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... damage to change without the written permission of your computer. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; 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...
... damage to change without the written permission of your computer. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; 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...
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...the computer. 2. WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Align the tabs on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before ...2. Tighten the three captive screws on page 10) before working inside the computer. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle as ...
...the computer. 2. WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Align the tabs on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before ...2. Tighten the three captive screws on page 10) before working inside the computer. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle as ...
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... to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latch 8. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. Back to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Press and eject any telephone or network...
... to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latch 8. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. Back to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Press and eject any telephone or network...
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... defaults. 5. Click Save this Agreement. The Save In window appears. 7. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. 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 ...Accept this program to disk, and then click OK. The File Download window appears. 6. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in , the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is provided with the new processor or new system board, flash the BIOS from a CD for your desktop. ...
... defaults. 5. Click Save this Agreement. The Save In window appears. 7. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. 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 ...Accept this program to disk, and then click OK. The File Download window appears. 6. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in , the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is provided with the new processor or new system board, flash the BIOS from a CD for your desktop. ...
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...computer. Removing the Camera Module 1. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (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 your.... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to the display cover. 3. 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 ...
...computer. Removing the Camera Module 1. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (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 your.... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to the display cover. 3. 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 ...
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... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer. 5. Damage due 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...inside the computer. Back to servicing that shipped with a plastic scribe starting from the battery bay. 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of the computer). Remove the screw securing...
... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer. 5. Damage due 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...inside the computer. Back to servicing that shipped with a plastic scribe starting from the battery bay. 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of the computer). Remove the screw securing...
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Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 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. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4.
Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to Contents Page Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 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. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4.
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... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
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...prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module .... Removing the Processor Module 1. Replacing the Processor Module Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the ...
...prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module .... Removing the Processor Module 1. Replacing the Processor Module Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the ...
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...Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Remove the optical drive (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) ...), loosen the four captive screws on the system board (see Removing the ExpressCard Board). 4. 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 ...
...Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Remove the optical drive (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) ...), loosen the four captive screws on the system board (see Removing the ExpressCard Board). 4. 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 ...
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... thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are ready to replace it clicks into the bay until it . 1. Slide the battery into place. If either the processor or heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in sequential order. 2. Back to the system board (see...
... thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are ready to replace it clicks into the bay until it . 1. Slide the battery into place. If either the processor or heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in sequential order. 2. Back to the system board (see...
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...inside the computer. 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 computer, read the safety... should perform repairs on the back of the computer. 6. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
...inside the computer. 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 computer, read the safety... should perform repairs on the back of the computer. 6. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
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... back panel) on 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. 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...
... back panel) on 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. 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...
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...on the back of the computer). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...2 fan cable Replacing the Fan 1. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from...cable, and the subwoofer cable to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside ...
...on the back of the computer). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...2 fan cable Replacing the Fan 1. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from...cable, and the subwoofer cable to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside ...
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...Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell..., read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing...installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from the hard...computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Hard ... utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). Removing the Hard Drive 1. For...
...Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell..., read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing...installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from the hard...computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Hard ... utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). Removing the Hard Drive 1. For...
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...computer. Lift the keyboard and hold it to replace. 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground...center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you have the backlit keyboard (optional), there would be an additional ...
...computer. Lift the keyboard and hold it to replace. 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground...center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you have the backlit keyboard (optional), there would be an additional ...
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... Control Cover). 7. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Remove the screw that secures the battery latch 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...
... Control Cover). 7. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Remove the screw that secures the battery latch 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...
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Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2. Replace and tighten the screw securing the battery latch to Contents Page Back to the battery release latch. 3. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base. 4. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented.
Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2. Replace and tighten the screw securing the battery latch to Contents Page Back to the battery release latch. 3. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base. 4. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented.
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... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you do not use tools to the memory module connector, do not hear the click, remove the Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Memory ...place. You can increase your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Damage due...
... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you do not use tools to the memory module connector, do not hear the click, remove the Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Memory ...place. You can increase your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Damage due...
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Slide the battery into the battery bay until it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to your computer. 3. module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Turn on the computer. ...
Slide the battery into the battery bay until it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to your computer. 3. module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Turn on the computer. ...