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... names other countries. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual 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 Optical Drive ExpressCard...
... names other countries. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual 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 Optical Drive ExpressCard...
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... the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle as a connector on page 10) before working inside the computer. For additional safety best ...the base cover to the bottom of the computer). Tighten the three captive screws on your computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
... the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle as a connector on page 10) before working inside the computer. For additional safety best ...the base cover to the bottom of the computer). Tighten the three captive screws on your computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
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...8-in-1 Memory Card Reader. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. Back to ground the system board. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latch 8. Turn the computer over. 6. Slide the battery release latch until it from the computer. 4. CAUTION: ...your computer, and then unplug it clicks into place. 7. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Press and eject any telephone or network cables from the network device. 3. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the...
...8-in-1 Memory Card Reader. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. Back to ground the system board. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latch 8. Turn the computer over. 6. Slide the battery release latch until it from the computer. 4. CAUTION: ...your computer, and then unplug it clicks into place. 7. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Press and eject any telephone or network cables from the network device. 3. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the...
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... on your desktop. 8. Click Save this program to save configuration changes. 6. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Ensure that the main battery is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. The file icon appears on the screen. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to disk, ... program CD to boot from the CD. Follow the instructions that you must enter the system setup program to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided...
... on your desktop. 8. Click Save this program to save configuration changes. 6. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Ensure that the main battery is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. The file icon appears on the screen. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to disk, ... program CD to boot from the CD. Follow the instructions that you must enter the system setup program to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided...
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...as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best...4. Back to Contents Page Replace the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 3. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best...4. Back to Contents Page Replace the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 3. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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...Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of the computer). Pry out the center control cover with your computer, read ...CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer. 5. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the ...
...Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of the computer). Pry out the center control cover with your computer, read ...CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer. 5. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the ...
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In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page
In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page
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... 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Base Cover). Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the ... using a wrist= grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
... 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Base Cover). Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the ... using a wrist= grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
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...screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ...: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Replacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
...screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ...: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Replacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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...six screws that shipped with your computer. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the ExpressCard Board). 4. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from the computer...
...six screws that shipped with your computer. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the ExpressCard Board). 4. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from the computer...
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... board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. Replace the system board to Contents Page Connect the ExpressCard cables back to the computer base. 4. Slide the battery into place. If either the processor or heat sink is achieved. Replace the six screws that thermal conductivity is replaced, use the thermal pad provided...
... board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. Replace the system board to Contents Page Connect the ExpressCard cables back to the computer base. 4. Slide the battery into place. If either the processor or heat sink is achieved. Replace the six screws that thermal conductivity is replaced, use the thermal pad provided...
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...CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Display Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges ...Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically...
...CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Display Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges ...Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically...
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...computer. 3. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Follow the procedures in damage to the computer base cover and remove the board. 1 ExpressCard board 3 ExpressCard cables... safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Removing the ExpressCard Board 1. Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer.
...computer. 3. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Follow the procedures in damage to the computer base cover and remove the board. 1 ExpressCard board 3 ExpressCard cables... safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Removing the ExpressCard Board 1. Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer.
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB ... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Fan 1. Lift the fan off the computer base. 6. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB ... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Fan 1. Lift the fan off the computer base. 6. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
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... warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the hard drive... certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer (see the Dell Technology Guide). Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard ...
... warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the hard drive... certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer (see the Dell Technology Guide). Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard ...
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... technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... connector. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. CAUTION: The key caps on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3....
... technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... connector. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. CAUTION: The key caps on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3....
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Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is replaced. 12. Remove ...the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in place. Remove the latch spring from the computer base. 1 screw 2 latch spring 3 battery latch assembly For additional safety best practices information, see Removing ...
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is replaced. 12. Remove ...the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in place. Remove the latch spring from the computer base. 1 screw 2 latch spring 3 battery latch assembly For additional safety best practices information, see Removing ...
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Replace and tighten the screw securing the battery latch to Contents Page Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base. 4. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1. Back to the battery release latch. 3. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2.
Replace and tighten the screw securing the battery latch to Contents Page Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base. 4. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1. Back to the battery release latch. 3. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2.
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... two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before working inside the computer. Damage due to Contents Page Memory Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...tab in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: If you do not use tools to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you install a module in your computer warranty. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Use your computer.
... two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before working inside the computer. Damage due to Contents Page Memory Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...tab in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: If you do not use tools to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you install a module in your computer warranty. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Use your computer.
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... place, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the battery bay until it . module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Back to close may damage your... computer and an electrical outlet. 5. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it . Forcing the base cover to your computer. 3. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the...
... place, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the battery bay until it . module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Back to close may damage your... computer and an electrical outlet. 5. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it . Forcing the base cover to your computer. 3. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the...