Dell Studio XPS 1640 User Manual

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Model PP35L
December 2008 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Base Cover
Hard Drive
Rear Caps
Processor Heat Sink
Processor
Thermal Fan
Memory
Coin-Cell Battery
Wireless Mini-Card
Palm Rest
Keyboard
Speakers
Optical Drive
Display Assembly
IEEE 1394 Module
Subwoofer
Audio Board
System Board
TV Tuner Card (Optional)
eSATA Connector
AC Adapter Connector
Battery Latch Assembly
Flashing the BIOS
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Dell Studio XPS 1640 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel PM45 Express
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Display	16.0 inch (1920 x 1080)
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670
Memory	Up to 8GB DDR3
Storage	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows Vista
Optical Drive	DVD\u00b1RW
Battery	6-cell Lithium Ion
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n, Bluetooth
Ports	USB 2.0, eSATA/USB combo, HDMI, IEEE 1394

Summary

IEEE 1394 Module

Removing the IEEE 1394 Module

Steps to safely remove the IEEE 1394 module from the computer base.

Replacing the IEEE 1394 Module

Steps to install a new IEEE 1394 module into the computer base.

AC Adapter Connector

Removing the AC Adapter Connector

Steps to safely disconnect and remove the AC adapter connector.

Replacing the AC Adapter Connector

Steps to install a new AC adapter connector into the computer.

Audio Board

Removing the Audio Board

Steps to safely disconnect and remove the audio board.

Replacing the Audio Board

Steps to install a new audio board into the computer.

Base Cover

Removing the Base Cover

Steps to safely remove the computer's base cover.

Replacing the Base Cover

Steps to properly reinstall the computer's base cover.

Battery Latch Assembly

Removing the Battery Latch Assembly

Steps to safely remove the battery latch assembly.

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

Steps to install a new battery latch assembly.

Before You Begin

Turning Off Your Computer

Provides steps to safely power down the computer before servicing.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Outlines essential safety precautions and preparation steps before opening the computer.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Steps to safely remove the coin-cell battery from the computer.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Steps to install a new coin-cell battery into the computer.

Processor

Removing the Processor

Installing the Processor

Processor Heat Sink

Removing the Processor Heat Sink

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

Display Assembly

Removing the Display Assembly

Replacing the Display Assembly

eSATA Connector

Removing the eSATA Connector

Replacing the eSATA Connector

Thermal Fan

Removing the Thermal Fan

Replacing the Thermal Fan

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

Memory

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Replacing the 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

Speakers

Removing the Speakers

Replacing the Speakers

Subwoofer

Removing the Subwoofer

Replacing the Subwoofer

System Board

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board