Dell 1340 Laptop User Manual
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1. 4 Replace the rear caps see Replacing the Rear Caps 5 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 6 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Graphic Processor Heat Sink Thermal Fan Removing the Graphic Processor Heat Sink Thermal Fan K NOTE The graphic processor heat sink availability may depend on your system configuration K NOTE The removal procedure for the thermal fan may differ according to your system configuration 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the base cover see Removing the Base Cover 3 Remove the rear caps see Removing the Rear Caps 4 Remove the central processor heat sink see Removing the Central Processor Heat Sink 5 Loosen the two captive screws and remove the other two screws that secure the graphic processor heat sink thermal fan to the system board 6 Disconnect the thermal fan cable from the system board connector 1 fan cable 2 graphic processor heat sink a ieman phem iE 5 captive screws PP 7 Lift the graphic processor heat sink thermal fan off the computer Replacing the Graphic Processor Heat Sink Thermal Fan K NOTE This procedure assumes that you have already removed the graphic processor heat sink thermal fan and are ready to replace it 1 Place the new thermal cooling pad on the graphic processor heat sink thermal fan 7 NOTE If the graphic processor hea2. Unless otherwise noted each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist 1 You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Phillips screwdriver Processor extraction tool 1 Small flat blade screwdriver Torx T5 screwdriver BIOS upgrade CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 In Microsoft Windows Vista click Start click the arrow a and then click Shut Down The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes 3 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety A CAUTI ON Before
3. not covered by your warranty o O O gt NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working nside Your Computer before working inside the computer Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 3 Turn the computer over and remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base fa 5 Lift the optical drive off the computer 6 Detach the interposer from the optical drive Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Attach the interposer to the optical drive 2 Place the optical drive in the computer base 3 Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the system board 4 Turn the computer over and replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such
4. NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini Cards from sources other than Dell DO O If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer the card is already installed Your computer has three Mini Card slots two Full Mini Card slots one Half Mini Card slot The types of Mini Cards supported are Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Half Mini Card Mobile broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Full Mini Card Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN or Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Full Mini Card K NOTE Your computer can only support two Full Mini Cards and one Half Mini Card at a time K NOTE The WLAN slot supports a half Mini Card K NOTE Depending on the configuration of the system when it was sold one or more of the Mini Card slots may not have Min Cards installed in them Removing the Mini Card 1 Follow the instructi
5. as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty o O O gt NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer Removing the Palm Rest 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove base cover see Removing the Base Cover 3 Remove the rear caps see Removing the Rear Caps 4 Remove the fifteen screws from the computer base 5 Turn the computer over 1 keyboard cable connector 2 daughter board cable connector fsfomet PS 6 Starting at the back center of the palm rest use your fingers to gently ease the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pulling on the outside 7 Disconnect the daughter board cable and keyboard cable from the respective system board connectors NOTICE Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest 8 Lift the palm rest off the computer base Replacing the Palm Rest 1 Align the palm rest with the computer base 2 Connect the daughter board cable and keyboard cable to their respective system board connectors and gently snap the palm rest into place 3 Turn the computer upside down and replace the fift
6. connector memory module connector securing clips 2 efena S Replacing the Memory Module s 1 Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot 2 Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 degree angle and press the module down until it clicks into place If you do not feel the click remove the module and reinstall it K NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot 1 j NOTI CE If the cover is difficult to close remove the module and reinstall it Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer 3 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 4 Slide the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 5 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click Start Help and Support Dell System I nformation Back to Contents Page 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 shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance
7. guide 5 Lift the AC adaptor connector and cable out of the computer base screw 2 AC adaptor connector 1 fs eabieroutng dt it CCS Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1 Place the AC adapter connector in the computer base 2 Replace the screw that secures the AC adapter connector 3 Route the AC adapter cable through the routing guide NOTICE Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 4 Replace the eSATA connector see Replacing the eSATA Connector Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board A CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTI CE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE To help prevent damage to the
8. lift the cover off the computer A CAUTION Do not touch the processor heat sink Processor components should be removed only by trained support personnel base cover captive screws 10 Replacing the Base Cover 1 Replace the base cover 2 Tighten the ten captive screws on the base cover 3 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page 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 safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty o O O gt NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working nside Your Computer before working inside the computer Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Co
9. nside Your Computer before working inside the computer Removing the Status Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 3 Disconnect the status light board cable from the system board connector 4 Remove the screw that secures the status light board to the computer base 5 Lift the status light board off the computer system board cable connector screw al status light cable ra status light board Replacing the Status Light Board 1 Place the status light board on the computer base 2 Replace the screw that secures the status light board to the computer base 3 Connect the status light cable to the system board connector 4 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page 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 shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer o eo gt NOTICE Only a certified service t
10. rest 3 Replace the ten screws that secure the keyboard and the shield to the palm rest 4 Connect the backlit keyboard cable availability varies according to region to the connector 5 Connect the multimedia board cable and power board cable to their connectors 6 Connect the dual multimedia board power board cable to the connector NOTICE The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page 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 information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty o O O gt NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working
