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Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Studio are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: 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. Removing the Battery ...
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: 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. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care.
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3. If your computer is connected to a docking device, disconnect it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. ...
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com. 3. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the bottom of the computer.
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card 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: 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.
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7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: 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 ...
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module 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: 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.
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6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: 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.
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 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: 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.
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module 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: 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.
Replacing the Processor Module NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation. ...
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. If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink.
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5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: 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 ...
Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges and Brackets 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: 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.
Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Use the alignment posts to place the display assembly on the computer base. 3. Replace the five screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. ...
screws (4) rubber pads (4) display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Ensure the display and Mini-Card cables route through the hinge portion of the display bezel, and snap the display bezel onto the display assembly. ...
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screws (4) display panel display cover 6. Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the display panel. display panel pull-tab display cable Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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Removing the Display Hinges and Brackets 1. Follow the procedures 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. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan 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: 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.
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3. Replace the two screws that secure the processor fan to the computer base. 4. Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive 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).
12. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 13. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page...
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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: 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.
keyboard backlight cable palm rest screw Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the keyboard upside down on the palm rest and connect the keyboard cables. a. Slide the keyboard cable into the system board connector and press the connector tabs into the connector to secure the cable. b.
Battery) before working inside the computer. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Basic Specifications" in your Setup Guide and Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are covered under your computer warranty.
As the computer boots, it detects the memory module 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. CAUTION: 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.
When the Mini-Card 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). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed in the slot.
antenna cables (2) Mini-Card screw system board connector 7. Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. ...
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9. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 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.
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive 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: 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.
optical drive assembly screws (5) 8. Disconnect the optical drive interposer from the optical drive. 9. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the optical drive brackets to the optical drive. optical drive brackets (2) screws (4) optical drive interposer Replacing the Optical Drive...
Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
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palm rest screws (6) routing guides speaker cable latch connector pull-tab touch pad cable CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 11. Turn the computer over. ...
Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the palm rest on the computer base and snap the palm rest into place. 3. Slide the touch pad cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. ...
Removing the Power Button Panel Replacing the Power Button Panel 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
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power button cable power button panel palm rest Replacing the Power Button Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the power button cable to the system board connector. 3. Slide the tabs on the power button panel into the slots on the palm rest and snap the power button panel into place. ...
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers 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: 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.
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3. Route the speaker cable and connect it to the USB/audio board connector. 4. Replace one screw on the left speaker and two screws on the right speaker. 5. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
system board assembly screws (3) pull-tab display cable USB cable pull-tab computer base hard drive cable pull-tab 16. Carefully ease the connectors on the system board out of the computer base and lift the system board assembly out of the computer base. ...
15. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 16. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 17. Replace the power button panel (see Replacing the Power Button Panel). 18. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Studio are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Removing the USB/Audio Board Replacing the USB/Audio Board 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: 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.
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Replacing the USB/Audio Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the USB/audio board on the computer base. 3. Replace the three screws that secure the USB/audio board to the computer base. 4. Slide the audio cable into the USB/audio board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. ...
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