Dell 1640 manual ESATA Connector, Removing the eSATA Connector, Replacing the eSATA Connector

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eSATA Connector

Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual

Removing the eSATA Connector

Replacing the eSATA 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.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

NOTICE: 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.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.

Removing the eSATA Connector

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).

3.Remove the screw that secures the eSATA connector.

4.Remove the eSATA cable from the routing guide.

5.Lift the connector and cable out of the computer base.

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screw

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eSATA connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

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eSATA connector cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing the eSATA Connector

1.Place the eSATA connector in the computer base.

2.Replace the screw that secures the eSATA connector.

3.Route the eSATA cable through the routing guide.

NOTICE: 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.

4.Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).

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Contents Page Removing the Ieee 1394 Module Ieee 1394 ModuleReplacing the Ieee 1394 Module Removing the AC Adapter Connector AC Adapter ConnectorReplacing the AC Adapter Connector Back to Contents Removing the Audio Board Audio BoardReplacing the Audio Board Back to Contents Removing the Base Cover Base CoverReplacing the Base Cover Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Page Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Page Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Processor Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Processor Back to Contents Removing the Processor Heat Sink Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Removing the eSATA Connector ESATA ConnectorReplacing the eSATA Connector Removing the Thermal Fan Thermal FanReplacing the Thermal Fan Back to Contents Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Page Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Removing the Memory Modules MemoryReplacing the Memory Modules Back to Contents Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Wlan 2 or 3 antenna cablesPage Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Removing the Rear Caps Rear CapsReplacing the Rear Caps Removing the Speakers SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Back to Contents Removing the Subwoofer SubwooferReplacing the Subwoofer System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents Back to Contents Removing the TV Tuner Card TV Tuner Card OptionalReplacing the TV Tuner Card