Dell Studio 17 (1735/1737) Motherboard Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 27 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) Motherboard .

Before you begin

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  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) Motherboard

Slide the battery latch to the right.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery latch to the right.
  • Slide the battery up and lift it away from the laptop.
Loosen the 8 retaining screws (cannot be removed).

Step 2

  • Loosen the 8 retaining screws (cannot be removed).
  • Slide the access door up an off of the laptop.
Separate the 2 retaining clips until the memory stick lifts up.

Step 3

  • Separate the 2 retaining clips until the memory stick lifts up.
  • Slide the memory stick out of the memory slot.
  • Repeat the process for the bottom memory stick.
Separate the 2 retaining clips until the memory stick lifts up.Slide the memory stick out of the memory slot.
Loosen the 3 heat sink screws (cannot be removed).

Step 4

  • Loosen the 3 heat sink screws (cannot be removed).
  • Remove the heat sink from the laptop.
Turn the CPU locking screw counter-clockwise 180 degrees.

Step 5

  • Turn the CPU locking screw counter-clockwise 180 degrees.
  • Lift the CPU out of the CPU socket.
Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.

Step 6

  • Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.
  • Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.
  • **This image is used only as an example.**
Disconnect the hard drive adapter connector from the motherboard.

Step 7

  • Disconnect the hard drive adapter connector from the motherboard.
  • Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M2.5 x 8mm).
Disconnect the hard drive adapter connector from the motherboard.Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M2.5 x 8mm).
Remove the hard drive screws and lift the hard drive out of the laptop (4 x M2.5 x 8mm).

Step 8

  • Remove the hard drive screws and lift the hard drive out of the laptop (4 x M2.5 x 8mm).
Unplug the wireless antenna cables.

Step 9

  • Unplug the wireless antenna cables.
  • Loosen the antenna cables from the routing on the bottom of the laptop.
Unplug the wireless antenna cables.Loosen the antenna cables from the routing on the bottom of the laptop.
Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 10

  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Slide the WLAN card out of the card slot and remove it from the laptop.
Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 11

  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Slide the WPAN card out of the card slot and remove it from the laptop.
Remove the screw (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 12

  • Remove the screw (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Slide the WWAN card out of the card slot and remove it from the laptop.
Remove the screw under the battery (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 13

Remove the screw under the battery (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew the base screws (9 x M2.5 x 8mm).
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 14

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Starting at the back, carefully lift up to unsnap media cover.
Lay the media cover on to the keyboard and unplug the media cable.

Step 15

  • Lay the media cover on to the keyboard and unplug the media cable.
Starting at the top edges of the keyboard bezel, carefully lift it up and unsnap it working your way around the keyboard.

Step 16

  • Starting at the top edges of the keyboard bezel, carefully lift it up and unsnap it working your way around the keyboard.
Remove the keyboard screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 17

  • Remove the keyboard screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Lift the keyboard away from the base and flip it over.

Step 18

  • Lift the keyboard away from the base and flip it over.
  • If your keyboard is back-lit, you will need to unplug the back light cable. If not skip this step.**Note- If you would like to upgrade to a back-lit keyboard, all of the motherboards for this model already have the back light cable connection.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 19

  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
On the top of the laptop, pull the antenna cables through the motherboard and loosen them from the routing channels on the palm rest.

Step 20

  • On the top of the laptop, pull the antenna cables through the motherboard and loosen them from the routing channels on the palm rest.
  • Unplug the 3 display cables and loosen them from the routing channels on the palm rest.
On the top of the laptop, pull the antenna cables through the motherboard and loosen them from the routing channels on the palm rest.Unplug the 3 display cables and loosen them from the routing channels on the palm rest.
Remove the screws on the right hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 21

  • Remove the screws on the right hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the screws on the left hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the screws on the right hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the screws on the left hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Lift the display assembly away from the laptop base.

Step 22

  • Lift the display assembly away from the laptop base.
Unscrew the palmrest screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 23

  • Unscrew the palmrest screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unplug the 4 palmrest cables.

Step 24

  • Unplug the 4 palmrest cables.
  • Starting at the top center, carefully lift up the palmrest and remove it from the laptop base.
Unscrew the optical drive screws (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 25

  • Unscrew the optical drive screws (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Carefully lift the optical drive up away from the motherboard.
Remove the motherboard screws (5 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 26

Unplug the 3 cables.

Step 27

  • Unplug the 3 cables.
  • Lift the motherboard away from the base.
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