Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink Processor Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Camera (optional) Palm Rest Optical Drive Speakers System Board Fan Charger Board Communication Cards Audio Board Microphone Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board 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.
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Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 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.
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 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.
1. Place the latch assembly in the channel on the computer base. 2. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base. 3. Replace the three screws. Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released. 4. Replace the charger board (see Replacing the Charger Board). 5. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 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.
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 5. Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in--1 memory card reader. 6.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program 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 Camera (optional) Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your 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). Removing the Camera 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover 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.
Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Slide the media control buttons cable into the connector on the center control cover until it is in position and pull down on the connector latch that secures the cable to the connector. 2. Align the hooks beneath the center control cover and snap the cover in place. 3. Turn the computer over and replace the screw that secures the center control cover to the computer base. 4. Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place.
Back to Contents Page Charger Board Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Charger Board Replacing the Charger Board 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.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 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.
Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your 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: 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. NOTICE: A processor that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket. 1. 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 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your 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). Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1.
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Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display Panel Cable Display Inverter Display Hinges 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.
1 display cable pull-tab 2 WPAN/WWAN cable routing slot 3 Wi-Fi Sniffer/Power Button Board cable connector 4 camera cable pull-tab (optional) 5 WLAN cable routing slot 11. Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from their routing guides. 1 screw (3 on each side; total 6) 2 Wi-Fi Sniffer/Power Button Board cable connector 3 camera cable pull-tab (optional) 4 display cable pull-tab 12. Remove the three screws from each side of the display assembly. 13.
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. 10. Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel NOTICE: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Follow the instructions in Display Assembly. 2.
1 display panel 2 screw (6) 3 inverter board 4. Disconnect the cables from the connectors on either side of the inverter board. 5. Remove the display panel. 6. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 1 display panel bracket (1 left, 1 right) 2 screw (4 total; 2 on each side) Replacing the Display Panel 1. Attach the display bracket to the display panel by replacing the two screws on each side of the display panel.
2. Remove the display bezel (see Display Bezel). 3. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 4. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 1 tape 5. 2 display cable Lift the tape that secures the display cable to the connector on top and disconnect the cable from the connector. Replacing the Display Panel Cable 1. Reconnect the display cable to the connector on top and secure it with the tape. 2.
1. Replace the screw that secures the inverter board. 2. Connect the cables to the connectors on either side of the inverter board. 3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Display Assembly. Display Hinges Removing the Display Hinges 1. Follow the instructions in Display Assembly. 2. Remove the display bezel (see Display Bezel). 3. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 4.
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your 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). Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. 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.
1 hard drive ¡ 2 interposer Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws securing the hard drive cage to the hard drive. 1 M3 x 3-mm screws (4) 2 hard drive cage 3 hard drive l For Hard Drive 2: ¡ Remove the four screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base. ¡ Pull the black pull-tab on the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive from the system board connector and to lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer.
¡ 1 Pull the interposer to detach it from the hard drive. hard drive 4. 2 interposer Lift the hard drive cage off the hard drive. NOTICE: 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. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 2.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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.
1 screw (4) 2 keyboard 3 keyboard tab (6) 4 connector latch 5 keyboard cable 7. Release the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and release the cable. 8. Lift the keyboard off the computer. Replacing the Keyboard 1. 2. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and pull down on the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the system board.
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) 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. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
1 memory module connector 2 securing clip (2) 3 memory module Replacing the Memory Module(s) 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). 1. 2. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the module down until it clicks into place.
Back to Contents Page Microphone Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Microphone Replacing the Microphone 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.
Back to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 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 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.
l one Half Mini-Card slot – for WLAN The types of Mini-Cards supported are: l Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) — Half Mini-Card l Ultra Wide Band (UWB) — Full Mini-Card l Mobile broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) — Full Mini-Card l Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) or Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology — Full Mini-Card NOTE: Your computer can only support two Full Mini-Cards and one Half Mini-Card at a time. NOTE: The WLAN slot supports a half Mini-Card.
NOTICE: 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 NOTICE: Install the UWB Mini-Card in the WWAN or WPAN slot. Do not install a UWB Mini-Card in the WLAN card slot. Doing so may cause damage to your computer. 1. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
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 Optical Drive Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive 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.
Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Connect the optical drive interposer to the drive. 2. Place the drive back in position and replace the three screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base. 3. Turn the computer upside down and replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 4. Turn the computer top side up and follow the instructions in Replacing the Palm Rest.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest 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.
5 speaker cable connector 6 fingerprint cable connector (optional) NOTICE: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 7. Disconnect the speaker cable connector, touch pad cable connector, media control buttons cable connector, and the optional fingerprint reader cable connector from the system board. 8.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers 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.
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Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board 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.
that are located next to the screws on the system board. 1 system board 2 screw (5) 3 charger board connector 4 charger board 5 audio cable connector 6 microphone cable connector 7 fan cable connector 13. Disconnect the microphone cable connector, fan cable connector, and audio cable connector. 14. Pull the system board to detach it from the connector on the charger board. 15. Lift the system board at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer base.
15. Insert the BIOS CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
