Back to Contents PageSubwooferDell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service ManualRemoving the SubwooferReplacing the SubwooferRemoving the Subwoofer1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).3. Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system board connector.4. Lift the subwoofer out of the computer base.Replacing the Subwoofer1. Place subwoofer in the computer base.2. Connect the subwoofer cable to the system board connector.3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).Back to Contents PageCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices 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 (suchas 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 notcovered 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 thecomputer.1 subwoofer 2 subwoofer cable connectorNOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result indamage to the computer.