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 Coin-Cell Battery Tweeters Speakers Hall Sensor Board System Board AC Adapter Connector Processor Heat Sink Fan Processor I/O Board Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the 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.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new processor or new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card 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.
7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
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). 6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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: 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. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor so that it points to the triangle on the ZIF socket, and insert the processor into the ZIF socket.
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing 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.
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. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel 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.
1 screws (4) 2 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. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws (two on each side) of the display assembly. 3.
1 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. 2. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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. 2. Align the display panel with the display cover and replace the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4.
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
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 Hall Sensor Board Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. 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.
1 interposer 2 hard drive 3 screws (4) 4 hard drive cage 6. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive cage to the hard drive. 7. Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive. 8. Lift the hard drive off the hard drive cage. CAUTION: When the hard drive 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). Replacing the Hard Drive 1.
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Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
1 keyboard 2 screws (2) 3 keyboard cable connector latch 4 keyboard cable 5 keyboard tabs (5) 6 keyboard backlight cable 7 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. 10. Lift the keyboard off the computer.
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module 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.
1 memory module connector 3 securing clips (2) 2 memory module Replacing the Memory Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the notch in the memory module edge connector with the tab in the memory module connector slot. 3. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
Back to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. Installing the SIM 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.
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.
CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer. Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 3.
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 Palm Rest Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
7. Turn the computer upside down and remove the 11 screws from the computer base. 8. Turn the computer top side up. 1 screws (4) 9. 10. 1 2 palm rest Remove the four screws from the top of the palm rest. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to gently ease the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pulling on the outside.
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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the touch pad cable to the connector on the system board. 3. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place. 4.
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
Back to Contents Page Power Button Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
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). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
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. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
1 AC adapter cable 3 hall sensor cable 2 screws (6) 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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the system board on the computer base. 3. Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 4.
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. 19. Insert the BIOS CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual 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.
Back to Contents Page Tweeters Dell™ Studio 14z Service Manual Removing the Tweeters 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.
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. 5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9.