11. to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw 2 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor to the system board 3 Peel the backing off the new thermal cooling pads in the kit and adhere the pads to the portions of the processor heat sink that cover the central processor unit and the graphic processor unit K NOTE If the processor or system board is replaced use the thermal cooling pads provided in the kit on the processor heat sinks to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads 4 Replace the central processor heat sink see Replacing the Central Processor Heat Sink 5 Replace the rear caps see Replacing the Rear Caps 6 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 7 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place 8 Update the BIOS using the BIOS upgrade CD See Flashing the BIOS Back to Contents Page Back 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 shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding s
12. Dell Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Before You Begin Keyboard Base Cover Display Assembly Coin Cell Battery Optical Drive Hard Drive Status Light Board Memory System Board Rear Caps eSATA Connector Processor Heat Sink AC Adapter Connector Processor Battery Latch Assembly Wireless Mini Card Flashing the BIOS Palm Rest Notes Notices and Cautions K 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 A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2008 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell XPS and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary inte
13. Replace the four screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base 6 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover NOTICE Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 7 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place 8 Install the operating system for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Rear Caps Dell Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Removing the Rear Caps Replacing the Rear Caps such as a connector on the back of the computer not covered by your warranty o Oo O gt before working inside the computer CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTI ON Before performing this procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer and remove any other external cables from the computer NOTI CE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pe
14. Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Removing the Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty o O O gt NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer Removing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the base cover see Removing the Base Cover 3 Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the system board connector 4 Lift the coin cell battery off the computer base 1 coin cell battery cable connector 2 coin cell battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Replace the coin cell battery 2 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the system board connector 3 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 4 Slide the b
15. attery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Processor Dell Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor A CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To prevent intermittent contact between the ZI F socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw NOTICE To avoid damage to the processor hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer Removing the Processor 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the base cover see Remo
16. ay result in damage to the computer 5 Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive A CAUTION If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance NOTICE To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state NOTICE Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working nside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell NOTE If you are installing a hard d
17. e Auxiliary WWAN black triangle black with gray stripe WLAN 2 antenna cables Main WLAN white triangle Auxiliary WLAN black triangle WPAN one antenna cable WPAN 6 Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve 7 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 8 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide K NOTE If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities For more generic driver information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page 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 shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
18. each side g power light cable connector display cable pull tab camera cable connector man display cable grounding screw Replacing the Display Assembly NOTICE To avoid damage to the display you must not disassemble your Edge to Edge display assembly 1 Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws two on either side that secure the display assembly 2 Replace the display cable grounding screw that secures the display ground cable to the system board 3 Carefully slide the Mini Card antenna cables through the system board and into their routing guides 4 Reconnect the Mini Card cables to the Mini Card if applicable see Replacing the Mini Card 5 Route the power light cable and camera cable through the routing guides and connect the cables to the respective system board connectors 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest NOTICE Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer Back to Contents Page Back 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 shipped with your computer For additional safety be
19. echnician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board See Specifications in your Setup Guide for information on the memory supported by your computer Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer K NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty Your computer has two user accessible SODIMM sockets that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer The DIMM B memory module is located directly above the DIMM A memory module located on the bottom of the computer NOTICE If you need to install memory modules in two connectors install a memory module in the DI MM A connector before you install a module in the DI MM B connector Removing the Memory Module s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the base cover see Removing the Base Cover NOTICE To prevent damage to the memory module connector do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up 4 Remove the module from the
20. een screws in the computer base 4 Replace the rear caps see Replacing the Rear Caps 5 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 6 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page 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 your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty o O O gt NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working nside Your Computer before working inside the computer Removing the AC Adapter Connector 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the eSATA connector see Removing the eSATA Connector 3 Remove the screw that secures the AC adapter connector 4 Remove the AC adapter cable from the routing
