Dell Studio 1535 User Manual

Dell™Studio1535/1536ServiceManual
Before You Begin
Base Cover
Coin-Cell Battery
Memory
Hard Drive
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor Module
Center Control Cover
Keyboard
Wireless Mini-Card
Display
Camera
Palm Rest
Speaker Assembly
Optical Drive
USB/Audio Board
Microphone
System Board Assembly
Battery Latch Assembly
Flashing the BIOS
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Dell Studio 1535 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics	Intel GMA X3100 or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
Memory	Up to 4GB DDR2
Storage	Up to 320GB HDD
Battery	6-cell or 9-cell Lithium-Ion
HDMI	Yes
VGA	Yes
Display	15.4 inches
Screen Resolution	1280 x 800
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows Vista
Wireless	802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.0
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0

Summary

Base Cover

Removing the Base Cover

Replacing the Base Cover

Before You Begin

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Outlines essential safety guidelines and preparation steps before servicing the computer.

Flashing the BIOS

USB/Audio Board

Removing the USB/Audio Board

Replacing the USB/Audio Board

Camera

Center Control Cover

Processor Module

Removing the Processor Module

Detailed steps for safely removing the processor module from its socket.

Replacing the Processor Module

Instructions for correctly installing the processor module and securing it.

Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Steps to disconnect and remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly.

Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Instructions to properly install and secure the thermal-cooling assembly.

Display Assembly

Removing the Display Assembly

Detailed steps to detach and remove the entire display unit.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Instructions for installing the display assembly and reconnecting it.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Detailed steps for safely disconnecting and removing the hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Steps for installing the new hard drive and reconnecting it.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Instructions to disconnect and remove the keyboard from the chassis.

Replacing the Keyboard

Steps to install the keyboard and secure it in place.

Memory

Removing Memory Module(s)

Steps to safely remove RAM modules from the slots.

Replacing Memory Module(s)

Wireless Mini-Card

Removing the Mini-Card

Replacing the Mini-Card

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive

Palm Rest

Removing the Palm Rest

Replacing the Palm Rest

Speaker Assembly

System Board Assembly

Removing the System Board Assembly

Detailed steps to disconnect and remove the system board.

Replacing the System Board Assembly

Steps to install the new system board and reconnect cables.