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... or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of Dell Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Model PP39L December 2008 Rev. Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive ...or registered trademarks of your computer. and is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Information in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not followed. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Microsoft, Windows...
... or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of Dell Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Model PP39L December 2008 Rev. Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive ...or registered trademarks of your computer. and is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Information in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not followed. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Microsoft, Windows...
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...Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover to Contents Page CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall...Align the tabs on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your ...
...Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover to Contents Page CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall...Align the tabs on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your ...
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... 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 Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. ...to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The computer turns off your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for at www...
... 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 Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. ...to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The computer turns off your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for at www...
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... latest BIOS update file for one time only. The file icon appears on the screen. Doing so may cause damage to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to boot and updates the new BIOS. The computer continues to save configuration changes. 6. ... Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to prevent loss of power. Click Download Now 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 is provided with the new ...
... latest BIOS update file for one time only. The file icon appears on the screen. Doing so may cause damage to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to boot and updates the new BIOS. The computer continues to save configuration changes. 6. ... Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to prevent loss of power. Click Download Now 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 is provided with the new ...
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Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Display Panel). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ...
Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Display Panel). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ...
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... on the back of the computer. 5. Remove the screw securing the center control cover from the battery bay location at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with a plastic scribe starting from the battery bay. 3. Turn the computer over... the center control cover up. 1 center control cover 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 ...
... on the back of the computer. 5. Remove the screw securing the center control cover from the battery bay location at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with a plastic scribe starting from the battery bay. 3. Turn the computer over... the center control cover up. 1 center control cover 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 ...
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... 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: 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 a connector...
... 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: 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 a connector...
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... removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the cam stop. 1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket CAUTION: To...warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Damage due to Contents Page 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...
... removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the cam stop. 1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket CAUTION: To...warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Damage due to Contents Page 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...
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... that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the ExpressCard cables from the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat...Removing the System Board Assembly). 5. Remove the six screws that secure the system board to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
... that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the ExpressCard cables from the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat...Removing the System Board Assembly). 5. Remove the six screws that secure the system board to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the antenna cables from the securing tabs and release them from the Mini-Card(s). 4. Back to Contents Page Display Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your...
Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the antenna cables from the securing tabs and release them from the Mini-Card(s). 4. Back to Contents Page Display Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your...
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... CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Palm Rest). Remove the four screws securing the ...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Removing the ExpressCard Board...
... CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Palm Rest). Remove the four screws securing the ...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Removing the ExpressCard Board...
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...base. 6. Place the fan on the computer base and replace the two screws that secure the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the system...prevent damage to the computer base. 7. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty...
...base. 6. Place the fan on the computer base and replace the two screws that secure the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the system...prevent damage to the computer base. 7. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty...
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... securing the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 6. Follow the procedures in the Sleep state. 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). CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. Remove the four screws securing...
... securing the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 6. Follow the procedures in the Sleep state. 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). CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. Remove the four screws securing...
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...to replace. Lift the keyboard and hold it to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ... Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the top of the computer). Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. Follow the procedures in ...
...to replace. Lift the keyboard and hold it to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ... Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the top of the computer). Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. Follow the procedures in ...
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... inside the computer. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Remove the system board (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 4. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the...
... inside the computer. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Remove the system board (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 4. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the...
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... shipped with the tab in your Setup Guide for your computer. Remove the module from the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that are covered under...
... shipped with the tab in your Setup Guide for your computer. Remove the module from the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that are covered under...
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... perform repairs on your system, one or more of Mini-Cards supported are: l Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) - 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...
... perform repairs on your system, one or more of Mini-Cards supported are: l Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) - 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...
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... drive connector on the computer. Remove the screw on your computer. Slide the optical drive to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified...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 the back panel) on the mother board. 3. ...
... drive connector on the computer. Remove the screw on your computer. Slide the optical drive to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified...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 the back panel) on the mother board. 3. ...
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...on the palm rest. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove all the Mini-Cards (see Removing the Mini-Card). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by ...panel) on the computer. Remove the antenna cables from the respective system board connectors. 8. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
...on the palm rest. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove all the Mini-Cards (see Removing the Mini-Card). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by ...panel) on the computer. Remove the antenna cables from the respective system board connectors. 8. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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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 a connector on the display cover and replace the screw. 2. Follow the instructions ... screw that shipped with the screw hole on the back of the computer). Back to the display cover. 4. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground...
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 the display cover and replace the screw. 2. Follow the instructions ... screw that shipped with the screw hole on the back of the computer). Back to the display cover. 4. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground...
