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Dell Studio 14z Service Manual

Dell Studio 14z Service Manual

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Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 
Before You Begin
Battery
Memory
Keyboard
Hard Drive
Palm Rest
Display
Power Button
Camera
Communication Cards
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 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 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 interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PP40L
April 2009 Rev. A00
Coin-Cell Battery
Tweeters
Speakers
Hall Sensor Board
System Board
AC Adapter Connector
Processor Heat Sink
Fan
Processor
I/O Board
Flashing the BIOS

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  • Page 1 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell 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;...

  • Page 2: Removing The Battery

    To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.   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  ...

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

     Small flat screwdriver  Phillips screwdriver  Plastic scribe  Hex nut driver  BIOS upgrade CD or the BIOS executable update program available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com  Turning Off Your Computer   CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
  • Page 4 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).   3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.  ...

  • Page 5: Flashing The Bios From A Cd

    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.  ...

  • Page 7: Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

      Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 8   7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 9: Removing The Camera

      Replacing the Camera WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 10   2. Align the camera board over the screw holes.   3. Replace the two screws that secure the camera board to the display cover.   4. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera board.   5. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).

  • Page 11: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

      Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 12   6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 13: Removing The Processor

      Installing the Processor WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 14   CAUTION: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor. Seating the processor properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.   CAUTION: A processor that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket.  ...

  • Page 15: Removing The Processor Heat Sink

    WARNING: 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. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink.
  • Page 16 NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.

  • Page 17: Display Assembly

      Display Panel Bracket WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).

  • Page 18: Display Bezel

    screws (4) power button cable   8. Disconnect the power button cable from the connector on the system board.   9. Remove the four screws (two on each side) of the display assembly.   10. Lift the display assembly off the computer.  ...

  • Page 19: Display Panel

    display bezel   2. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.   3. Remove the display bezel.   Replacing the Display Bezel   1. Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place.  ...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Display Panel

    5. Lift the tape that secures the display panel cable to the connector and remove the cable from the connector.   6. Lift the display panel off the display cover.   Replacing the Display Panel   1. Connect the display panel cable to the connector on the display panel and secure it with the tape.  ...
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  • Page 22: Removing The Fan

      Replacing the Fan WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 23   4. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink).   5. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).   6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 24: Removing The Hall Sensor Board

      Replacing the Hall Sensor Board WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 25   7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).   8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 26: Removing The Hard Drive

    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).

  • Page 27: Replacing The Hard Drive

    10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).   11. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide).   12. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide).
  • Page 28 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 29: Removing The I/O Board

      Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).

  • Page 31: Removing The Keyboard

      Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).

  • Page 32: Replacing The Keyboard

    keyboard screws (2) keyboard cable connector latch keyboard cable keyboard tabs (5) keyboard backlight cable keyboard backlight cable connector latch   8. Release the keyboard cable connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector.   9. For backlit keyboards, release the keyboard backlight cable connector latch to disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the system board connector.  ...

  • Page 33: Removing The Memory Module

    Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Your computer has one user-accessible SODIMM socket that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Memory Module

    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 Information. Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 35  ...

  • Page 36: Communication Cards

    WARNING: 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: Only GSM HSDPA type cards need a SIM. EVDO cards do not use a SIM.
  • Page 37 NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots:  one Full Mini-Card slot – for WWAN  one Half Mini-Card slot –...
  • Page 38   10. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).   11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).   12. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
  • Page 39 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  ...

  • Page 40: Removing The Palm Rest

      Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 41   7. Turn the computer upside down and remove the 11 screws from the computer base.   8. Turn the computer top side up. screws (4) palm rest   9. Remove the four screws from the top of the palm rest.  ...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Palm Rest

    CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.   11. Carefully lift the palm rest and disconnect the touch pad cable from the connector on the system board.   12. Lift the palm rest away off the computer base.  Replacing the Palm Rest  ...

  • Page 43: Removing The Ac Adapter Connector

      Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).

  • Page 44: Removing The Power Button Board

      Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 45 3. Replace the screw that secures the power button board to the display cover.   4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).   5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).   6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).

  • Page 46: Removing The Speakers

      Replacing the Speakers WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 47 4. Replace the speaker screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the computer base.   5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).   6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).   7.

  • Page 48: Removing The System Board

      Replacing the System Board WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).

  • Page 49: Replacing The System Board

    AC adapter cable screws (6) hall sensor cable   16. Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base.   17. Lift the system board at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer base.  Replacing the System Board  ...
  • Page 50   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.   18. Turn on the computer. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board.  ...
  • Page 51 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell 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;...
  • Page 52   Replacing the Tweeters WARNING: 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 (such as a connector on your computer).
  • Page 53   2. Connect the tweeter cables to the connectors on the system board.   3. Replace the tweeter frames containing the tweeters on the system board.   4. Replace the two screws (one on each tweeter) that secure the tweeter frames to the system board.  ...

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