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...death. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest ...own. and is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell...
...death. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest ...own. and is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell...
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... connector. 4. NOTICE: 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 palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. NOTICE... your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Back to Contents Page IEEE 1394 Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the IEEE 1394 Module Replacing the IEEE 1394 Module CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Place...
... connector. 4. NOTICE: 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 palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. NOTICE... your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Back to Contents Page IEEE 1394 Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the IEEE 1394 Module Replacing the IEEE 1394 Module CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Place...
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...the Display Assembly). Route the AC adapter cable through the routing guide. Replace the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the System Board). 4. Lift the connector and cable out of the computer base.... connector. 5. Replace the screw that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer.
...the Display Assembly). Route the AC adapter cable through the routing guide. Replace the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the System Board). 4. Lift the connector and cable out of the computer base.... connector. 5. Replace the screw that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer.
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...the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the two screws that secure the audio board. 7. Removing the Audio Board 1. Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing ...the Audio Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching...
...the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the two screws that secure the audio board. 7. Removing the Audio Board 1. Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing ...the Audio Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching...
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... (such as a connector on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer... Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Ensure that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... (such as a connector on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer... Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Ensure that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 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) on the computer, replace all ... 1. Replace the system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. Back to the computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. NOTICE: Only...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 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) on the computer, replace all ... 1. Replace the system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. Back to the computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. NOTICE: Only...
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... on its connector or on its pins. NOTICE: When you begin any connector pins. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for instructions. Before... hold the power button for at least 8 to ensure your computer. 1. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by Dell is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Some cables have performed the steps in on a card. NOTICE: Handle components and cards...
... on its connector or on its pins. NOTICE: When you begin any connector pins. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for instructions. Before... hold the power button for at least 8 to ensure your computer. 1. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by Dell is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Some cables have performed the steps in on a card. NOTICE: Handle components and cards...
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.... NOTE: If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from the CD. The computer continues to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new... if the Download Complete window appears. If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD, and restart the computer. Ensure that the main battery is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file...
.... NOTE: If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from the CD. The computer continues to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new... if the Download Complete window appears. If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD, and restart the computer. Ensure that the main battery is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file...
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...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 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. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1.... to Contents Page Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your warranty.
...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 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. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1.... to Contents Page Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your warranty.
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...Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to remove the processor. 3 ZIF socket Installing the Processor For ...processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the arrow on the processor. 5. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
...Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to remove the processor. 3 ZIF socket Installing the Processor For ...processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the arrow on the processor. 5. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
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...that secure the processor heat sink to replace it clicks into place. Replace the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Rear Caps). 5. Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads.... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Rear Caps). 4. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the...
...that secure the processor heat sink to replace it clicks into place. Replace the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Rear Caps). 5. Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads.... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Rear Caps). 4. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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...avoid damage to the display, you must not disassemble your computer. Turn the computer over. 7. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...dislodge the cables from their routing guides. 5. Pull the Mini-Card cables out through the system board so that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Make note of the computer...
...avoid damage to the display, you must not disassemble your computer. Turn the computer over. 7. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...dislodge the cables from their routing guides. 5. Pull the Mini-Card cables out through the system board so that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Make note of the computer...
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...replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain 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) on your warranty. NOTICE: ...the computer base. 1 screw 2 eSATA connector 3 eSATA connector cable Replacing the eSATA Connector 1. Back to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best...
...replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain 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) on your warranty. NOTICE: ...the computer base. 1 screw 2 eSATA connector 3 eSATA connector cable Replacing the eSATA Connector 1. Back to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best...
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...your computer. Replace the two screws that secure the thermal fan to servicing that cover the central Back to Contents Page Thermal Fan Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...fan on the back of the processor heat sink that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws that you have already removed the thermal ...
...your computer. Replace the two screws that secure the thermal fan to servicing that cover the central Back to Contents Page Thermal Fan Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...fan on the back of the processor heat sink that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws that you have already removed the thermal ...
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing... the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: Dell...You Begin. 2. NOTE: If you need to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Dell Technology Guide). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Removing the Hard ...
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing... the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: Dell...You Begin. 2. NOTE: If you need to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Dell Technology Guide). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Removing the Hard ...
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... You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard shield. Reconnect the backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according to region) to the connector. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
... You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard shield. Reconnect the backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according to region) to the connector. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
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... the DIMM A memory module located on the memory supported by your computer. Slide the module firmly into the slot at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. 1 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the... your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). Damage due to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Removing...
... the DIMM A memory module located on the memory supported by your computer. Slide the module firmly into the slot at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. 1 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the... your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). Damage due to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Removing...
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...from the Mini-Card. NOTE: If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 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. Damage due to the system board. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory ...
...from the Mini-Card. NOTE: If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 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. Damage due to the system board. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory ...
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... the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the...
... the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the...
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... computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and the touch pad cable from the computer base by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Starting at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the palm rest. 6. Lift the two tabs of the palm rest while pulling on the ...
... computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and the touch pad cable from the computer base by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Starting at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the palm rest. 6. Lift the two tabs of the palm rest while pulling on the ...
