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...symbol on the center control cover and then release. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on when the Studio XPS reads or writes data. To turn off the Studio XPS while the hard drive activity light is enabled. Turns on when Bluetooth wireless is flashing. 2... Bluetooth® status light (optional) - Device Status Lights 1234 1 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. Using Your Studio XPS Your Studio XPS has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-...
...symbol on the center control cover and then release. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on when the Studio XPS reads or writes data. To turn off the Studio XPS while the hard drive activity light is enabled. Turns on when Bluetooth wireless is flashing. 2... Bluetooth® status light (optional) - Device Status Lights 1234 1 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. Using Your Studio XPS Your Studio XPS has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-...
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... amber - Connects to charge the device. The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - NOTE: If the Studio XPS is turned to powered off or sleep state while the USB device is powered on to the AC adapter which powers the...is in again to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). computer is running on . Connects to continue charging the device. 16 NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be used for charging USB ...
... amber - Connects to charge the device. The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - NOTE: If the Studio XPS is turned to powered off or sleep state while the USB device is powered on to the AC adapter which powers the...is in again to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). computer is running on . Connects to continue charging the device. 16 NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be used for charging USB ...
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..., see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in your Studio XPS. Productivity and Communication You can use your hard drive or on your Studio XPS to confirm before ejecting the disc. Check your Studio XPS. Using Your Studio XPS To eject a disc from the drive, gently touch...
..., see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in your Studio XPS. Productivity and Communication You can use your hard drive or on your Studio XPS to confirm before ejecting the disc. Check your Studio XPS. Using Your Studio XPS To eject a disc from the drive, gently touch...
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.... For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your Studio XPS) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect...
.... For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your Studio XPS) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect...
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... booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - See the Service Manual on page 49 for assistance). For assistance, see the Service Manual on page 49 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive read failure - Keyboard failure - Using Support Tools System Messages If your Studio XPS has an issue or...
... booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - See the Service Manual on page 49 for assistance). For assistance, see the Service Manual on page 49 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive read failure - Keyboard failure - Using Support Tools System Messages If your Studio XPS has an issue or...
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... your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. No timer tick interrupt - Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. No boot device available - Use an external... you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see Dell Technology Guide on your data regularly. No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables...
... your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. No timer tick interrupt - Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. No boot device available - Use an external... you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see Dell Technology Guide on your data regularly. No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables...
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...your computer. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to test displays in Dell Technology Guide. It is recommended that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Review your Studio XPS cannot display a screen image, running the diagnostics will beep while testing the display. ...an external monitor or contact Dell, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. See the System Setup section in the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from the Drivers and...
...your computer. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to test displays in Dell Technology Guide. It is recommended that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Review your Studio XPS cannot display a screen image, running the diagnostics will beep while testing the display. ...an external monitor or contact Dell, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. See the System Setup section in the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from the Drivers and...
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...® desktop; NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Press any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the... Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 4. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press...
...® desktop; NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Press any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the... Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 4. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press...
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...your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your Studio XPS, you received your Studio XPS. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in the following ways...the hardware, software, or other system settings have left your Studio XPS in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. ...
...your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your Studio XPS, you received your Studio XPS. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in the following ways...the hardware, software, or other system settings have left your Studio XPS in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. ...
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... drivers installed after you are an administrator on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your hard drive to the 40 In the event that System Restore ...did not resolve your operating system. These options restore your administrator to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to ...
... drivers installed after you are an administrator on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your hard drive to the 40 In the event that System Restore ...did not resolve your operating system. These options restore your administrator to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to ...
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... appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased your Studio XPS-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. NOTE...
... appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased your Studio XPS-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. NOTE...
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... you installed the new device driver. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Dell Operating System disc may appear. Click Properties → Device Manager. Right-click the device... state it was installed and click Properties. 4. otherwise, contact your Studio XPS. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your Studio XPS. 42 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to correct a problem with your operating system ...
... you installed the new device driver. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Dell Operating System disc may appear. Click Properties → Device Manager. Right-click the device... state it was installed and click Properties. 4. otherwise, contact your Studio XPS. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your Studio XPS. 42 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to correct a problem with your operating system ...
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... Guide installed on your Studio XPS. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. learn more about your operating system. Finding More Information ...worn or defective part. run a diagnostic program for your Studio XPS, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your Studio XPS with new or additional the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Operating System disc. NOTE: In some ...
... Guide installed on your Studio XPS. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. learn more about your operating system. Finding More Information ...worn or defective part. run a diagnostic program for your Studio XPS, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your Studio XPS with new or additional the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Operating System disc. NOTE: In some ...
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...) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-pared position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to...
...) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-pared position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to...
Service Manual
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Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell Battery Wireless Mini-Card Palm Rest Keyboard Speakers Optical Drive Display Assembly IEEE 1394 Module Subwoofer Audio Board System Board ... potential damage to change without the written permission of your computer. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. disclaims any...
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell Battery Wireless Mini-Card Palm Rest Keyboard Speakers Optical Drive Display Assembly IEEE 1394 Module Subwoofer Audio Board System Board ... potential damage to change without the written permission of your computer. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. disclaims any...
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..., click Yes, I Accept this program to disk and then click OK. 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 complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. When...
..., click Yes, I Accept this program to disk and then click OK. 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 complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. When...
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... pull-tab 2 screws (3) 6. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. 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 system board connector. 5. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
... pull-tab 2 screws (3) 6. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. 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 system board connector. 5. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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... screws and ensure that secure the hard drive bracket to the computer base. 6. Remove the new drive from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 interposer Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the three screws securing the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 3. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive bracket 7. Replace the base cover (see Dell Technology Guide). 9. Replace the four...
... screws and ensure that secure the hard drive bracket to the computer base. 6. Remove the new drive from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 interposer Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the three screws securing the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 3. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive bracket 7. Replace the base cover (see Dell Technology Guide). 9. Replace the four...
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...sink (see Removing the Display Assembly). 16. Disconnect the eSATA connector cable, AC adapter connector cable, and TV tuner card cable from the system board connectors (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 7. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Hard Drive). 5. The system board's BIOS ... Homepage at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
...sink (see Removing the Display Assembly). 16. Disconnect the eSATA connector cable, AC adapter connector cable, and TV tuner card cable from the system board connectors (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 7. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Hard Drive). 5. The system board's BIOS ... Homepage at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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...Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 10. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 17. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 16. Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads. 14. NOTE: If the processor, thermal fan, or system board...pads to the portions of the processor heat sink that secure the system board to the respective system board connectors (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. Replace the audio board (see Replacing the Subwoofer). 7. Replace the Mini-Cards, if any (see Replacing the Thermal Fan). ...
...Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 10. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 17. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 16. Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads. 14. NOTE: If the processor, thermal fan, or system board...pads to the portions of the processor heat sink that secure the system board to the respective system board connectors (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. Replace the audio board (see Replacing the Subwoofer). 7. Replace the Mini-Cards, if any (see Replacing the Thermal Fan). ...
