Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive...base. 1 hard drive assembly 2 screws (4) 5. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to disconnect it from the hard drive connector and lift it out of the hard drive. ...Slide the hard drive assembly to the side to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service...
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive...base. 1 hard drive assembly 2 screws (4) 5. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to disconnect it from the hard drive connector and lift it out of the hard drive. ...Slide the hard drive assembly to the side to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service...
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... four screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 3. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide). 8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Place the hard drive assembly in the FIHD. 7. Slide in the hard drive assembly...
... four screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 3. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide). 8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Place the hard drive assembly in the FIHD. 7. Slide in the hard drive assembly...
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... WPAN blue * The MIMO WLAN is labeled WLAN and so on. 4. Replace the base cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Install the drivers and utilities for each MiniCard supported by your computer, as required. NOTE: The gray antenna cable may...
... WPAN blue * The MIMO WLAN is labeled WLAN and so on. 4. Replace the base cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Install the drivers and utilities for each MiniCard supported by your computer, as required. NOTE: The gray antenna cable may...
Setup Guide
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If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Dell Support Center. Turn the computer off and then restart your computer. If you have other software problems - • Back up...
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Dell Support Center. Turn the computer off and then restart your computer. If you have other software problems - • Back up...
Setup Guide
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... continue to be working properly. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. then, shut down your computer's configuration ...that the device that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 52 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system...
... continue to be working properly. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. then, shut down your computer's configuration ...that the device that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 52 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system...
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Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. On the next start the CD menu and press to run. 37 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu ...device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time ...
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. On the next start the CD menu and press to run. 37 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu ...device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time ...
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...drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore WARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell...include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, 40 music files, and so on certain computers. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you ...
...drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore WARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell...include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, 40 music files, and so on certain computers. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you ...
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...back up all data files on page 38. CAUTION: If you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to the factory condition, then click Next.... Restoring Your Operating System 7. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver. Select the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to return...
...back up all data files on page 38. CAUTION: If you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to the factory condition, then click Next.... Restoring Your Operating System 7. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver. Select the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to return...
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..., and other software. 1. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Click Exit...: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete the installation. Save and close any open files and exit any key to complete. On the next start...
..., and other software. 1. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Click Exit...: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete the installation. Save and close any open files and exit any key to complete. On the next start...
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upgrade your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. See: the Operating System media. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer. 50 run a diagnostic program...additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities media. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and ...
upgrade your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. See: the Operating System media. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer. 50 run a diagnostic program...additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities media. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and ...
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... instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. find your computer on your order status for technicians or experienced users. check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. You must use the service tag to identify your Service tag/Express Service Code- find solutions and answers to... computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for your computer. find drivers and downloads.
... instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. find your computer on your order status for technicians or experienced users. check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. You must use the service tag to identify your Service tag/Express Service Code- find solutions and answers to... computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for your computer. find drivers and downloads.
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Basic Specifications System Model Dell Studio 1555 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to ...
Basic Specifications System Model Dell Studio 1555 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to ...
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Dell Support Center 33 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for further information 50 device status lights 12 Diagnostic Checklist 47 disc drive supported disc sizes 23 discs ejecting 24 using 23 drivers and downloads 51 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E email addresses for technical support 45 Index energy conserving 25 expansion bus 54 F finding more information 50 FTP login, anonymous 45 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 43 horizontal and vertical stand options 6 63
Dell Support Center 33 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for further information 50 device status lights 12 Diagnostic Checklist 47 disc drive supported disc sizes 23 discs ejecting 24 using 23 drivers and downloads 51 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E email addresses for technical support 45 Index energy conserving 25 expansion bus 54 F finding more information 50 FTP login, anonymous 45 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 43 horizontal and vertical stand options 6 63
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...order, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect... and an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an Internet connection. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences,...
...order, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect... and an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an Internet connection. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences,...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...other countries. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Other trademarks and trade names may take about 1 to 2 hours to Boot from CD-ROM. ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in this document is strictly forbidden. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close ...
...other countries. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Other trademarks and trade names may take about 1 to 2 hours to Boot from CD-ROM. ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in this document is strictly forbidden. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close ...