Dell 1640 manual Removing the Rear Caps, Replacing the Rear Caps

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Rear Caps

Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual

Removing the Rear Caps

Replacing the Rear Caps

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.

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.

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).

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 Rear Caps

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).

3.Push the rear caps to the side and then pull them out as shown in the figure.

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Replacing the Rear Caps

1.Align the hooks on the rear caps to the hinges and snap them in place.

2.Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).

3.Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.

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