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...trademarks of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Reproduction of Dell Inc. A00 Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Coin-Cell Battery ... names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Model PP17S December 2008 Rev. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
...trademarks of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Reproduction of Dell Inc. A00 Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Coin-Cell Battery ... names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Model PP17S December 2008 Rev. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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... Computer) before working inside the computer. Removing the Base Cover 1. Loosen the ten captive screws on the base cover. 3. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
... Computer) before working inside the computer. Removing the Base Cover 1. Loosen the ten captive screws on the base cover. 3. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on both ends of the computer base. 1 battery...the tapes while replacing the battery latch assembly. 4. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE: To avoid...
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on both ends of the computer base. 1 battery...the tapes while replacing the battery latch assembly. 4. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE: To avoid...
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... the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l You have connectors with your computer from potential damage and to help to prevent the computer...
... the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l You have connectors with your computer from potential damage and to help to prevent the computer...
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...new BIOS. Back to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is installed properly. If you use...reboot. 3. Select the Exit menu. 5. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop. 8. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. When the flash update is attached. 2. Click the down arrow to Contents Page ...
...new BIOS. Back to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is installed properly. If you use...reboot. 3. Select the Exit menu. 5. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop. 8. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. When the flash update is attached. 2. Click the down arrow to Contents Page ...
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...-Cell Battery 1. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to Contents Page Back to the system board connector. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 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...
...-Cell Battery 1. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to Contents Page Back to the system board connector. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 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...
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..., see Removing the Base Cover). 3. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of processor 6. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the central processor heat sink (see Removing the...on the processor. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
..., see Removing the Base Cover). 3. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of processor 6. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the central processor heat sink (see Removing the...on the processor. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
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...Cover). 3. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the central processor heat sink to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Central Processor Heat Sink Graphic Processor Heat Sink/Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the central processor heat sink. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the central processor heat sink...
...Cover). 3. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the central processor heat sink to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Central Processor Heat Sink Graphic Processor Heat Sink/Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the central processor heat sink. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the central processor heat sink...
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... Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Make note of the display cable, power light cable, and camera cable routing. 7. Damage due to servicing that secures the display ground cable to the system board. Make ...to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that they...
... Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Make note of the display cable, power light cable, and camera cable routing. 7. Damage due to servicing that secures the display ground cable to the system board. Make ...to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that they...
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...the eSATA Connector 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the System Board). 4. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your ...the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Back to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
...the eSATA Connector 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the System Board). 4. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your ...the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Back to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
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... the hard drive assembly from the computer when the drive is on your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the system board connector.... 5. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on or in Sleep state. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. ...
... the hard drive assembly from the computer when the drive is on your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the system board connector.... 5. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on or in Sleep state. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. ...
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... into place. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Rear Caps Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Rear Caps Replacing the Rear Caps CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For...
... into place. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Rear Caps Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Rear Caps Replacing the Rear Caps CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For...
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To help prevent ...
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To help prevent ...
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...board to the computer base. 3. Connect the status light cable to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...your warranty. Disconnect the status light board cable from the system board connector. 4. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the...
...board to the computer base. 3. Connect the status light cable to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...your warranty. Disconnect the status light board cable from the system board connector. 4. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the...
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... your computer. Remove the module from the connector. 1 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the tab in...
... your computer. Remove the module from the connector. 1 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the tab in...
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... Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or...remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Full Mini-Card l Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) or Internal Card with...
... Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or...remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Full Mini-Card l Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) or Internal Card with...
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... base. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside...
... base. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside...
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Turn the computer over. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest 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...
Turn the computer over. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest 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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... secures the AC adapter connector. 4. Remove the eSATA connector (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Damage...
... secures the AC adapter connector. 4. Remove the eSATA connector (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Damage...
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. The...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. The...