Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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... trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; disclaims any proprietary interest in this document is used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008...in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; 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...
... trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; disclaims any proprietary interest in this document is used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008...in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; 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...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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... the computer. Slide the antenna cables through the routing hole and release them from the routing guides. 9. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. 7. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Align the display hinges with the holes in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the...
... the computer. Slide the antenna cables through the routing hole and release them from the routing guides. 9. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. 7. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Align the display hinges with the holes in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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... Begin. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside...
... Begin. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside...
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Slide the keyboard cable into the slots of the keyboard. 7. Press on top of the palm rest. 5. Back to snap the keyboard into place. 6. Rotate the keyboard connector latch to secure the cable. 4. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 2. Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them into the keyboard connector. 3. Replace the two screws on the corner edges near the top to Contents Page
Slide the keyboard cable into the slots of the keyboard. 7. Press on top of the palm rest. 5. Back to snap the keyboard into place. 6. Rotate the keyboard connector latch to secure the cable. 4. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 2. Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them into the keyboard connector. 3. Replace the two screws on the corner edges near the top to Contents Page
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... Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the system board (see Removing the Mini-Card). 6. Remove the latch spring from the ... release latch, observe the orientation of the computer). Follow the instructions in place. 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...
... Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the system board (see Removing the Mini-Card). 6. Remove the latch spring from the ... release latch, observe the orientation of the computer). Follow the instructions in place. 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...
Setup Guide
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... on the cards supported by your selection appears on the screen. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to disable all radios. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. To enable wireless: 1. A confirmation of purchase. Press...on an airplane flight. 14 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all wireless radios on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is available on your computer only if you are asked to quickly turn off...
... on the cards supported by your selection appears on the screen. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to disable all radios. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. To enable wireless: 1. A confirmation of purchase. Press...on an airplane flight. 14 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all wireless radios on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is available on your computer only if you are asked to quickly turn off...
Setup Guide
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... slot, with the printed side facing upwards. Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). The drive will damage the drive. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical drive - Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector -
... slot, with the printed side facing upwards. Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). The drive will damage the drive. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical drive - Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector -
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...your computer. 2 HDMI connector - The eSATA connector also functions as a monitor or a projector. 4 Network connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it ..., such as external hard-disk drives or optical drives. Attaches a commercially available security cable to eSATA compatible storage devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 eSATA connector - Connects to the computer. Connects to video devices, such as a USB connector....
...your computer. 2 HDMI connector - The eSATA connector also functions as a monitor or a projector. 4 Network connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it ..., such as external hard-disk drives or optical drives. Attaches a commercially available security cable to eSATA compatible storage devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 eSATA connector - Connects to the computer. Connects to video devices, such as a USB connector....
Setup Guide
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...features. Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on a mouse. 3 Touch pad - no lighting For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Touch pad buttons - Press the key to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -...the keys. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in the notification area of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the given order): a. These keys control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (optional), and media playback. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) -
...features. Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on a mouse. 3 Touch pad - no lighting For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Touch pad buttons - Press the key to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -...the keys. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in the notification area of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the given order): a. These keys control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (optional), and media playback. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) -
Setup Guide
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...) utility. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. System Setup (BIOS) Utility To access the Function Key Behavior: 1. Press any function key to perform the associated action. Windows Mobility Center...the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. NOTE: The...
...) utility. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. System Setup (BIOS) Utility To access the Function Key Behavior: 1. Press any function key to perform the associated action. Windows Mobility Center...the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. NOTE: The...
Setup Guide
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To eject a disc from the drive, gently press the eject key on the keyboard (see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 32). 41 The drive will automatically pull the disc in the center of the disc slot and gently push the disc into the slot. Ensure that you insert the disc with the printed side facing upwards. Place the disc in and begin reading its content. Using Your Studio Laptop CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc.
To eject a disc from the drive, gently press the eject key on the keyboard (see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 32). 41 The drive will automatically pull the disc in the center of the disc slot and gently push the disc into the slot. Ensure that you insert the disc with the printed side facing upwards. Place the disc in and begin reading its content. Using Your Studio Laptop CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc.
Setup Guide
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... in standby state or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on page 76). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at...
... in standby state or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on page 76). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at...
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Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. If a program stops responding - End the program: 1. Click ...
Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. If a program stops responding - End the program: 1. Click ...
Setup Guide
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CPU fan has failed. Possible hard drive failure during POST. To replace the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide available on page 76). No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. ...ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). 57 Keyboard failure or loose cable. CMOS checksum error - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - CPU fan failure - Possible hard drive failure during HDD boot test....
CPU fan has failed. Possible hard drive failure during POST. To replace the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide available on page 76). No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. ...ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). 57 Keyboard failure or loose cable. CMOS checksum error - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - CPU fan failure - Possible hard drive failure during HDD boot test....
Setup Guide
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...Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Turn on as a local user. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition...Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. then, shut down your configuration, you wait too long and the ...
...Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Turn on as a local user. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition...Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. then, shut down your configuration, you wait too long and the ...
Setup Guide
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... to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. If possible, turn on the back or bottom of your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for your Service Tag (located at...from a telephone at the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to a network? The code helps...
... to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. If possible, turn on the back or bottom of your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for your Service Tag (located at...from a telephone at the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to a network? The code helps...
Setup Guide
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... program menus and media controls Camera (Optional) Pixel 2.0 megapixel Video resolution 320 x 240 ~1600 x 1200 (640 x 480 at 30 fps) Diagonal 66° viewing angle Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (U.S. and Canada); 102 (Europe); 105 (Japan); 104 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 86
... program menus and media controls Camera (Optional) Pixel 2.0 megapixel Video resolution 320 x 240 ~1600 x 1200 (640 x 480 at 30 fps) Diagonal 66° viewing angle Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (U.S. and Canada); 102 (Europe); 105 (Japan); 104 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 86
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... FHD LED backlight, TrueLife Dimensions: Height 193.5 mm (7.61 inches) Width 344.2 mm (13.55 inches) Diagonal 396.2 mm (15.60 inches) Maximum resolution HD: 1366 x 768 HD+: 1600 x 900 FHD: 1920 x 1080 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 140° Specifications... Display Viewing Angles: Horizontal HD: 40/40 HD+/FHD: 60/60 Vertical HD: 15/30 HD+/FHD: 50/50 Pixel pitch HD: 0.252 x 0.252 mm HD+: 0.215 x 0.215 mm FHD: 0.18 x 0.18 mm Controls brightness can be controlled ...
... FHD LED backlight, TrueLife Dimensions: Height 193.5 mm (7.61 inches) Width 344.2 mm (13.55 inches) Diagonal 396.2 mm (15.60 inches) Maximum resolution HD: 1366 x 768 HD+: 1600 x 900 FHD: 1920 x 1080 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 140° Specifications... Display Viewing Angles: Horizontal HD: 40/40 HD+/FHD: 60/60 Vertical HD: 15/30 HD+/FHD: 50/50 Pixel pitch HD: 0.252 x 0.252 mm HD+: 0.215 x 0.215 mm FHD: 0.18 x 0.18 mm Controls brightness can be controlled ...