Dell 1737 - Studio - Laptop, Service Manual

Page 1: ...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 interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model PP31L October 2008 Rev A01 Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Coin Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink Processor Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Camera optional Palm R...

Page 2: ... secures it 2 Connect the audio board cable to the connector on the system board 3 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Palm Rest 4 Reinstall the memory modules and Mini Cards if any 5 Reinstall any removed cards in the ExpressCard and 8 in 1 card slots CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices i...

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Page 4: ...tery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer CAUTION 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 fr...

Page 5: ...ove the charger board see Removing the Charger Board 9 Remove the three screws that secure the battery latch assembly to the computer base 10 Remove the spring from the hook that holds it in place 11 Lift the assembly out of the computer base Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer NOTICE T...

Page 6: ... palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 9 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 10 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 11 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 12 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place ...

Page 7: ...ng safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety 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 avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer CAUTIO...

Page 8: ... Slide and click the battery latch release 9 Slide the battery out of the battery bay 10 Press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you ...

Page 9: ... 6 Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the drive and restart the computer Flashing the BIOS 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 Complianc...

Page 10: ... Align the camera board over the screw holes 2 Replace the two screws that secure the camera board to the display 3 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the display board 4 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 5 Follow the instructions inReplacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer follow the safety instructions that ...

Page 11: ...ter control cover and remove the cable 7 Lift the center control cover off the computer 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...

Page 12: ...n and pull down on the connector latch that secures the cable to the connector 2 Align the hooks beneath the center control cover and snap the cover in place 3 Turn the computer over and replace the screw that secures the center control cover to the computer base 4 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Page 13: ... board in the computer base 2 Replace the two screws that secure the charger board to the computer base 3 Follow the instructions in Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Page 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...

Page 14: ...e base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 3 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page 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...

Page 15: ...d with your computer 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 ZIF socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply slight pressure to the center of the proc...

Page 16: ...ssor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 5 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 6 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place 7 Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program CD See Flashing the BIOS Back to Contents Page NOTICE Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor Seating the processor properly in the ZIF s...

Page 17: ...t clicks into place CAUTION Before working inside your computer follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer 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 1 processor heat sink 2 captive screw 3 CAUTION Before working inside your comput...

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Page 19: ...odge the Mini Card antenna cables from their routing guides and pull the cables out through the system board so that they are clear of the computer base 9 Pull the display cable pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the display connector on the system board 10 Disconnect the optional camera cable and Wi Fi Sniffer Power Button Board cable connector from the system board CAUTION Before work...

Page 20: ...rough the system board and into their routing guides 4 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 5 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 6 Turn the computer over 7 Make note of the cable routing and carefully insert the Mini Card antenna cables through their routing guides 8 Reconnect the Mini Card cables to the Mini Cards if applicable see Wireless Mini Car...

Page 21: ...o place 2 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Display Assembly 2 Remove the display bezel see Display Bezel 3 Remove the six screws securing the display panel NOTICE Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may...

Page 22: ...lay back and connect the cables to the connectors on either side of the inverter board 3 Replace the six screws to secure the display panel to the display cover 4 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 5 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Cable Removing the Display Panel Cable 1 Follow the instructions in Display Assembly 1 display panel 2 sc...

Page 23: ...he tape 2 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 3 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 4 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Display Assembly Display Inverter Removing the Display Inverter 1 Follow the instructions in Display Assembly 2 Remove the display bezel see Display Bezel 3 Disconnect the cables from the connectors on either side of the inverter...

Page 24: ...splay Bezel 3 Remove the display panel see Removing the Display Panel 4 Remove the four screws two on each side that secure the hinges to the display cover and remove the hinges Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Replace the hinges and replace the four screws two on each side that secure the hinges to the display cover 2 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 3 Replace the display b...

Page 25: ...TION Before working inside your computer follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer 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 1 screw 2 fan 3 fan cable CAUTION Before working inside your computer follow the safety instructions tha...

Page 26: ...t 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 cov...

Page 27: ...b on the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive from the system board connector and to lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer Remove the four M3 x 3 mm screws securing the hard drive cage to the hard drive 1 hard drive 2 interposer 1 M3 x 3 mm screws 4 2 hard drive cage 3 hard drive 1 screws 4 2 hard drive assembly 3 black pull tab 1 M3 x 3 mm screws 4 2 black pull tab 3 hard drive cage...

Page 28: ...to the system board connector Replace the four screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base l Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 4 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place 5 Install the operating system for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide 6 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide Bac...

Page 29: ...ormation 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 help prevent damage to the syst...

Page 30: ...eyboard with the slots of the palm rest and slide the keyboard under the palm rest 3 Replace the four screws at the top of the keyboard 4 Align the hooks beneath the keyboard surround and snap it into place 5 Replace the Center Control Cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 6 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page 1 screw 4 2 keyboard 3 keyboard tab 6...

Page 31: ...lly spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up 4 Remove the module from the 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 NOTE Memory modules purchas...

Page 32: ...t 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 Information Back to Contents Page 1 memory module connector 2 securing clip 2 3 memory module NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touc...

Page 33: ...em board 3 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Palm Rest 4 Reinstall the memory modules and Mini Cards if any 5 Reinstall any removed cards in the ExpressCard and 8 in 1 card slots Back to Contents Page 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 ...

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Page 35: ...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 NOTE Only GSM HSDPA type cards need a SIM EVDO cards do not use a SIM 1 SIM eject bar 2 battery bay 3 SIM CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your comp...

Page 36: ...TE Your computer can only support two Full Mini Cards and one Half Mini Card at a time NOTE The WLAN slot supports a half Mini Card NOTE Depending on the configuration of the system when it was sold one or more of the Mini Card slots may not have Mini Cards installed in them NOTICE When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connect...

Page 37: ...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 NOTICE Install the UWB Mini Card in the WWAN or WPAN slot Do not install a UWB Mini Card in the WLAN card slot Doing so may cause damage to your computer NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the c...

Page 38: ...ontents Page 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 ...

Page 39: ...ws that secure the optical drive to the computer base 5 Lift the drive out of the computer base 6 Remove the optical drive interposer from the 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 elect...

Page 40: ...n position and replace the three screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base 3 Turn the computer upside down and replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base 4 Turn the computer top side up and follow the instructions in Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page ...

Page 41: ...own and remove the eight screws from the computer base 6 Turn the computer top side up and remove the four screws from the top of the palm rest 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 electrosta...

Page 42: ...d cable media control buttons cable and the optional fingerprint reader cable to the respective system board connectors 3 Replace the four screws on the top of the palm rest 4 Turn the computer upside down and replace the eight screws in the computer base 5 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Display Assembly 6 Reinstall the memory modules and Mini Cards if any 7 Reinstall any removed cards i...

Page 43: ... the speaker cable 2 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board 3 Replace the four speaker screws two on each speaker that secure the speakers to the palm rest 4 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 5 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Display Assembly 6 Reinstall the memory modules and Mini Cards if any 7 Reinstall any removed cards in the ExpressCard and 8 ...

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Page 45: ...emove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard 8 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 9 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 10 Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive 11 Loosen the two captive screws on the graphic chip 12 Remove the five screws marked B that secure the system board to the computer base The order of removing the screws is indicate...

Page 46: ...he Palm Rest 7 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 9 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 10 Replace the processor heat sink and processor see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink and Installing the Processor 11 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 12 Reinstall the memory mo...

Page 47: ...15 Insert the BIOS CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Back to Contents Page ...