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..., 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 Drive ExpressCard Board AC Adapter Connector USB ...is used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not followed. Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of your computer. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a ...
..., 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 Drive ExpressCard Board AC Adapter Connector USB ...is used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not followed. Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of your computer. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a ...
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... main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. 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 ... due to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables...
... main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. 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 ... due to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables...
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... appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins. The file icon appears on the screen. 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 installed properly...., and then click Save. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive CAUTION: Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to disk, and then click OK. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Otherwise, you do so may cause damage to save configuration changes. 6. When...
... appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins. The file icon appears on the screen. 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 installed properly...., and then click Save. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive CAUTION: Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to disk, and then click OK. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Otherwise, you do so may cause damage to save configuration changes. 6. When...
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... processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws on the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 5. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by periodically... on the thermal-cooling assembly processor cover. 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor heat sink 8. 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 ...
... processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws on the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 5. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by periodically... on the thermal-cooling assembly processor cover. 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor heat sink 8. 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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... into the bay until it . 1. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. If either the processor or heat sink is achieved. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable to the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. NOTE: This procedure assumes that...
... into the bay until it . 1. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the ExpressCard Board). 6. If either the processor or heat sink is achieved. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable to the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 5. NOTE: This procedure assumes that...
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on computer base. 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the computer base. 7. Connect the AC adapter... Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer. ...
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on computer base. 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the computer base. 7. Connect the AC adapter... Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer. ...
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Slide the battery into place, or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to your computer. 3. Turn on the computer. Forcing the base cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks...
Slide the battery into place, or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to your computer. 3. Turn on the computer. Forcing the base cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it clicks...
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... and cable out of the computer base. 1 AC adapter cable connector 3 cable routing 2 screw Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Route the AC adapter cable through the routing guide. 4. Connect the AC adapter cable to the computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Place...
... and cable out of the computer base. 1 AC adapter cable connector 3 cable routing 2 screw Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Route the AC adapter cable through the routing guide. 4. Connect the AC adapter cable to the computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Place...
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... Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the three screws on the back of the computer). Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from the routing guides. 7. Release the subwoofer cable from the system...the computer base and replace the three screws securing the subwoofer to the computer base. 2. Back to Contents Page Subwoofer Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Subwoofer Assembly Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
... Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the three screws on the back of the computer). Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable from the routing guides. 7. Release the subwoofer cable from the system...the computer base and replace the three screws securing the subwoofer to the computer base. 2. Back to Contents Page Subwoofer Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Subwoofer Assembly Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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Back to their respective connectors on the system board. 6. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable to Contents Page 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 5.
Back to their respective connectors on the system board. 6. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable to Contents Page 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 5.
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... www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 7. Remove the processor bracket from the respective system board connectors. 5. Damage due to servicing that secure the system board to the computer base. 1 fan cable connector 3 AC adapter cable ... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer,...
... www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 7. Remove the processor bracket from the respective system board connectors. 5. Damage due to servicing that secure the system board to the computer base. 1 fan cable connector 3 AC adapter cable ... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer,...
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... procedures in the computer base. 2. Route the USB connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Remove the AC adapter connector (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page USB Connector Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the USB Connector Cable Replacing the USB Connector Cable WARNING: Before...
... procedures in the computer base. 2. Route the USB connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Remove the AC adapter connector (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page USB Connector Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the USB Connector Cable Replacing the USB Connector Cable WARNING: Before...
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Replace the AC adapter connector (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Back to the computer. 5. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the AC Adapter Connector). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Replace the AC adapter connector (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Back to the computer. 5. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the AC Adapter Connector). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Setup Guide
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... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Windows Vista 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 9 Using Your Studio Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Media Controls 19 Display Features 21 ... 23 Software Features 24 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Dell Support Center 33 Using Support Tools 33 System Messages 34 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Windows Vista 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 9 Using Your Studio Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Media Controls 19 Display Features 21 ... 23 Software Features 24 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Dell Support Center 33 Using Support Tools 33 System Messages 34 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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... - Save the blank for use . 13 blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Connects to the AC adapter to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use when no media card is facing upward ...Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 23. 4 USB 2.0 connector - 2 SD/MMC - Plays or...
... - Save the blank for use . 13 blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Connects to the AC adapter to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use when no media card is facing upward ...Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 23. 4 USB 2.0 connector - 2 SD/MMC - Plays or...
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...on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Right digital array microphone (optional) - WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). 22 Combines with the left digital array microphone to ... and voice recording. 5 Display - This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may...
...on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Right digital array microphone (optional) - WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). 22 Combines with the left digital array microphone to ... and voice recording. 5 Display - This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may...
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...the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the light on the AC adapter is turned on . The display may not be responding. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume ...normal operation. 29 If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is on . If the problem persists, see the Dell Technology Guide on the AC adapter cable. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or...
...the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the light on the AC adapter is turned on . The display may not be responding. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume ...normal operation. 29 If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is on . If the problem persists, see the Dell Technology Guide on the AC adapter cable. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or...
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AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency 100-240 VAC 115-230 VAC (AutoAir Adapter) 1.5 A 2.5 A (Auto-Air Adapter) 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current (90 W) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A (continuous) Output current (65 W)... 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 +/- 1 VDC Basic Specifications AC Adapter Dimensions: 65 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height Width 16 mm (0.6 in) 15 mm (0.59 in) (AutoAir...
AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency 100-240 VAC 115-230 VAC (AutoAir Adapter) 1.5 A 2.5 A (Auto-Air Adapter) 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current (90 W) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A (continuous) Output current (65 W)... 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 +/- 1 VDC Basic Specifications AC Adapter Dimensions: 65 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height Width 16 mm (0.6 in) 15 mm (0.59 in) (AutoAir...
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Basic Specifications AC Adapter Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature ranges: Operating Storage 147 mm (5.8 in) 0.345 kg (0.76 lb) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) (Auto-Air Adapter) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) -40° to 70...°C (-40° to 158°F) (Auto-Air Adapter) 60 Physical Height Width 25.3 mm to 38.9 mm (0.996 in to 1.23 in) 371.6 mm (14.63 in) Depth 253 mm (9.96 in) Weight (...
Basic Specifications AC Adapter Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature ranges: Operating Storage 147 mm (5.8 in) 0.345 kg (0.76 lb) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) (Auto-Air Adapter) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) -40° to 70...°C (-40° to 158°F) (Auto-Air Adapter) 60 Physical Height Width 25.3 mm to 38.9 mm (0.996 in to 1.23 in) 371.6 mm (14.63 in) Depth 253 mm (9.96 in) Weight (...