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Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCME and DCMF .... WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission...
Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCME and DCMF .... WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission...
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...repairs on the cable itself. Disconnect all attached devices are turned off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this...begin working inside the computer. 1. Also, before you disconnect the cable. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for ...
...repairs on the cable itself. Disconnect all attached devices are turned off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this...begin working inside the computer. 1. Also, before you disconnect the cable. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for ...
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... a time to release it from the front of the computer to Contents Page Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Rotate the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into place. 3. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Back ..., see Removing the Computer Cover). 1 bezel 2 bezel grips (3) 3 bezel clamps (3) 4 bezel inserts (3) 3. Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... a time to release it from the front of the computer to Contents Page Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Rotate the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into place. 3. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Back ..., see Removing the Computer Cover). 1 bezel 2 bezel grips (3) 3 bezel clamps (3) 4 bezel inserts (3) 3. Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... Computer Cover). 3. Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Inspiron 545/546 Follow the procedures in a secure place. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, ...always unplug your computer. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Removing PCI and PCI...
... Computer Cover). 3. Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Inspiron 545/546 Follow the procedures in a secure place. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, ...always unplug your computer. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Removing PCI and PCI...
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..., you attempt to pry out the battery. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Entering System Setup) and restore the settings you pry the battery out ...
..., you attempt to pry out the battery. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Entering System Setup) and restore the settings you pry the battery out ...
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CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. 3. Lay...computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a screwdriver. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer on ...
CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. 3. Lay...computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a screwdriver. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer on ...
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Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ... equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Removing the Processor 1. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546 For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. Be sure that secures it has had sufficient time to...
Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ... equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Removing the Processor 1. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546 For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. Be sure that secures it has had sufficient time to...
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... additional safety best practices information, see System Setup). 7. Follow the procedures in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Media Card Reader Removing...
... additional safety best practices information, see System Setup). 7. Follow the procedures in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Media Card Reader Removing...
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... single unit. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before removing the cover. Inspiron 546 a. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. WARNING:... your computer may be very hot during normal operation. This could damage the fan. 1. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly ...
... single unit. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before removing the cover. Inspiron 546 a. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. WARNING:... your computer may be very hot during normal operation. This could damage the fan. 1. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly ...
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... from the system board connectors. 5. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your equipment with your computer. Back to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... from the system board connectors. 5. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your equipment with your computer. Back to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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...). Removing Memory 1. Replacing Memory 1. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside your computer... not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
...). Removing Memory 1. Replacing Memory 1. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside your computer... not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...; 535/537 1 power supply retention snap 2 screws (4) 3 power supply 4 voltage selector switch Inspiron 545/546 You must route these cables properly when you remove them from the securing clip on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the four screws that ...attach the power supply to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply ...
...; 535/537 1 power supply retention snap 2 screws (4) 3 power supply 4 voltage selector switch Inspiron 545/546 You must route these cables properly when you remove them from the securing clip on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the four screws that ...attach the power supply to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply ...
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...or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Turn on the options selected. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. This field contains information about each option. Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache ...installed. l To set the type of the system setup window. and left-arrow keys to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System ...
...or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Turn on the options selected. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. This field contains information about each option. Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache ...installed. l To set the type of the system setup window. and left-arrow keys to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System ...
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... device. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Inspiron 535/537 Inspiron 545 Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Follow the procedures...
... device. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Inspiron 535/537 Inspiron 545 Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Follow the procedures...
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...the computer cover (see Removing the Processor). 6. Remove the memory modules (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards). 4. Inspiron 535/537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 9. Remove the processor... fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the system board up and out. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board...
...the computer cover (see Removing the Processor). 6. Remove the memory modules (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards). 4. Inspiron 535/537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 9. Remove the processor... fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the system board up and out. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board...
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...Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 secondary optical drive (optional)* 5 ... 7 media card reader (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only on Inspiron™ 545/546 2 primary optical drive 4 front bezel 6 primary hard drive 8 system board System Board Components Inspiron 535/537 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
...Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 secondary optical drive (optional)* 5 ... 7 media card reader (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only on Inspiron™ 545/546 2 primary optical drive 4 front bezel 6 primary hard drive 8 system board System Board Components Inspiron 535/537 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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... Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. To prevent overheating ...ensure that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. WARNING: Before you allow easy...
... Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. To prevent overheating ...ensure that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. WARNING: Before you allow easy...
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... computer starts normally, reinstall each module until you are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). 29 Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - Using Support Tools Beep Codes Your computer may emit a repetitive beep code during start-up to help troubleshoot...
... computer starts normally, reinstall each module until you are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). 29 Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - Using Support Tools Beep Codes Your computer may emit a repetitive beep code during start-up to help troubleshoot...