Dell 1640 Personal Computer User Manual


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Audio Board
Dell™StudioXPS™1640ServiceManual
Removing the Audio Board
Replacing the Audio Board
Removing the Audio Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
3. Disconnect the audio board cable from the connectors on the audio board and the system board.
4. Remove the device status lights board mylar.
5. Disconnect the audio grounding cable from the system board and audio board connectors and remove it from the computer base.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the audio board.
7. Lift the audio board out of the computer base.
Replacing the Audio Board
1. Place the audio board in the computer base.
2. Replace the two screws that secure the audio board.
3. Connect the audio board cable to the connectors on the audio board and 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.
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.
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audio board cable connectors (2)
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audio grounding cable connectors (2)
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device status lights board mylar
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audio board
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screws (2)
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