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...Model PP35L December 2008 Rev. All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell ... permission of Microsoft Corporation in this document is used in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. A00 Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks...
...Model PP35L December 2008 Rev. All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell ... permission of Microsoft Corporation in this document is used in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. A00 Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks...
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... additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the palm rest (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... your computer. Removing the IEEE 1394 Module 1. Back to Contents Page 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.
... additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the palm rest (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... your computer. Removing the IEEE 1394 Module 1. Back to Contents Page 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.
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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. Remove the screw that secures the AC adapter ... Begin. 2. Failure to do so may result in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the system board (see Replacing the System Board). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer) ...
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. Remove the screw that secures the AC adapter ... Begin. 2. Failure to do so may result in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the system board (see Replacing the System Board). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer) ...
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... board and the system board. 4. Remove the device status lights board mylar. 5. 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, 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) ...
... board and the system board. 4. Remove the device status lights board mylar. 5. 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, 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) ...
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...the ten captive screws on your warranty. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should be removed only by Dell™ is turned off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Processor components should perform repairs on the base cover. 3. Slide the battery into the ...bottom of the computer). Align the tabs on the back of the computer. 2. 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 shipped...
...the ten captive screws on your warranty. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should be removed only by Dell™ is turned off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Processor components should perform repairs on the base cover. 3. Slide the battery into the ...bottom of the computer). Align the tabs on the back of the computer. 2. 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 shipped...
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...that secures the battery latch assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that ...service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Ensure that shipped with your computer. 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.
...that secures the battery latch assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that ...service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Ensure that shipped with your computer. 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.
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... perform repairs on a card. See the documentation 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 removing and installing the components... and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help protect your warranty. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pull-tab, not on the locking tabs before you begin working inside the computer. 1. NOTICE: When...
... perform repairs on a card. See the documentation 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 removing and installing the components... and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help protect your warranty. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pull-tab, not on the locking tabs before you begin working inside the computer. 1. NOTICE: When...
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.... The File Download window appears. 6. The Save In window appears. 7. Click the down arrow 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 attached. 2. Back to ...the instructions on the computer. 3. Select Exit Saving Changes to Contents Page Follow the instructions that appear on 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 program...
.... The File Download window appears. 6. The Save In window appears. 7. Click the down arrow 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 attached. 2. Back to ...the instructions on the computer. 3. Select Exit Saving Changes to Contents Page Follow the instructions that appear on 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 program...
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...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 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...
...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 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...
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...instructions in Before You Begin. 2. The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor 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 is not... authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the ...
...instructions in Before You Begin. 2. The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor 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 is not... authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the ...
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...your computer. Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads. 2. Replace the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it . 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift...caps (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. 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 safety ...
...your computer. Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads. 2. Replace the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it . 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift...caps (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. 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 safety ...
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... guides. Turn the computer over. 7. Pull the Mini-Card cables out through the system board so that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your Edge-to-Edge display assembly...Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. 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 shipped with ...
... guides. Turn the computer over. 7. Pull the Mini-Card cables out through the system board so that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your Edge-to-Edge display assembly...Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. 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 shipped with ...
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... not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your computer. Back 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 that shipped with your computer. Lift...
... not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your computer. Back 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 that shipped with your computer. Lift...
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... Thermal Fan NOTE: This procedure assumes that cover the central NOTICE: To help prevent damage 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 shipped ... in the kit and adhere the pads to replace it. 1. Remove the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Place the thermal fan on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Rear Caps). 4. ...
... Thermal Fan NOTE: This procedure assumes that cover the central NOTICE: To help prevent damage 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 shipped ... in the kit and adhere the pads to replace it. 1. Remove the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Place the thermal fan on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Rear Caps). 4. ...
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... or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If...drive (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting...
... or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If...drive (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting...
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... due to servicing that secure the keyboard to the palm rest. 5. 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. Be careful when...and disconnect the backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according to region) from the connector. 4. 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 computer....
... due to servicing that secure the keyboard to the palm rest. 5. 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. Be careful when...and disconnect the backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according to region) from the connector. 4. 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 computer....
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... memory supported by your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the tab in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due 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. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the memory module...
... memory supported by your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the tab in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due 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. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the memory module...
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... WPAN Mini-Card, disconnect the blue antenna cable from the Mini-Card. 1 Mini-Card 2 screw 3 antenna cable connectors (2) 4. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from the Mini-Card. Your computer has three Mini-Card slots: l two Full Mini...using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer, the card is already installed. 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 shipped with...
... WPAN Mini-Card, disconnect the blue antenna cable from the Mini-Card. 1 Mini-Card 2 screw 3 antenna cable connectors (2) 4. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from the Mini-Card. Your computer has three Mini-Card slots: l two Full Mini...using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer, the card is already installed. 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 shipped with...
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... system board. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Detach the interposer from the optical drive. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Lift the optical drive off the computer. 1 ...Turn the computer over and remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... system board. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Detach the interposer from the optical drive. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Lift the optical drive off the computer. 1 ...Turn the computer over and remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Starting at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the palm rest. 6. Remove the base cover (see Before... Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. Disconnect the keyboard cable and the touch pad cable from ...
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Starting at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the palm rest. 6. Remove the base cover (see Before... Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. Disconnect the keyboard cable and the touch pad cable from ...