DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2009DellIn

Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Back to Contents Page  Processor Module DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module

 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then

Back to Contents Page  Processor Heat Sink DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Hea

 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Align the four captive screws on the thermal-cooling assembly processor cover with the screw

Back to Contents Page  Display DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Dis

 8. Disconnect the camera cable, display cable, and power button cable from the connectors on the system board and release it from the routing guid

 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).   3. Gently push the di

 6. Lift the display panel out of the display cover.  7. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the display panel) that secure the display

 3. Replace the four screws (two on each side of the display panel) to secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.  4. Connect the c

Back to Contents Page  Base Cover DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover    Removing th

Back to Contents Page  ExpressCard Board DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the ExpressCard Board Replacing the ExpressCard Board

4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Fan DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan    Removing the Fan  1. Follow th

5. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable, and the subwoofer cable to their respective connectors on the system board.  6. R

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive     Removing

 Replacing the Hard Drive  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the scre

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard    Removing the Keyb

 2. Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard cable connector on the system board.  3. Rotate the keyboard cable connector latch to secure the

Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Slide the battery latch assembly into place.  3

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working I

Back to Contents Page  Memory DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s)    You

 3. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not he

Back to Contents Page  Communication Cards DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards    Subs

 Removing the Mini-Card  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).   3. Disc

Replacing the Mini-Card   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.   3. Insert the M

Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive    Re

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest    Removing the P

 9. 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. Re

Back to Contents Page  Power Button Board DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Bo

Back to Contents Page  AC Adapter Connector DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter

 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 Of

 6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all scre

Back to Contents Page  Speaker Assembly DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker Assembly

 2. Replace the four screws that secure the speaker assembly to the palm rest.  3. Route the speaker cables carefully through the securing tabs

Back to Contents Page  Subwoofer Assembly DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Subwoofer Assembly Replacing the Subwoofer Assem

 5. Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base.  6. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, USB cable, fan cable,

Back to Contents Page  System Board Assembly DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Bo

 10. Remove the system board. Replacing the System Board Assembly  Follow the steps in Removing the System Board Assembly in reverse order. Ba

Back to Contents Page DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Informa

Back to Contents Page  USB Connector DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the USB Connector Replacing the USB Connector    Re

 5. Connect the USB connector cable to the system board connector.   6. Replace the AC adapter connector (see Replacing the AC Adapter Connector

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual  1. Turn on the computer.  2. Go to the Dell Support website

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Bluetooth Card Re

Back to Contents Page  Camera (Optional) DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module   

Back to Contents Page  Center Control Cover DellStudio™1557/1558ServiceManual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Cont

Replacing the Center Control Cover  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover with t