Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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..., Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are not followed. Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Communication Cards Coin-Cell Battery Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Power Button Board Camera (Optional) Palm Rest Speaker Assembly Optical Drive ExpressCard Board AC Adapter Connector USB Connector System Board Assembly Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Fan Subwoofer Assembly Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of...
..., Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are not followed. Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Communication Cards Coin-Cell Battery Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Power Button Board Camera (Optional) Palm Rest Speaker Assembly Optical Drive ExpressCard Board AC Adapter Connector USB Connector System Board Assembly Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Fan Subwoofer Assembly Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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... Microsoft® Windows Vista®, click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. If your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l BIOS upgrade CD (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your...
... Microsoft® Windows Vista®, click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. If your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l BIOS upgrade CD (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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... computer. Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the hard drive. Click Save this program to save configuration changes. 6. Insert the BIOS-update program CD and turn on the computer. 3. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. NOTE: If you must enter the system setup program to change the default boot order. 2. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD...
... computer. Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the hard drive. Click Save this program to save configuration changes. 6. Insert the BIOS-update program CD and turn on the computer. 3. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. NOTE: If you must enter the system setup program to change the default boot order. 2. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD...
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... the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Display Panel). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the display panel (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell Studio...
... the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Display Panel). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the display panel (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell Studio...
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...). Removing the Center Control Cover 1. 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 computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist= grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with a plastic scribe starting from the battery bay. 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
...). Removing the Center Control Cover 1. 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 computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist= grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with a plastic scribe starting from the battery bay. 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
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... 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. Replacing the Processor Module Follow the instructions in your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working...
... 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. Replacing the Processor Module Follow the instructions in your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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... hard drive. 6. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. 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 utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). WARNING: Before working...
... hard drive. 6. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. 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 utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). WARNING: Before working...
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... Removing the Optical Drive). 10. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the latch to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove all memory modules (see Removing the Mini-Card). 6. Remove Mini-Card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 4. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove the hard drive...
... Removing the Optical Drive). 10. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the latch to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove all memory modules (see Removing the Mini-Card). 6. Remove Mini-Card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 4. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove the hard drive...
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... by your Setup Guide for your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the system board. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. 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. Follow the procedures in the connector labeled "DIMM B." Remove the base cover (see Before Working Inside Your...
... by your Setup Guide for your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the system board. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. 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. Follow the procedures in the connector labeled "DIMM B." Remove the base cover (see Before Working Inside Your...
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Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. When it . for Mini-Cards from the battery bay. Damage due to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is partially ejected, remove the SIM from...
Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. When it . for Mini-Cards from the battery bay. Damage due to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is partially ejected, remove the SIM from...
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... instructions in the WWAN or WPAN slot. If you use excessive force, you are installing. Replace the base cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for each MiniCard supported by your Mini-Card compartment depends upon the type of display. 7. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to your computer, as required. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card...
... instructions in the WWAN or WPAN slot. If you use excessive force, you are installing. Replace the base cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for each MiniCard supported by your Mini-Card compartment depends upon the type of display. 7. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to your computer, as required. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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... computer base. 1 fan cable connector 3 AC adapter cable connector 5 ExpressCard cables 7 system board 2 screws (6) 4 USB cable connector 6 subwoofer cable connector 6. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Processor Module). 8. Remove the six screws that secure the system board to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your...
... computer base. 1 fan cable connector 3 AC adapter cable connector 5 ExpressCard cables 7 system board 2 screws (6) 4 USB cable connector 6 subwoofer cable connector 6. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Processor Module). 8. Remove the six screws that secure the system board to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your...
Setup Guide
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... Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer Base Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems...
... Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer Base Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems...
Setup Guide
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... (in dark environments by tapping the surface. The multimedia control keys are also located on it. half keyboard brightness b. The touch pad supports the Scroll and Zoom features. Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on a mouse. 3 Touch pad - Backlit keyboard brightness settings - These keys control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (optional), and media playback. no lighting For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Touch pad buttons - Provides the functionality of your desktop. 29
... (in dark environments by tapping the surface. The multimedia control keys are also located on it. half keyboard brightness b. The touch pad supports the Scroll and Zoom features. Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on a mouse. 3 Touch pad - Backlit keyboard brightness settings - These keys control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (optional), and media playback. no lighting For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Touch pad buttons - Provides the functionality of your desktop. 29
Setup Guide
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... contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Solving Problems Beep code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Three Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card...
... contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Solving Problems Beep code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Three Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card...
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.... • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). An unwanted signal is blinking white - Memory Problems If you...
.... • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). An unwanted signal is blinking white - Memory Problems If you...
Setup Guide
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.... No boot device available - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Keyboard failure or loose cable. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Hard-disk drive read failure - Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure...
.... No boot device available - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Keyboard failure or loose cable. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Hard-disk drive read failure - Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure...
Setup Guide
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... to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Ensure that the device that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 76). 1. Using Support Tools Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Starting Dell Diagnostics...
... to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Ensure that the device that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 76). 1. Using Support Tools Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Starting Dell Diagnostics...
Setup Guide
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... Intel 5 series express chipset HM55 (Studio 1558) DRAM bus width Flash EPROM Graphics bus PCI bus dual-channel (2) 64‑bit buses 4 MB PCI-E x16 32 bits 80 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to...
... Intel 5 series express chipset HM55 (Studio 1558) DRAM bus width Flash EPROM Graphics bus PCI bus dual-channel (2) 64‑bit buses 4 MB PCI-E x16 32 bits 80 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to...
Setup Guide
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 91 airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 75 CDs, playing and creating 45 chipset 80 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 71 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 71 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 75 discs using 40 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 95
Index A AC adapter size and weight 91 airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 75 CDs, playing and creating 45 chipset 80 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 71 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 71 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 75 discs using 40 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 95