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...or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell Battery Wireless Mini... Corporation in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Model PP35L December 2008 Rev. A00
...or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Rear Caps Processor Heat Sink Processor Thermal Fan Memory Coin-Cell Battery Wireless Mini... Corporation in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, XPS, and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Model PP35L December 2008 Rev. A00
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...computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain 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 back panel) on your warranty. Follow the ...that secures the module. 3. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Back to Contents Page IEEE 1394 Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the IEEE 1394 Module Replacing the IEEE 1394 Module CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best ...
...computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain 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 back panel) on your warranty. Follow the ...that secures the module. 3. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Back to Contents Page IEEE 1394 Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the IEEE 1394 Module Replacing the IEEE 1394 Module CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best ...
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... 3 AC adapter connector cable Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Replace the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Display Assembly). NOTICE: Before turning on your warranty. NOTICE:...cable through the routing guide. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer....
... 3 AC adapter connector cable Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Replace the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Display Assembly). NOTICE: Before turning on your warranty. NOTICE:...cable through the routing guide. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer....
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Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your warranty. ... additional safety best practices information, 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 the audio board and the system board. 4. Remove...
Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your warranty. ... additional safety best practices information, 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 the audio board and the system board. 4. Remove...
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...Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover ...CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the computer is not covered by Dell™ is turned off. 2. Processor...
...Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover ...CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the computer is not covered by Dell™ is turned off. 2. Processor...
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Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Lift the assembly out of the computer ... the system board (see Replacing the System Board). Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the spring from the hook that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released. 4. Using a small screwdriver, ...
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. Lift the assembly out of the computer ... the system board (see Replacing the System Board). Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the spring from the hook that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released. 4. Using a small screwdriver, ...
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...your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and ... steps before you turn off when you are correctly oriented and aligned. As you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver ...
...your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and ... steps before you turn off when you are correctly oriented and aligned. As you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver ...
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When the flash update is plugged in and that appear on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Press during POST to boot and updates the new BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop and is titled the same ...: If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from a CD before inserting the CD. 2. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new system...
When the flash update is plugged in and that appear on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Press during POST to boot and updates the new BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop and is titled the same ...: If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from a CD before inserting the CD. 2. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new system...
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...the battery bay until it clicks into place. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 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 battery bay until it clicks into place. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 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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...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful not to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the processor. 5. NOTICE: To avoid ... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it comes to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful not to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the processor. 5. NOTICE: To avoid ... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it comes to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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... on your computer. Replace the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... off the thermal cooling pads attached to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it . 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working...
... on your computer. Replace the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... off the thermal cooling pads attached to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it . 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Before Working...
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...that shipped with your computer. Remove the two screws from their routing guides. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ... remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Assembly 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Follow the ...
...that shipped with your computer. Remove the two screws from their routing guides. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ... remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Assembly 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Follow the ...
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...replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain 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 back panel) on your computer. Remove the...Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Removing the eSATA Connector 1. Back to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best ...
...replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain 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 back panel) on your computer. Remove the...Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Removing the eSATA Connector 1. Back to Contents Page eSATA Connector Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the eSATA Connector Replacing the eSATA Connector CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best ...
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... instructions in the kit and adhere the pads to the portions of the computer). Removing the Thermal Fan 1. Back to Contents Page Thermal Fan Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that cover the central...
... instructions in the kit and adhere the pads to the portions of the computer). Removing the Thermal Fan 1. Back to Contents Page Thermal Fan Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that cover the central...
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...Pull the blue pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the system board connector. 5. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive... is not covered by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. NOTICE: Only a certified service ...
...Pull the blue pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the system board connector. 5. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive... is not covered by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. NOTICE: Only a certified service ...
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... according to region) from the connector. 4. Lift the keyboard out of the computer). Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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 on your ...
... according to region) from the connector. 4. Lift the keyboard out of the computer). Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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 on your ...
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...Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to spread the memory module securing clips. 3. Install only memory modules that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer warranty. NOTICE: To prevent...
...Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to spread the memory module securing clips. 3. Install only memory modules that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer warranty. NOTICE: To prevent...
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...You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. Full Mini-Card l Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) or Internal Card with your computer, the card is ... should perform repairs on the computer. Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
...You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. Full Mini-Card l Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) or Internal Card with your computer, the card is ... should perform repairs on the computer. Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... grounding strap or by your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Damage due to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
... grounding strap or by your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer. Damage due to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
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... (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back center of the palm rest while pulling on the outside. 8. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Before...
... (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back center of the palm rest while pulling on the outside. 8. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Before...