Page 2 - Base Cover; Replacing the Base Cover
Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover Removing the Base Cover 1. Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2. Remove the battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer ). 3. Loosen the three capti...
Page 3 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; 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 removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure as...
Page 5 - Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a CD
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 provided with the new processor or new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the...
Page 7 - Removing the Camera Module; Replacing the Camera Module
Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel ). 3. Remov...
Page 8 - Center Control Cover; Removing the Center Control Cover
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover Removing the Center Control Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the screw securing the center control cov...
Page 9 - Replacing the Center Control Cover
Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in place. 3. Close the display and turn over the computer. 4. In the battery bay, replace the screw that se...
Page 10 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ). 3....
Page 11 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module; Replacing the Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor...
Page 13 - Processor Heat Sink; Removing the Processor Heat Sink; Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optic...
Page 15 - Display; Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Co...
Page 16 - Replacing the Display Assembly; Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel
7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 8. Disconnect the camera cable, display cable, and power button cable from their connectors on the system board and release it from the routing guides. 9. Pull the antenna cables through the routing hole and release them from the routing chann...
Page 17 - Replacing the Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 3. Gently push the display bezel outwards on each of the four sides to release the bezel from the display panel. Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions ...
Page 18 - Replacing the Display Panel
6. Lift the display panel out of the display cover. 7. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the display panel) securing the brackets to the display panel and remove the brackets. 8. Turn over the display panel. 9. Using the display cable pull-tab disconnect the display cable from the ...
Page 19 - Display Hinges; Removing the Display Hinges
3. Replace the four screws (two on each side of the display panel) to secure the display brackets to the display panel. 4. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera. 5. Align the screw holes on the display bracket with the corresponding screw holes and guide pins on the display cov...
Page 20 - ExpressCard Board; Removing the ExpressCard Board; Replacing the ExpressCard Board
Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board Removing the ExpressCard Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 3. Dis...
Page 22 - Fan; Removing the Fan; Replacing the Fan
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). 3. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, USB ca...
Page 24 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ). 3. Remove the four screws se...
Page 25 - Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Replace the hard drive bracket and tighten the four screws to secure the bracket to the hard drive. 3. Place the hard drive assembly in the computer base. 4. Slide in the hard drive assembly to make contact with...
Page 26 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3. Remove the two sc...
Page 28 - Battery Latch Assembly; Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing th...
Page 29 - Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2. Replace and tighten the screw securing the battery latch to the battery release latch. 3. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base. 4. Follow the steps in Removin...
Page 30 - Memory
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup Guide for information on the ...
Page 32 - Communication Cards; Subscriber Identity Module; Installing the SIM; Removing the SIM; Wireless Mini-Cards
Back to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. Installing the SIM ...
Page 33 - Removing the Mini-Card
l Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) or Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology — Full Mini-C a r d Removing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ). 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-...
Page 34 - Replacing the Mini-Card
Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. 3. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled WLAN and so on. 4. ...
Page 35 - Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive; Replacing the Optical Drive
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 3. Remove the screw on...
Page 36 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ). 3. Remove the eight screws from th...
Page 37 - Replacing the Palm Rest
9. Carefully lift the palm rest along the rear edge, near the hinge brackets, then gently lift the palm rest to remove it from the computer. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place. 2. Replace the ten screws on the palm rest....
Page 38 - Power Button Board; Removing the Power Button Board; Replacing the Power Button Board
Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board Removing the Power Button Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display hinges (see Removing the Display Hi...
Page 39 - AC Adapter Connector; Removing the AC Adapter Connector; Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector Removing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optic...
Page 41 - Speaker Assembly; Removing the Speaker Assembly; Replacing the Speaker Assembly
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker Assembly Removing the Speaker Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 3. Remov...
Page 43 - Subwoofer Assembly; Removing the Subwoofer Assembly; Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly
Back to Contents Page Subwoofer Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the Subwoofer Assembly Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly Removing the Subwoofer Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Dri...
Page 45 - System Board Assembly; Removing the System Board Assembly
Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly The BIOS chip in the system board contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The...
Page 46 - Replacing the System Board Assembly
9. Remove the Mini-Card from the system board (see Removing the Mini- Card ). 10. Remove the system board. Replacing the System Board Assembly Follow the steps in Removing the System Board Assembly in reverse order. Back to Contents Page NOTE: Depending on your system configuration, the numb...
Page 48 - USB Connector; Removing the USB Connector Cable
Back to Contents Page USB Connector Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Removing the USB Connector Cable Replacing the USB Connector Cable Removing the USB Connector Cable 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive )...