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... materials in trademarks and trade names other countries. Model PP35L December 2008 Rev. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell Battery Wireless Mini-Card Palm Rest Keyboard Speakers Optical Drive Display Assembly IEEE 1394 Module...
... materials in trademarks and trade names other countries. Model PP35L December 2008 Rev. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell Battery Wireless Mini-Card Palm Rest Keyboard Speakers Optical Drive Display Assembly IEEE 1394 Module...
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... 4. Back to the system board connector. 4. Connect the module cable to Contents Page Damage due 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. Replace the palm...computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel...
... 4. Back to the system board connector. 4. Connect the module cable to Contents Page Damage due 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. Replace the palm...computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Back to servicing 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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...regulatory_compliance. Failure to do so may result in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the System Board). 5. 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...touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Remove the screw that secures the AC adapter connector. 3. Replace the system board (see...
...regulatory_compliance. Failure to do so may result in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the System Board). 5. 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...touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Remove the screw that secures the AC adapter connector. 3. Replace the system board (see...
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...board and the system board. Replace the two screws that secure the audio board. 7. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Removing the Audio Board 1. Remove the palm rest (see the ...audio board connectors and remove it from the connectors on the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage 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...
...board and the system board. Replace the two screws that secure the audio board. 7. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Removing the Audio Board 1. Remove the palm rest (see the ...audio board connectors and remove it from the connectors on the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage 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...
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...Loosen the ten captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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... service technician should be removed only by your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. Remove the battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Align the tabs on the base cover...
...Loosen the ten captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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... service technician should be removed only by your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. Remove the battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Align the tabs on the base cover...
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... screws remain inside the computer. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your 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...
... screws remain inside the computer. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your 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...
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... properly installed, and a network cable is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Follow the instructions that the main battery is installed properly. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that appear on the computer. 3. The Save In window appears. 7.... then click Save. Click the down arrow to save configuration changes. 8. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Back 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...
... properly installed, and a network cable is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Follow the instructions that the main battery is installed properly. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that appear on the computer. 3. The Save In window appears. 7.... then click Save. Click the down arrow to save configuration changes. 8. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Back 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...
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... connector. 3. Replace the base cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the 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 computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
... connector. 3. Replace the base cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the 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 computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
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NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). Remove the processor heat sink... loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to the cam stop. Damage due to...
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). Remove the processor heat sink... loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to the cam stop. Damage due to...
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...the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it clicks into place. Place the processor heat sink on your warranty. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it . 1. Loosen the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board. 4. Removing the ... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 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...
...the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it clicks into place. Place the processor heat sink on your warranty. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it . 1. Loosen the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board. 4. Removing the ... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 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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...assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to servicing that they are clear of the display cable, camera cable, and power/battery light cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from the computer base. 6. Remove the two screws from their routing guides. 5. For... inside the computer. Make note of the computer base. 8. 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 information...
...assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to servicing that they are clear of the display cable, camera cable, and power/battery light cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from the computer base. 6. Remove the two screws from their routing guides. 5. For... inside the computer. Make note of the computer base. 8. 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 information...
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... To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the System Board). 3. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA ...Connector CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Replace the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety...
... To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the System Board). 3. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA ...Connector CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Replace the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety...
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...back of the processor heat sink that shipped with your computer. Connect the thermal fan cable to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Disconnect... by your computer, read the safety information that cover the central Removing the Thermal Fan 1. 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 warranty. Replace the two ...
...back of the processor heat sink that shipped with your computer. Connect the thermal fan cable to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Disconnect... by your computer, read the safety information that cover the central Removing the Thermal Fan 1. 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 warranty. Replace the two ...
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...help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Pull the blue pull-tab to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the ... Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. NOTE: If you need to servicing that is not authorized by your computer (see the...
...help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Pull the blue pull-tab to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the ... Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. NOTE: If you need to servicing that is not authorized by your computer (see the...
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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 (Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Turn the palm rest over the screw holes on... 2 palm rest 4 screws (13) Replacing the Keyboard 1. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 6. 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 ...
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 (Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Turn the palm rest over the screw holes on... 2 palm rest 4 screws (13) Replacing the Keyboard 1. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 6. 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 ...
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... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). See "Specifications" in the connector slot. 2. Install only memory modules that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) ... located directly above the DIMM A memory module located on the memory supported by your computer warranty. Back 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, read the ...
... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). See "Specifications" in the connector slot. 2. Install only memory modules that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) ... located directly above the DIMM A memory module located on the memory supported by your computer warranty. Back 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, read the ...
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... help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. NOTE: Depending on the computer. Half Mini-Card l Mobile broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) - Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini...
... help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. NOTE: Depending on the computer. Half Mini-Card l Mobile broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) - Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini...
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... that secures the optical drive to the system board. 5. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your warranty. 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...
... that secures the optical drive to the system board. 5. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your warranty. 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...
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... the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove the base cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your ...NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Removing the Palm Rest 1. 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. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic...
... the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove the base cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your ...NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Removing the Palm Rest 1. 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. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic...
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...the Rear Caps 1. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Back to Contents Page Rear Caps Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Rear Caps Replacing the Rear Caps CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...the Rear Caps 1. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Damage due to the side and then pull them in ...
...the Rear Caps 1. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Back to Contents Page Rear Caps Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Rear Caps Replacing the Rear Caps CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...the Rear Caps 1. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Damage due to the side and then pull them in ...
