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 NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual 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 from the computer.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that: l You have performed the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
1 battery 2 battery release latch 9. Turn the computer top side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to prevent loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage. 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
Back to Contents Page USB/Audio Board Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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).
Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual 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 from the computer.
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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).
8. 1 Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access the media control buttons connector on the system board. media control buttons cable 9. 2 media control buttons connector Disconnect the media control buttons cable from the connector on the system board. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Reconnect the media control buttons cable to the connector below the keyboard on the system board. 3.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Use a plastic scribe to pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot.
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly).
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated properly.
Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the computer over and remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3.
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Inverter Display Hinges Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 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-Card. 4.
8. Disconnect the display data cable from the connector on the system board, loosen the captive screw, and release the cable from the securing plastic tabs. 9. Disconnect the camera cable from the system board, loosen the captive screw, and release it from the securing plastic tabs. 10. Disconnect the display power cable from the connector on the system board and release it from the securing plastic tabs. 1 antenna cables 2 display power cable 3 camera cable 4 display data cable 11.
7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 9. Close the display and turn the computer over. 10. Replace and tighten the two screws securing the display assembly to the bottom of the computer. 11. Replace the Mini-Card and connect the antenna cables to it (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 12. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).
Display Panel Removing the Display Panel CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: The following instructions are not applicable to Edge-to-Edge display panels, which should not be disassembled. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4.
1 display panel bracket (2) 2 screws (4) 8. Turn over the display panel and remove the conductive tape on the display board. 9. Disconnect the display cable from the display board. 1 display cable connector 2 display cable Replacing the Display Panel CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
9. 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). Display Inverter Removing the Display Inverter CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly. See Removing the Display Assembly 3.
3. Remove the display panel without removing the display bracket. See Removing the Display Panel. 4. Remove the four screws (two on each side) securing the display hinges to the display cover. 5. Remove the display hinges. 1 screws (4) 2 hinges (2) Replacing the Display Hinges CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in the Sleep state.
1 hard drive cage NOTICE: Do not disconnect the hard drive cable from the hard drive connector using the pull tab. 8. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the connector on the hard drive.. NOTICE: When the hard drive 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 Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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 screws (2) 2 keyboard connetor latch 3 keyboard tabs 4 palm rest slot Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector. 3. Rotate the keyboard connector latch to secure the cable. 4. Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them into the slots of the palm rest. 5. Press on the corner edges near the top to snap the keyboard into place. 6. Replace the two screws on the top of the keyboard. 7.
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove all memory modules (see Removing Memory Module(s)). 4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 5.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2. Replace and tighten the screw securing the battery latch to the computer cover. 3. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order.
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Quick Reference Guide for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.
1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the base cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the base 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 until it clicks into place, 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.
Back to Contents Page Microphone Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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).
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
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 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. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
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Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual 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 three screws on the optical drive and take out the optical drive from the bay. 1 optical drive 3 screws (3) Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Connect the optical drive connector to the system board. 2. Replace and tighten the three screws on the optical drive. 3.
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Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove the eight screws from the bottom of the computer. 4. Remove all Mini-Cards (see Removing the Mini-Card). 5. Press and remove any ExpressCard or media card. 6.
1 screws (8) 2 fingerprint reader connector 3 touch pad connector 4 speaker connector 9. Moving from left to right, 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 CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place. 2.
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the four screws (two on each side) on the speakers. 4. Release the speaker cable from the securing tabs on the palm rest and take out the speaker assembly.
Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual 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 replacement kit for the system board includes media that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board. Removing the System Board Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: Ensure that any loose cables do not get caught beneath the system board. 1. Replace the system board in position. 2. Replace the four screws on the top of the system board. 3. Connect the system board cable. 4. Follow the steps in Removing the System Board Assembly in reverse order.