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...Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. Bluetooth is subject to hardware or loss of your computer. and is strictly forbidden. is used in the United States and/or...names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 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 ...
...Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. Bluetooth is subject to hardware or loss of your computer. and is strictly forbidden. is used in the United States and/or...names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 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 ...
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...with your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Base Cover 1. Tighten the three captive screws on page 10) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic..." on the base cover. 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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.
...with your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Base Cover 1. Tighten the three captive screws on page 10) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic..." on the base cover. 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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.
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...warranty. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Turning Off Your Computer). In Microsoft® Windows Vista®, ...button for removing and installing the components in Before Working Inside 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...
...warranty. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Turning Off Your Computer). In Microsoft® Windows Vista®, ...button for removing and installing the components in Before Working Inside 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...
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... battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. Back to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. Disconnect any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable...
... battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. Back to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5. Disconnect any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable...
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... BIOS. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to download the file. 5. Click Download Now to save configuration changes. 6. 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 CD is titled the same as... the default boot order. 2. Ensure that the main battery is installed properly. If you must enter the system setup program to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Doing so may cause damage to prevent loss of power. The File Download window appears. 6.
... BIOS. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to download the file. 5. Click Download Now to save configuration changes. 6. 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 CD is titled the same as... the default boot order. 2. Ensure that the main battery is installed properly. If you must enter the system setup program to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Doing so may cause damage to prevent loss of power. The File Download window appears. 6.
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Doing so may cause system damage. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Do not interrupt this process once it begins.
Doing so may cause system damage. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Do not interrupt this process once it begins.
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...tighten the two screws securing the camera to Contents Page 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 ... Damage due to servicing that secure the camera 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. Lift the camera board from the display cover. 1 screws (2) Replacing the...
...tighten the two screws securing the camera to Contents Page 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 ... Damage due to servicing that secure the camera 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. Lift the camera board from the display cover. 1 screws (2) Replacing the...
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...cover up. 1 center control cover Pry out the center control cover with your computer. 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™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4. For additional safety best practices information,...
...cover up. 1 center control cover Pry out the center control cover with your computer. 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™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4. For additional safety best practices information,...
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Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1.
Back to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1.
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... battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Hold the coin-cell battery with your 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 unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified...
... battery (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Hold the coin-cell battery with your 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 unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified...
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...your computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before ...the center of the thermal pads. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is perpendicular to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside ...
...your computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before ...the center of the thermal pads. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is perpendicular to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside ...
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Align the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). NOTE: If a new processor is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 3. Back to the system board. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that it is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an ...
Align the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). NOTE: If a new processor is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 3. Back to the system board. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that it is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an ...
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... processor heat sink from the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 5. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance...help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (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 safety ...
... processor heat sink from the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 5. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance...help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (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 safety ...
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Back to the computer base. 4. NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are ready to the computer base. 3. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in the kit to their respective connectors on the system board (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. Replace the six screws that secure the system board to Contents Page Connect the ExpressCard cables ...
Back to the computer base. 4. NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are ready to the computer base. 3. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in the kit to their respective connectors on the system board (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. Replace the six screws that secure the system board to Contents Page Connect the ExpressCard cables ...
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.... 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. Remove the two screws securing the display assembly from the routing channel. 1 securing tabs 2 antenna cables 5. Damage ... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 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...
.... 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. Remove the two screws securing the display assembly from the routing channel. 1 securing tabs 2 antenna cables 5. Damage ... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 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...
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Pull the antenna cables through the routing hole to the base of the computer. 11. Remove the two screws that the display and camera cables are properly routed and secured beneath the routing guides. 7. NOTE: Ensure that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). Replace and tighten the two that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 1 camera cable connector 3 power button cable connector 2 display cable connector 4 hinge screws (2) 11. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 7. Disconnect the camera...
Pull the antenna cables through the routing hole to the base of the computer. 11. Remove the two screws that the display and camera cables are properly routed and secured beneath the routing guides. 7. NOTE: Ensure that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). Replace and tighten the two that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 1 camera cable connector 3 power button cable connector 2 display cable connector 4 hinge screws (2) 11. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 7. Disconnect the camera...
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CAUTION: Removal of the four sides to release the bezel from the display bottom cover requires extreme care to avoid damage to the bezel and the display panel. 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). Remove the four screws securing the display panel to -Edge display panels, which should not be disassembled. 1. Using the camera cable pull-tab, disconnect the camera cable from the double-sided tape. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to the display panel. 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display ...
CAUTION: Removal of the four sides to release the bezel from the display bottom cover requires extreme care to avoid damage to the bezel and the display panel. 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). Remove the four screws securing the display panel to -Edge display panels, which should not be disassembled. 1. Using the camera cable pull-tab, disconnect the camera cable from the double-sided tape. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to the display panel. 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display ...
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Turn over the display panel. 1 display panel bracket (1 left, 1 right) 2 screws (4 total; 2 on each side) 9. Lift the display panel out of the display panel. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the display cable to the display panel and remove the brackets. 8. 1 screws (4) 2 camera cable pull-tab 3 camera cable 4 display panel 6. Using the display cable pull-tab disconnect the display cable from the display board. 1 display cable connector 2 display cable 3 display cable pull-tab Replacing the Display Panel 1. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the ...
Turn over the display panel. 1 display panel bracket (1 left, 1 right) 2 screws (4 total; 2 on each side) 9. Lift the display panel out of the display panel. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the display cable to the display panel and remove the brackets. 8. 1 screws (4) 2 camera cable pull-tab 3 camera cable 4 display panel 6. Using the display cable pull-tab disconnect the display cable from the display board. 1 display cable connector 2 display cable 3 display cable pull-tab Replacing the Display Panel 1. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the ...
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Replace the four screws that secure the display hinges to the display panel. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 8. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the two screws (one on the display cover and gently lower the display panel into place. 6. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Panel). 4. Remove the display panel without ...
Replace the four screws that secure the display hinges to the display panel. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 8. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the two screws (one on the display cover and gently lower the display panel into place. 6. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Panel). 4. Remove the display panel without ...
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...perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: Before turning 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. ...ExpressCard cables 2 screws (4) Replacing the ExpressCard Board 1. 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 your computer, read the safety information...
...perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: Before turning 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. ...ExpressCard cables 2 screws (4) Replacing the ExpressCard Board 1. 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 your computer, read the safety information...