21. era cable connector 4 eSATA cable connector AC adapter cable connector 6 system board status light board cable connector la screws 7 fofsspay cable grounaingscrew SSCS 13 Disconnect the display cable power light cable camera cable and status light board cable from the system board connector 14 Lift the system board at an angle towards the side of the computer and disconnect the eSATA cable and AC adapter cable from the system board 15 Lift the system board out of the computer base Replacing the System Board 1 Place the system board in the computer base at an angle 2 Connect the eSATA cable and the AC adapter cable to the system board and place the system board in position 3 Replace the seven screws that secure the system board to the computer base 4 Connect the display cable power light cable camera cable and status light board cable to the system board connector 5 Replace the display cable grounding screw that secures the display ground cable to the system board 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 8 Replace the Mini Cards if any see Replacing the Mini Card 9 Place the new thermal cooling pads on the processor heat sinks NOTE If the processor or system board is replaced use the thermal cooling pad provided in the kit on the central processor heat sink and graphic processor heat sink to ensure that the
22. ll telephone or network cables from the computer 4 Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8 in 1 Memory Card Reader 5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer NOTICE To avoid damage to the computer use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers 6 Turn the computer over 7 Slide the battery release latch to the side 8 Slide the battery out of the battery bay aa battery 2 battery release latch 9 Press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page 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 new system board flash the BIOS from the CD If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD flash the BIOS from the hard drive Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly K NOTE If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD 2 Insert the BIOS upgrade CD and restart the computer Follow the instructions tha
23. mputer 2 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board 3 Remove the mylar tapes on both ends of the battery latch assembly K NOTE The mylar tapes are fragile Remove them carefully You may have to reuse the tapes while replacing the battery latch assembly 4 Squeeze the battery release latch clip to remove the battery release latch 5 Remove the spring from the hook that holds it in place 6 Lift the battery latch assembly out of the computer base battery release latch clip m a awring Cid B Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1 Place the battery latch assembly in the channel in the computer base 2 Push the battery release latch clip into the computer base 3 Using a small screwdriver place the spring over the hook on the computer base 4 Replace the mylar tapes Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released 5 Follow the instructions in Replacing the System Board NOTICE Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Recommended Tools o Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer
24. ons in Before You Begin 2 Remove the base cover see Removing the Base Cover 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini Card K NOTE If you are removing a WPAN Mini Card disconnect the blue antenna cable from the Mini Card 3 antenna cable connectors 2 4 Remove the screw that secures the Mini Card to the system board 5 Lift the Mini Card out of the system board connector NOTICE When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer Replacing the Mini Card 1 Remove the new Mini Card from its packaging NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector 2 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 3 Press the other end of the Mini Card down into the slot on the system board 4 Replace the securing screw 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini Card you are installing The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini Card supported by your computer Connectors on the Mini Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WWAN 2 antenna cables Main WWAN white triangle white with gray strip
25. rest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model PP17S December 2008 Rev A00 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 that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance CAUTION Before performing these procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer and remove any other external cables from the computer such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working nside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface 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 ten captive screws on the base cover and
26. rform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working nside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTICE To avoid damage to the display you must not disassemble your Edge to Edge display assembly in the field Removing the Display Assembly Follow the instructions in Before You Begin Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive Make note of the Mini Card cable routing and carefully dislodge the Mini Card antenna cables from their routing guides 5 6 Pull the Mini Card cables out through the system board so that they are clear of the computer base Make note of the display cable power light cable and camera cable routing 7 Remove the display cable grounding screw that secures the display ground cable to the system board 8 Disconnect the display cable power light cable and camera cable from their system board connectors and dislodge the cables from their routing guides 9 Remove the four screws two on either side that secure the display assembly to the computer base 10 Lift the display assembly off the computer NOTICE To avoid damage to the display you must not disassemble your Edge to Edge display assembly screws total 4 2 on
27. riodically touching an unpainted metal surface NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 10 Removing the Rear Caps 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the base cover see Removing the Base Cover 3 Remove the three screws that secure the left and right rear caps to the computer base 4 Lift the rear caps off the computer base 1 rear caps 2 screws 3 Replacing the Rear Caps 1 Replace the rear caps 2 Replace the three screws that secure the left and right rear caps to the computer base 3 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 4 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard o O O gt CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTI CE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain
28. rive from a source other than Dell you need to install an operating system drivers and utilities on the new hard drive see the Dell Technology Guide EE O O O gt Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the base cover see Removing the Base Cover 3 Remove the four screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base 4 Pull the blue pull tab to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the system board connector 5 Lift the hard drive out of the computer base NOTICE When the hard drive is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer 1 blue pull tab 2 screws 4 hard drive assembly 6 Pull the interposer to detach it from the hard drive 7 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive and remove the bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector 2 Replace the hard drive bracket and the four screws that secure the bracket to the hard drive 3 Connect the interposer to the hard drive 4 Place the hard drive assembly in the computer base 5
29. rmal conductivity is achieved 10 Replace the processor heat sinks see Replacing the Central Processor Heat Sink and Replacing the Graphic Processor Heat Sink Thermal Fan 11 Replace the rear caps see Replacing the Rear Caps 12 Replace the memory modules if any see Replacing the Memory Module s 13 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 14 Replace the coin cell battery see Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 15 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover NOTICE Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 16 Turn on the computer K NOTE After you have replaced the system board enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board 17 Insert the BIOS upgrade CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Back to Contents Page
