Dell Studio XPS M1640 Service Manual - Page 41

Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 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. 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 Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the four speaker screws (two on each speaker) from the back of the palm rest. 1 speakers (2) 2 screws (4) 3 speaker cable connector 5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board connector. 6. Make note of the speaker cable routing. 7. Remove the speakers and the cables. Replacing the Speakers 1. Replace the speakers and the speaker cables. 2. Place the speaker cable in the routing guide and connect it to the system board connector. 3. Replace the four speaker screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the back of the palm rest. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).