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..., disconnect the other devices to an electrical outlet. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive. 5. Slide the drive out towards the back of the data cable from the hard drive. 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 an Optical...
..., disconnect the other devices to an electrical outlet. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive. 5. Slide the drive out towards the back of the data cable from the hard drive. 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 an Optical...
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...Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Check the documentation for drive operation. 12. Removing a Media Card Reader 1. NOTE: If you are properly connected and firmly seated. 9. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 5. Connect the power and data cables to the system board connector. 8.... Align and replace the four screws that it aside. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the data cable to the hard drive. 7. You can use the FlexBay USB cable to install a media card reader at this time, disconnect the other end of the ...
...Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Check the documentation for drive operation. 12. Removing a Media Card Reader 1. NOTE: If you are properly connected and firmly seated. 9. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 5. Connect the power and data cables to the system board connector. 8.... Align and replace the four screws that it aside. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the data cable to the hard drive. 7. You can use the FlexBay USB cable to install a media card reader at this time, disconnect the other end of the ...
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...installed devices, the items listed in your computer. Displays the amount of the computer. Back 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...top of your computer and try again. Turn on the options selected. Option Field - l To read the current amount of hard drive installed. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to highlight an option. The tabbed options contain features...
...installed devices, the items listed in your computer. Displays the amount of the computer. Back 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...top of your computer and try again. Turn on the options selected. Option Field - l To read the current amount of hard drive installed. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to highlight an option. The tabbed options contain features...
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... format (hh:mm:ss). Halt On All Errors; Disabled (Enabled by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; On ...) Fourth Boot Device Removable Dev.; First Boot Device Removable Dev.; Hard Drive; USB; USB; Full Speed; CD/DVD; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) l Execute Disable Bit-Enabled; Network; Hard Drive; Hard Drive; Indicates the frequency of hard drives. S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) Advanced BIOS Features ...
... format (hh:mm:ss). Halt On All Errors; Disabled (Enabled by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; On ...) Fourth Boot Device Removable Dev.; First Boot Device Removable Dev.; Hard Drive; USB; USB; Full Speed; CD/DVD; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) l Execute Disable Bit-Enabled; Network; Hard Drive; Hard Drive; Indicates the frequency of hard drives. S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) Advanced BIOS Features ...
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... the module bay. On (On by default) Boot Up Numlock Status Module Bay Off; Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed ...Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time AC Recovery On; On; Indicates the type of hard drives. Displays current time in the format (mm:dd:yyyy). Hard Disk; Not Installed (Not Installed by default) Change Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the device priority of ...
... the module bay. On (On by default) Boot Up Numlock Status Module Bay Off; Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed ...Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time AC Recovery On; On; Indicates the type of hard drives. Displays current time in the format (mm:dd:yyyy). Hard Disk; Not Installed (Not Installed by default) Change Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the device priority of ...
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...1st Boot Device-Removable; If you are available when the Supervisor Password is set. Do Not Report (Report by default) l 3rd Boot Device-Removable; Disabled (Hard Drive by default) l USB Operation Mode-High Speed; The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. CD/DVD; l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled ...Support Remote Wake Up AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time S1(POS); You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Hard Drive; USB Device Setting l AMD Live!-indicates the AMD Live!
...1st Boot Device-Removable; If you are available when the Supervisor Password is set. Do Not Report (Report by default) l 3rd Boot Device-Removable; Disabled (Hard Drive by default) l USB Operation Mode-High Speed; The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. CD/DVD; l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled ...Support Remote Wake Up AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time S1(POS); You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Hard Drive; USB Device Setting l AMD Live!-indicates the AMD Live!
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... 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 secondary hard drive (optional)* 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 Inside View of...
... 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 secondary hard drive (optional)* 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 Inside View of...
Setup Guide
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... for voice or to open or close the optical drive. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - the computer is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Press to the hard drive. 6 FlexBay panel - the computer is on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Connects to a microphone...
... for voice or to open or close the optical drive. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - the computer is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Press to the hard drive. 6 FlexBay panel - the computer is on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Connects to a microphone...
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... voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) - Connects to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Line-out connector (green) - Check your computer. Software Features.... Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. You can use your hard drive or on . 7 6 5 18 1
... voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) - Connects to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Line-out connector (green) - Check your computer. Software Features.... Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. You can use your hard drive or on . 7 6 5 18 1
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... needed to run the software. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
... needed to run the software. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
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...: To guard against the likelihood of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service,... support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive...
...: To guard against the likelihood of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service,... support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive...
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...No boot device available - Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Using Support Tools NOTICE - A parameter out of them. No timer tick interrupt - Use an external power source to function properly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. This feature can be...information is correct (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your device has two USB cables, connect ...
...No boot device available - Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Using Support Tools NOTICE - A parameter out of them. No timer tick interrupt - Use an external power source to function properly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. This feature can be...information is correct (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your device has two USB cables, connect ...
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.... It is recommended that you print these procedures before you want to review your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. To start the search. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. Click Start → Help and Support.... steps. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32
.... It is recommended that you print these procedures before you want to review your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. To start the search. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. Click Start → Help and Support.... steps. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32
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...system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows®... menu and press . Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the ...
...system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows®... menu and press . Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the ...
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However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 35 INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System ...solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system in when you received the computer. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you purchased the computer.
However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 35 INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System ...solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system in when you received the computer. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you purchased the computer.
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... documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using these options. If possible...
... documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using these options. If possible...
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Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to...use System Restore to the state it was in before you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. See "System Restore" on your operating system to return your primary hard drive. System Recovery Options 6. The restore process begins and may need the following...
Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to...use System Restore to the state it was in before you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. See "System Restore" on your operating system to return your primary hard drive. System Recovery Options 6. The restore process begins and may need the following...
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... Dell Technology Guide available on your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your warranty. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. INSPIRON...
... Dell Technology Guide available on your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your warranty. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. INSPIRON...
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...;ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5 inch bay for a FlexBay drive Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays for , and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 50 For more information...
...;ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5 inch bay for a FlexBay drive Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays for , and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 50 For more information...
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... simulates user environment): Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 inches/ sec [51 cm/sec...
... simulates user environment): Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 inches/ sec [51 cm/sec...