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Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Coin-Cell Battery Hard ...of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. is subject to avoid the problem. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button ... in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Trademarks used ...
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Coin-Cell Battery Hard ...of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. is subject to avoid the problem. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button ... in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Trademarks used ...
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...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Tighten the ten captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer, disconnect the AC...computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Tighten the ten captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer, disconnect the AC...computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 3. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... mylar tape 2 battery release latch clip 4 spring Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer base. Squeeze the ...release latch. 5. Remove the spring from the hook that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
... mylar tape 2 battery release latch clip 4 spring Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer base. Squeeze the ...release latch. 5. Remove the spring from the hook that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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... following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Some cables have connectors with your own personal safety. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the ...
... following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Some cables have connectors with your own personal safety. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the ...
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...will automatically reboot. 3. The File Download window appears. 6. The file icon appears on the screen. Ensure that appear on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD, and restart the computer. Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the hard drive. The file downloads to save... the new BIOS. Turn on the screen. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the...
...will automatically reboot. 3. The File Download window appears. 6. The file icon appears on the screen. Ensure that appear on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD, and restart the computer. Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the hard drive. The file downloads to save... the new BIOS. Turn on the screen. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the...
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...the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to the system board connector. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: 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...
...the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to the system board connector. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: 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...
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... ZIF socket Use a processor extraction tool to the system board. Remove the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until...apply slight pressure to the center of processor 6. Be careful not to the cam stop. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
... ZIF socket Use a processor extraction tool to the system board. Remove the rear caps (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until...apply slight pressure to the center of processor 6. Be careful not to the cam stop. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
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... computer. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the central processor heat sink to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Central Processor Heat Sink Graphic Processor Heat Sink/Thermal Fan CAUTION: 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...
... computer. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the central processor heat sink to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Central Processor Heat Sink Graphic Processor Heat Sink/Thermal Fan CAUTION: 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...
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... that secures the display ground cable to the system board. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the Mini-Card cable routing and ... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Follow the instructions in the field...
... that secures the display ground cable to the system board. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the Mini-Card cable routing and ... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Follow the instructions in the field...
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...by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: 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 the ...
...by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: 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 the ...
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...for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on or in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than... Dell. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not in the computer, store it from the ...
...for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on or in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than... Dell. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not in the computer, store it from the ...
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...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Replace the base cover (see "Before Working ...wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. Back to Contents Page Rear Caps Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Rear Caps Replacing the Rear Caps CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Replace the base cover (see "Before Working ...wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. Back to Contents Page Rear Caps Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Rear Caps Replacing the Rear Caps CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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...secure the keyboard to the palm rest. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: The keycaps on the back of the palm rest. 1 multimedia board cable connector 2 power board cable ...remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
...secure the keyboard to the palm rest. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: The keycaps on the back of the palm rest. 1 multimedia board cable connector 2 power board cable ...remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
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...status light board on the computer base. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to the system board connector... (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
...status light board on the computer base. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to the system board connector... (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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...damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3. Remove the module from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the bottom of the computer. Align the notch in the...battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you install a module in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
...damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3. Remove the module from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the bottom of the computer. Align the notch in the...battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you install a module in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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... half Mini-Card. Your computer has three Mini-Card slots: l two Full Mini-Card slots l one Half Mini-Card at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Full Mini-Card NOTE: Your computer can only support two Full Mini-Cards and one Half Mini-Card slot The types of ...with your warranty. Damage due to servicing that shipped with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology - Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is ...
... half Mini-Card. Your computer has three Mini-Card slots: l two Full Mini-Card slots l one Half Mini-Card at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Full Mini-Card NOTE: Your computer can only support two Full Mini-Cards and one Half Mini-Card slot The types of ...with your warranty. Damage due to servicing that shipped with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology - Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is ...
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...battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your computer. Turn ... technician should perform repairs on the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
...battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on your computer. Turn ... technician should perform repairs on the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Turn the computer over. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
... avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Turn the computer over. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
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... the computer, replace all screws and ensure that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Remove ...the eSATA connector (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the AC ...
... the computer, replace all screws and ensure that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Remove ...the eSATA connector (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the AC ...
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... due to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. Remove the processor heat sinks (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by their edges, and avoid...working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Rear Caps). 7. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
... due to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. Remove the processor heat sinks (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by their edges, and avoid...working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Rear Caps). 7. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...