30. st practices information 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty o O O gt NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working nside Your Computer before working inside the computer Removing the eSATA Connector 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board 4 Remove the two screws that secure the eSATA connector 5 Remove the eSATA cable from the routing guide 6 Lift the eSATA connector and cable out of the computer base Replacing the eSATA Connector 1 Place the eSATA connector in the computer base 2 Replace the two screws that secures the eSATA connector 3 Route the eSATA cable through the routing guide 4 Connect the eSATA cable to the system board connector NOTICE Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so m
31. system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer The system board s BIOS chip contains the Service Tag which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board NOTICE Handle components and cards by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Removing the System Board 1 10 Ti T Follow the instructions in Before You Begin Remove the base cover see Removing the Base Cover Remove the coin cell battery see Removing the Coin Cell Battery Remove the hard drive see Removing the Hard Drive Remove the memory modules see Removing the Memory Module s Remove the rear caps see Removing the Rear Caps Remove the processor heat sinks see Removing the Central Processor Heat Sink and Removing the Graphic Processor Heat Sink Thermal Fan Remove the Mini Cards is any see Removing the Mini Card Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive Remove the seven screws that secure the system board to the computer base Remove the display cable grounding screw that secures the display ground cable to the system board 1 display cable pull tab power light cable connector 2 af cam
32. t appear on the screen The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS When the flash update is complete the computer will automatically reboot 3 Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the system setup program 4 Select the Exit menu 5 Select Load Setup Defaults to reset the computer defaults 6 Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the drive 7 Select Exit Saving Changes to save configuration changes 8 The BIOS upgrade finishes and the computer restarts automatically Flashing the BI OS From the Hard Drive 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the main battery is properly installed and a network cable is attached 2 Turn on the computer 3 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support dell com 4 Click Download Now to download the file 5 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears click Yes Accept this Agreement The File Download window appears 6 Click Save this program to disk and then click OK The Save In window appears 7 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu select Desktop and then click Save The file downloads to your desktop 8 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file 9 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Coin Cell Battery Dell
33. t sink is replaced the thermal cooling pad will be attached to the new graphic processor heat sink Use the thermal cooling pad provided in the kit on the central processor heat sink and graphic processor heat sink 2 Place the graphic processor heat sink thermal fan on the system board 3 Tighten the two captive screws and replace the other two screws that secure the graphic processor heat sink to the system board 4 Connect the thermal fan cable to the system board connector 5 Replace the central processor heat sink see Replacing the Central Processor Heat Sink 6 Replace the rear caps see Replacing the Rear Caps 7 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 8 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell Studio XPS 1340 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly oOo O O O gt CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTI CE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should pe
34. ted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working nside Your Computer before working inside the computer Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest Turn the palm rest over and remove the ten screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest NOTI CE The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard Disconnect the multimedia board cable and power board cable from their connectors Disconnect the dual multimedia board power board cable from the connector Disconnect the backlit keyboard cable availability varies according to region from the connector Remove the keyboard shield Lift the keyboard out of the palm rest multimedia board cable connector power board cable connector screws 10 4 ual multimedia board power oard cable connector backlit keyboard cable connector availability varies according to region Replacing the Keyboard 1 Replace the keyboard on the palm rest 2 Align the keyboard shield over the screw holes on the palm
35. trap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty o O O gt NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working nside Your Computer before working inside the computer Central Processor Heat Sink Removing the Central Processor Heat Sink 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the base cover see Removing the Base Cover 3 Remove the rear caps see Removing the Rear Caps 4 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the central processor heat sink to the system board captive screws 4 central processor heat sink 5 Lift the central processor heat sink off the computer Replacing the Central Processor Heat Sink K NOTE This procedure assumes that you have already removed the central processor heat sink and are ready to replace it 1 Place the new thermal cooling pad on the central processor heat sink K NOTE If the central processor heat sink is replaced the thermal cooling pad will be attached to the new central processor heat sink 2 Place the central processor heat sink on the system board 3 Tighten the four captive screws that secure the central processor heat sink to the system board
36. ving the Base Cover 3 Remove the rear caps see Removing the Rear Caps 4 Remove the central processor heat sink see Removing the Central Processor Heat Sink NOTICE When removing the processor pull it straight up Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor 5 To loosen the ZIF socket use a small flat blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop The ZIF socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board Take note of the arrow on the ZIF socket cam screw 6 Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor Installing the Processor NOTICE Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor Seating the processor properly in the ZI F socket does not require force NOTICE A processor that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket 1 Align the pin 1 corner of the processor so that it points to the triangle on the ZIF socket and insert the processor into the ZIF socket When the processor is correctly seated all four corners are aligned at the same height If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the others the processor is not seated correctly NOTICE To prevent intermittent contact between the ZI F socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply slight pressure
37. working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance NOTICE Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges Hold a component such as a processor by its edges not by its pins NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned NOTICE To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device 3 Disconnect a
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