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is connected to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help to ensure your computer. Ensure that came with your ...devices did not automatically turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3. 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 removing and installing...
Service Manual
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... will automatically reboot. 3. Back to save configuration changes. 8. When the flash update is attached. 2. Select Exit Saving Changes 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 installed properly. The file icon... the screen. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. Ensure that appear on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. The Save In window appears. 7.
... will automatically reboot. 3. Back to save configuration changes. 8. When the flash update is attached. 2. Select Exit Saving Changes 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 installed properly. The file icon... the screen. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. Ensure that appear on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. The Save In window appears. 7.
Service Manual
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...-cell battery 2 coin-cell battery cable connector Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back 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 touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...
...-cell battery 2 coin-cell battery cable connector Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back 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 touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...
Service Manual
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... to bend the pins on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE: To...
... to bend the pins on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE: To...
Service Manual
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...additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Rear Caps). 4. Remove the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the processor heat sink off the thermal cooling pads attached to the new processor heat sink. Replace the rear... clicks into place. Replace the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. 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 warranty. NOTICE: To ...
...additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Rear Caps). 4. Remove the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the processor heat sink off the thermal cooling pads attached to the new processor heat sink. Replace the rear... clicks into place. Replace the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. 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 warranty. NOTICE: To ...
Service Manual
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... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your Edge-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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...
... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your Edge-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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...
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... guide. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer. Back to the computer. 4. Damage due to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the connector and cable out of the computer base. 1 screw 2 eSATA connector 3 eSATA connector cable Replacing the ...
... guide. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer. Back to the computer. 4. Damage due to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the connector and cable out of the computer base. 1 screw 2 eSATA connector 3 eSATA connector cable Replacing the ...
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...pads in Before You Begin. 2. Place the thermal fan on your computer. Connect the thermal fan cable to Contents Page Thermal Fan Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your warranty. Back to the system board connector....computer base. 4. Removing the Thermal Fan 1. Replace the two screws that secure the thermal fan to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the processor heat sink ...
...pads in Before You Begin. 2. Place the thermal fan on your computer. Connect the thermal fan cable to Contents Page Thermal Fan Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your warranty. Back to the system board connector....computer base. 4. Removing the Thermal Fan 1. Replace the two screws that secure the thermal fan to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the processor heat sink ...
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...(see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive bracket to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you need to the computer base. 4. NOTICE:...off your computer. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive...
...(see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive bracket to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you need to the computer base. 4. NOTICE:...off your computer. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive...
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...backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according to region) from the connector. 4. Remove the thirteen screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. NOTICE: To ... best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. 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...
...backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according to region) from the connector. 4. Remove the thirteen screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. NOTICE: To ... best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. 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...
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...surface (such as a connector on the system board. Follow the instructions in the connector slot. 2. Remove the module from Dell are intended for information on your computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that can increase your fingertips to ... module located on each end of the computer). See "Specifications" in the DIMM B connector. 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 information...
...surface (such as a connector on the system board. Follow the instructions in the connector slot. 2. Remove the module from Dell are intended for information on your computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that can increase your fingertips to ... module located on each end of the computer). See "Specifications" in the DIMM B connector. 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 information...
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...) - Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time. Back 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... Removing the Mini-Card 1. NOTE: The WLAN slot supports a half Mini-Card. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to servicing that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ...
...) - Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time. Back 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... Removing the Mini-Card 1. NOTE: The WLAN slot supports a half Mini-Card. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to servicing that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ...