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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 that is not authorized by your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic...connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Loosen the three captive screws on page 10) before working inside the computer. Back to the system board...
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 that is not authorized by your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic...connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Loosen the three captive screws on page 10) before working inside the computer. Back to the system board...
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...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 that secure the camera to Contents Page Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before ...Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Replace the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 3. For additional safety best practices information...
...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 that secure the camera to Contents Page Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before ...Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Replace the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 3. For additional safety best practices information...
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..., see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with a plastic scribe starting from the battery bay. 3. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer. Ease the center control cover up. ...: 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 warranty.
..., see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with a plastic scribe starting from the battery bay. 3. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer. Ease the center control cover up. ...: 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 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 Follow the procedures in place. 3. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1.
Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page Follow the procedures in place. 3. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1.
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... the slot and gently press until it snaps to Contents Page Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to the slot. 4. 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...
... the slot and gently press until it snaps to Contents Page Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to the slot. 4. 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...
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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 information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices ... Heat Sink). 3. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the center of the thermal ...
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 information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices ... Heat Sink). 3. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the center of the thermal ...
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Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 safety information that secure the system... should perform repairs on the system board (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the ExpressCard Board). 4. For...
Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 safety information that secure the system... should perform repairs on the system board (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the ExpressCard Board). 4. For...
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... captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. Slide the battery into place. NOTE: This procedure assumes that secure the system board to their respective connectors on the system board... and tighten the screws in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. Replace the six screws that you...
... captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. Slide the battery into place. NOTE: This procedure assumes that secure the system board to their respective connectors on the system board... and tighten the screws in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. Replace the six screws that you...
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... damage to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (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...
... damage to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (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...
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...Damage due to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Place the system board on the system board. 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 is not authorized by...two screws that secure the system board to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 2. Replace the six screws that secure the fan to the computer base. 5. For additional ...
...Damage due to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Place the system board on the system board. 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 is not authorized by...two screws that secure the system board to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 2. Replace the six screws that secure the fan to the computer base. 5. For additional ...
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...of the hard drive. 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 Drive WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and... four screws securing the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 6. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than...
...of the hard drive. 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 Drive WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and... four screws securing the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 6. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than...
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...using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. Slide the keyboard cable out of the computer. 6. Damage due to servicing that is not ...the computer). Disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on your computer. 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 shipped with your computer.
...using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. Slide the keyboard cable out of the computer. 6. Damage due to servicing that is not ...the computer). Disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on your computer. 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 shipped with your computer.
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...to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is replaced. 12. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Optical Drive). 10. Remove the screw that secures the battery latch to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer)...6. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 ...
...to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is replaced. 12. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Optical Drive). 10. Remove the screw that secures the battery latch to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer)...6. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 ...
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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. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2. Back to the battery release latch. 3. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1.
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. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2. Back to the battery release latch. 3. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1.
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...it clicks into the slot at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B, accessed from the connector. 1 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the ...battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing...
...it clicks into the slot at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B, accessed from the connector. 1 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the ...battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing...
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To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to your computer. 3. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 4. Slide the battery into place, or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page As the computer boots, it . module and reinstall it... to close may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch CAUTION: If the base cover is difficult to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the battery bay until it .
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to your computer. 3. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 4. Slide the battery into place, or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page As the computer boots, it . module and reinstall it... to close may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch CAUTION: If the base cover is difficult to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the battery bay until it .
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Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you may not be available in all computers. Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to your Mini-Card compartment depends upon the type of display. 7.... into place. 10. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the slot. 5. Replace the base cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to the system board. 6. Secure the unused antenna cables in Before You Begin. 2. Do not install a UWB Mini-Card...
Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you may not be available in all computers. Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to your Mini-Card compartment depends upon the type of display. 7.... into place. 10. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the slot. 5. Replace the base cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to the system board. 6. Secure the unused antenna cables in Before You Begin. 2. Do not install a UWB Mini-Card...
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... to Contents Page Back to make contact with your computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see...Slide the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Place the optical drive in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in the computer base. 2....
... to Contents Page Back to make contact with your computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see...Slide the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Place the optical drive in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in the computer base. 2....
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...-Cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the antenna cables from the respective system board connectors. 8. CAUTION: Do not use force to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working... routing. 6. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing...
...-Cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the antenna cables from the respective system board connectors. 8. CAUTION: Do not use force to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working... routing. 6. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing...
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the display hinges (see Replacing the Display Hinges). 3. Align the screw hole on the power button board with your computer. ... Removing the Power Button Board 1. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the display hinges (see Replacing the Display Hinges). 3. Align the screw hole on the power button board with your computer. ... Removing the Power Button Board 1. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...