Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 1
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...interest in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Bluetooth...
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...interest in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Bluetooth...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 2
... page 10) before working inside the computer. Ensure that shipped with your computer. 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 computer, read the safety information that the computer is not...
... page 10) before working inside the computer. Ensure that shipped with your computer. 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 computer, read the safety information that the computer is not...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 3
... . l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that the work surface is not covered by its edges. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you have performed the steps in your computer.... to release the connector. 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 support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data,...
... . l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that the work surface is not covered by its edges. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you have performed the steps in your computer.... to release the connector. 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 support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data,...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 7
...CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). 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 warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display cover. 4. Back to the display cover. 3. Remove the display panel (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the ...
...CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). 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 warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display cover. 4. Back to the display cover. 3. Remove the display panel (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the ...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 8
... Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Ease the center control cover up. 1 center control cover 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 safety information that is not authorized by...
... Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Ease the center control cover up. 1 center control cover 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 safety information that is not authorized by...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 9
In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2.
In the battery bay, replace the screw that secures the center control cover. 5. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2.
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 10
... main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). 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 ...
... main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). 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 ...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 11
...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 shipped with your computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor while turning the cam screw. CAUTION: When removing the processor...
...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 shipped with your computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor while turning the cam screw. CAUTION: When removing the processor...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 13
...fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the thermal-cooling assembly processor cover. 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor heat sink 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service ...the four captive screws on the computer. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer. 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...
...fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the thermal-cooling assembly processor cover. 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor heat sink 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service ...the four captive screws on the computer. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer. 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...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 14
..., and the subwoofer cable to the system board (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. Replace the six screws that thermal conductivity is achieved. Back to...
..., and the subwoofer cable to the system board (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. Replace the six screws that thermal conductivity is achieved. Back to...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 15
.... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
.... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 16
... connectors on the system board and release it (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 12. 7. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). Pull the antenna cables through the routing hole to their connectors on the system board. Close the display and turn the computer over....the two that secure the display assembly to the bottom of the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the two screws that the display and camera cables are properly routed and secured ...
... connectors on the system board and release it (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 12. 7. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). Pull the antenna cables through the routing hole to their connectors on the system board. Close the display and turn the computer over....the two that secure the display assembly to the bottom of the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the two screws that the display and camera cables are properly routed and secured ...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 17
... in Before You Begin. 2. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it from the display bottom cover requires extreme care to avoid damage to the display panel. 3. Remove the four screws securing the display panel to -Edge display panels, which should not... outwards on the camera. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. WARNING: The following instructions are not applicable to Edge-to the display cover. 5. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1.
... in Before You Begin. 2. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it from the display bottom cover requires extreme care to avoid damage to the display panel. 3. Remove the four screws securing the display panel to -Edge display panels, which should not... outwards on the camera. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. WARNING: The following instructions are not applicable to Edge-to the display cover. 5. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1.
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 18
... cable pull-tab Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the display cover. 7. Lift the display panel out of the display panel) securing the brackets to the board at the back of the display panel. Connect the display...
... cable pull-tab Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the display cover. 7. Lift the display panel out of the display panel) securing the brackets to the board at the back of the display panel. Connect the display...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 19
... bracket (see Replacing the Display Panel). 4. Replace the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 4. Connect the camera cable to the cover. 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Back to the display...1. Align the screw holes on the display bracket with the holes on the display cover and replace the two screws (one on each side) securing the display hinges to the display cover. 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the four screws (two...
... bracket (see Replacing the Display Panel). 4. Replace the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 4. Connect the camera cable to the cover. 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Back to the display...1. Align the screw holes on the display bracket with the holes on the display cover and replace the two screws (one on each side) securing the display hinges to the display cover. 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the four screws (two...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 20
...that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Remove the four screws securing the ExpressCard board to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Remove the ... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the system board. 4. Place the ExpressCard ...
...that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Remove the four screws securing the ExpressCard board to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Remove the ... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the system board. 4. Place the ExpressCard ...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 22
...six screws that secure the system board to servicing that shipped with 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 on the system board. Lift the fan off the computer base....in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB...
...six screws that secure the system board to servicing that shipped with 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 on the system board. Lift the fan off the computer base....in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 24
...hard drive bracket off your warranty. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. 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 ...of the hard drive. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer (see the Dell Technology Guide). Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs ...
...hard drive bracket off your warranty. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. 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 ...of the hard drive. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer (see the Dell Technology Guide). Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs ...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 25
...the four screws to secure the bracket to Contents Page Place the hard drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Do not follow the operating system installation process if the hard drive is already installed in the FIHD. 7. The ...packaging. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide). 8. 1 screws (4) 2 hard drive bracket CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in damage to ...
...the four screws to secure the bracket to Contents Page Place the hard drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). CAUTION: Do not follow the operating system installation process if the hard drive is already installed in the FIHD. 7. The ...packaging. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide). 8. 1 screws (4) 2 hard drive bracket CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in damage to ...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
Page 26
...cable that needs to access the keyboard connector. 5. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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 that ...Homepage at the top of the computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the center control cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ...
...cable that needs to access the keyboard connector. 5. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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 that ...Homepage at the top of the computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the center control cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ...