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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 Inc.; WARNING: A WARNING...
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 Inc.; WARNING: A WARNING...
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... damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" 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™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover ...Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off...
... damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" 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™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover ...Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off...
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... the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latch 8. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. Back to ground the system board. Slide the battery release latch until it from the network device... computer, and then unplug it clicks into place. 7. Press and eject any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer, use...
... the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latch 8. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. Back to ground the system board. Slide the battery release latch until it from the network device... computer, and then unplug it clicks into place. 7. Press and eject any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer, use...
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS ...the screen. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is installed properly. Locate the latest BIOS update file for one time only.... The File Download window appears. 6. Ensure that the main battery is attached. 2. Turn on the computer. Click the down arrow to boot and updates the new BIOS. Click Close...
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS ...the screen. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is installed properly. Locate the latest BIOS update file for one time only.... The File Download window appears. 6. Ensure that the main battery is attached. 2. Turn on the computer. Click the down arrow to boot and updates the new BIOS. Click Close...
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...such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the display panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws...inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Display Panel). Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working ...
...such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the display panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws...inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Display Panel). Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working ...
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... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of the computer). Remove the screw securing the center control cover from the battery bay location at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your warranty. Pry...Ease 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, read the ...
... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of the computer). Remove the screw securing the center control cover from the battery bay location at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your warranty. Pry...Ease 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, read the ...
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In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Follow the procedures in place. 3.
In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Follow the procedures in place. 3.
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... servicing that shipped with the positive side up the coin-cell battery from the slot. 1 coin-cell battery 2 plastic scribe Replacing 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...
... servicing that shipped with the positive side up the coin-cell battery from the slot. 1 coin-cell battery 2 plastic scribe Replacing 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...
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...or by your computer. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Back 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...CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it comes to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at ...
...or by your computer. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Back 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...CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it comes to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at ...
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... do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer. Disconnect the ExpressCard cables from the computer when the ...six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 6. Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Back 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 safety...
... do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer. Disconnect the ExpressCard cables from the computer when the ...six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 6. Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Back 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 safety...
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... . 1. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable to the computer base. 3. Back to the computer base. 4. Slide the battery into place. NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat...
... . 1. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable to the computer base. 3. Back to the computer base. 4. Slide the battery into place. NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat...
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...from the Mini-Card(s). 4. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). Removing the Display Assembly 1. 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 computer, read the safety information ...see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
...from the Mini-Card(s). 4. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). Removing the Display Assembly 1. 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 computer, read the safety information ...see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...system board connectors. 2. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Disconnect the ExpressCard cables from the connectors on your...to do so may result in position and replace the four screws to secure the board. 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. Follow the ...
...system board connectors. 2. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Disconnect the ExpressCard cables from the connectors on your...to do so may result in position and replace the four screws to secure the board. 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. Follow the ...
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...additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician... 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working...
...additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician... 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working...
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...Working Inside Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Separate the hard drive bracket off your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the... housing of the computer base. 1 hard drive assembly 2 screws (4) 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in the Sleep state. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive bracket to the computer ...
...Working Inside Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Separate the hard drive bracket off your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the... housing of the computer base. 1 hard drive assembly 2 screws (4) 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in the Sleep state. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive bracket to the computer ...
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...the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the top of the keyboard connector. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. Lift the...
...the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the top of the keyboard connector. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. Lift the...
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.... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the battery release latch and take the latch out from the hook that shipped with your computer. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge,... ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is replaced. 12. 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 ...
.... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the battery release latch and take the latch out from the hook that shipped with your computer. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge,... ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is replaced. 12. 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 ...
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Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base. 4. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order. Back to the battery release latch. 3. Replace and tighten the screw securing the battery latch to Contents Page Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2.
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base. 4. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order. Back to the battery release latch. 3. Replace and tighten the screw securing the battery latch to Contents Page Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2.
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...system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3. See "Specifications" in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. ...
...system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3. See "Specifications" in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. ...
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... configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 4. Slide the battery into place, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the...
... configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 4. Slide the battery into place, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the...