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... of these materials in trademarks and trade names other countries. and is strictly forbidden. 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...
... of these materials in trademarks and trade names other countries. and is strictly forbidden. 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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...module Replacing the IEEE 1394 Module 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. Removing the IEEE 1394 Module 1. Connect the module cable to Contents Page Back to the system board...on the computer. Disconnect the module cable from the system board connector. 5. 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. Follow ...
...module Replacing the IEEE 1394 Module 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. Removing the IEEE 1394 Module 1. Connect the module cable to Contents Page Back to the system board...on the computer. Disconnect the module cable from the system board connector. 5. 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. Follow ...
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...Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter ...strap or by your warranty. Route the AC adapter cable through the routing guide. Failure to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the System Board). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the System Board). 4. Removing the AC Adapter...
...Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter ...strap or by your warranty. Route the AC adapter cable through the routing guide. Failure to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the System Board). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the System Board). 4. Removing the AC Adapter...
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...Rest). 3. Connect the audio board cable to the connectors on the computer. 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 secure the audio board. 7. Place the audio board in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery...
...Rest). 3. Connect the audio board cable to the connectors on the computer. 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 secure the audio board. 7. Place the audio board in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery...
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... the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 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 wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 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...
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...; is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on 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 computer. Lift the assembly out of the computer base...
...; is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on 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 computer. Lift the assembly out of the computer base...
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...BIOS, set up the computer to boot from the CD. Follow the instructions that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the hard drive. Select Exit Saving Changes to download ... the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD, and restart the computer. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual ...
...BIOS, set up the computer to boot from the CD. Follow the instructions that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the hard drive. Select Exit Saving Changes to download ... the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD, and restart the computer. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual ...
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... computer base. 1 coin-cell battery 2 coin-cell battery cable connector Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to the system board connector. 3. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 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...
... computer base. 1 coin-cell battery 2 coin-cell battery cable connector Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to the system board connector. 3. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 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...
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... your computer. Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Use a processor extraction tool to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to remove the processor. 3 ZIF ... cam stop. Removing the Processor 1. NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it comes to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade...
... your computer. Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Use a processor extraction tool to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to remove the processor. 3 ZIF ... cam stop. Removing the Processor 1. NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it comes to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade...
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...certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 3. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Rear Caps). 5. Peel the backing off the computer. 1 processor heat sink 2 captive screws (7) Replacing the Processor ... Begin. 2. Loosen the seven captive screws that shipped with your 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 warranty. Removing the...
...certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 3. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Rear Caps). 5. Peel the backing off the computer. 1 processor heat sink 2 captive screws (7) Replacing the Processor ... Begin. 2. Loosen the seven captive screws that shipped with your 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 warranty. Removing the...
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...cables from their routing guides. Remove the two screws from their routing guides. 5. 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 ...your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the display cable, camera cable, and power/battery light cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from the computer base. 6. Turn the computer over. 7. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic ...
...cables from their routing guides. Remove the two screws from their routing guides. 5. 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 ...your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the display cable, camera cable, and power/battery light cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from the computer base. 6. Turn the computer over. 7. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic ...
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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. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using...safety best practices information, see Replacing the System Board). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the System Board). 3. Remove the system board (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using...safety best practices information, see Replacing the System Board). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the System Board). 3. Remove the system board (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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... the processor heat sink (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Connect the thermal fan cable to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Removing the Thermal Fan 1. Lift the thermal fan off the new... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 information that...
... the processor heat sink (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Connect the thermal fan cable to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Removing the Thermal Fan 1. Lift the thermal fan off the new... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 information that...
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... hard drive assembly from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on or in Sleep state. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before...an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove...
... hard drive assembly from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on or in Sleep state. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before...an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove...
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... the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the thirteen screws that shipped with your computer. Be careful...periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the palm rest. 2. 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 secure...
... the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the thirteen screws that shipped with your computer. Be careful...periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the palm rest. 2. 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 secure...
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.... If you install a module in the DIMM B connector. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. Remove the base cover (see Before ...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. 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 safety information that ...
.... If you install a module in the DIMM B connector. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. Remove the base cover (see Before ...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. 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 safety information that ...
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...safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Your computer has three Mini-Card slots: l two Full Mini...time. NOTE: If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology - 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 shipped...
...safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Your computer has three Mini-Card slots: l two Full Mini...time. NOTE: If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology - 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 shipped...
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...drive off the computer. 1 optical drive 2 screws (3) 6. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Damage due to servicing... your computer. Detach the interposer from the optical drive. Removing the Optical Drive 1. 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 ...
...drive off the computer. 1 optical drive 2 screws (3) 6. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Damage due to servicing... your computer. Detach the interposer from the optical drive. Removing the Optical Drive 1. 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 ...
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...on your warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before... information, 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. Starting at www...
...on your warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before... information, 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. Starting at www...
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.... 1 rear caps (2) Replacing the Rear Caps 1. Replace the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main... connector on the back of the computer). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Damage due to Contents Page ...
.... 1 rear caps (2) Replacing the Rear Caps 1. Replace the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main... connector on the back of the computer). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Damage due to Contents Page ...