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...entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ... computer. Information in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Communication Cards Coin-Cell Battery...
...entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ... computer. Information in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Communication Cards Coin-Cell Battery...
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... Inside Your Computer" on your warranty. Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover. 3. 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 ... tabs 3 captive screws (3) Replacing the Base Cover 1. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 connector...
... Inside Your Computer" on your warranty. Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover. 3. 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 ... tabs 3 captive screws (3) Replacing the Base Cover 1. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 connector...
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer .../or the connector's pins. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit ...locking tabs to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to release the connector. Hold a card by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help protect your computer from ...
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer .../or the connector's pins. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit ...locking tabs to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to release the connector. Hold a card by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help protect your computer from ...
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...ground the system board. Slide the battery release latch until it from the network device. 3. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. Turn the computer top side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board, you must remove ... the battery bay before you service the computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to Contents Page Back to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it clicks into place. 7. Turn the ...
...ground the system board. Slide the battery release latch until it from the network device. 3. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. Turn the computer top side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board, you must remove ... the battery bay before you service the computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to Contents Page Back to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it clicks into place. 7. Turn the ...
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...that you must enter the system setup program to download the file. 5. Otherwise, you can set up the computer 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 attached. 2. Insert...Close if the Download Complete window appears. Follow the instructions that the main battery is plugged in and that appear on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. When the flash update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. Ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly....
...that you must enter the system setup program to download the file. 5. Otherwise, you can set up the computer 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 attached. 2. Insert...Close if the Download Complete window appears. Follow the instructions that the main battery is plugged in and that appear on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. When the flash update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. Ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly....
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Back to Contents Page Doing so may cause system damage. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt this process once it begins.
Back to Contents Page Doing so may cause system damage. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt this process once it begins.
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... main battery (see Removing the Display Panel). 3. Back to the display cover. 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 information...Module 1. Replace the display panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such ...
... main battery (see Removing the Display Panel). 3. Back to the display cover. 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 information...Module 1. Replace the display panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such ...
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...; is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4. 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. Removing the Center Control Cover... using a wrist= grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the screw securing the center control cover from the battery bay location at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your warranty.
...; is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4. 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. Removing the Center Control Cover... using a wrist= grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the screw securing the center control cover from the battery bay location at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your warranty.
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Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Follow the procedures in place. 3.
Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Follow the procedures in place. 3.
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... Use a plastic scribe to pry up . 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the base cover ...
... Use a plastic scribe to pry up . 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the base cover ...
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...the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor Heat ... processor thermal-cooling assembly. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. 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...
...the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor Heat ... processor thermal-cooling assembly. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. 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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When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are higher than the others, the module is not seated properly. 1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket 3 pin-1 corner CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that it is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with the pin-1 corner of the module are aligned at the same height. Follow the instructions in ...
When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are higher than the others, the module is not seated properly. 1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket 3 pin-1 corner CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that it is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with the pin-1 corner of the module are aligned at the same height. Follow the instructions in ...
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...Lift the processor heat sink off the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance...on the system board (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside 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 ...
...Lift the processor heat sink off the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance...on the system board (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside 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 ...
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Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are ready to the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. Slide the battery into place. NOTE: This procedure assumes that thermal conductivity is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in sequential order. 2. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. If either the processor or heat ...
Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are ready to the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. Slide the battery into place. NOTE: This procedure assumes that thermal conductivity is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in sequential order. 2. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. If either the processor or heat ...
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...on the back of the computer. 6. Removing the Display Assembly 1. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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. Remove...cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside...
...on the back of the computer. 6. Removing the Display Assembly 1. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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. Remove...cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside...
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Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel Follow the instructions in the base of the computer. Replace the two screws that the display and camera cables are properly routed and secured beneath the routing guides. 7. Close the display and turn the computer over. 10. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 12. Secure the camera cable, display cable, and power button cable to their connectors on the system board and release it (see Replacing the Base Cover). NOTE: Ensure that secure the display assembly to their routing guides. 6. Replacing the...
Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel Follow the instructions in the base of the computer. Replace the two screws that the display and camera cables are properly routed and secured beneath the routing guides. 7. Close the display and turn the computer over. 10. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 12. Secure the camera cable, display cable, and power button cable to their connectors on the system board and release it (see Replacing the Base Cover). NOTE: Ensure that secure the display assembly to their routing guides. 6. Replacing the...
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Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Remove the four screws securing the display panel to -Edge display panels, which should not be disassembled. 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Gently push the display bezel outwards on each of the bezel from the connector on both ends. WARNING: The following instructions are not applicable to Edge-to...
Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Remove the four screws securing the display panel to -Edge display panels, which should not be disassembled. 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Gently push the display bezel outwards on each of the bezel from the connector on both ends. WARNING: The following instructions are not applicable to Edge-to...
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1 screws (4) 2 camera cable pull-tab 3 camera cable 4 display panel 6. Using the display cable pull-tab disconnect the display cable from the display board. 1 display cable connector 2 display cable 3 display cable pull-tab Replacing the Display Panel 1. Lift the display panel out of the display panel. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the display panel) securing the brackets to the board at the back of the display cover. 7. Connect the display cable to the display panel and remove the brackets. 8. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Turn over the display ...
1 screws (4) 2 camera cable pull-tab 3 camera cable 4 display panel 6. Using the display cable pull-tab disconnect the display cable from the display board. 1 display cable connector 2 display cable 3 display cable pull-tab Replacing the Display Panel 1. Lift the display panel out of the display panel. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the display panel) securing the brackets to the board at the back of the display cover. 7. Connect the display cable to the display panel and remove the brackets. 8. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Turn over the display ...
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Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display panel to the display cover. 3. Back to the display panel. 4. Replace the four screws that secure the display hinges to the cover. 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Connect the camera cable to the display cover. 5. Align the holes on the hinges with the corresponding screw holes and guide pins on the camera. 5. Replace the display bezel (see Removing...
Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display panel to the display cover. 3. Back to the display panel. 4. Replace the four screws that secure the display hinges to the cover. 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Connect the camera cable to the display cover. 5. Align the holes on the hinges with the corresponding screw holes and guide pins on the camera. 5. Replace the display bezel (see Removing...
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Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board ...the procedures in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ... CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Connect the ExpressCard board cables 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...
Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board ...the procedures in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ... CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Connect the ExpressCard board cables 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...
