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... the screw holes with the screwdriver as the hard disk circuit board assembly is exposed here. 4. 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 Drive Replacing an Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
... the screw holes with the screwdriver as the hard disk circuit board assembly is exposed here. 4. 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 Drive Replacing an Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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... the internal USB connector may vary based on the system board) 4. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that secure the hard drive to be certain that came with the drive for your computer and devices to the hard drive. 7. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components. 5. Remove the bezel (see Entering System Setup...
... the internal USB connector may vary based on the system board) 4. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that secure the hard drive to be certain that came with the drive for your computer and devices to the hard drive. 7. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components. 5. Remove the bezel (see Entering System Setup...
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...your current settings and make that selection active. If you write down your computer 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...your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. This field provides context sensitive help based on the top of hard drive installed. Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Displays the service tag of processor Level 2 cache. l To set the...
...your current settings and make that selection active. If you write down your computer 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...your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. This field provides context sensitive help based on the top of hard drive installed. Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Displays the service tag of processor Level 2 cache. l To set the...
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... in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in the format (mm:dd:yyyy). Halt On All Errors; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to set the device priority of CD/DVD drives. Disabled (Network by default) Hard Drive; Indicates...
... in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in the format (mm:dd:yyyy). Halt On All Errors; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to set the device priority of CD/DVD drives. Disabled (Network by default) Hard Drive; Indicates...
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...) Change Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the device priority of installed memory. Indicates the channel mode of hard drives. All, But Keyboard (All, But Keyboard by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; First Boot Device Removable; USB-CDROM; On;... Disable Bit-Enabled; Displays the SATA drives connected to the hard drives detected. Off (On by default) l Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) Enabled; Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service...
...) Change Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the device priority of installed memory. Indicates the channel mode of hard drives. All, But Keyboard (All, But Keyboard by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; First Boot Device Removable; USB-CDROM; On;... Disable Bit-Enabled; Displays the SATA drives connected to the hard drives detected. Off (On by default) l Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) Enabled; Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service...
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...screen, press . You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you can also use this feature to restart your computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to... l 2nd Boot Device-Removable; Enabled (Enabled by default) Enabled; Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot-Disabled; CD/DVD; Hard Drive; Enabled (Enabled by default) Disabled; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote Wake Up...
...screen, press . You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you can also use this feature to restart your computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to... l 2nd Boot Device-Removable; Enabled (Enabled by default) Enabled; Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot-Disabled; CD/DVD; Hard Drive; Enabled (Enabled by default) Disabled; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote Wake Up...
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.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 secondary hard drive (optional)* 7 media card reader (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only on...
.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 secondary hard drive (optional)* 7 media card reader (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only on...
Setup Guide
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... digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 Headphone connector - Use the optical drive to headphones. there may be a problem with the system board. Supports a Media Card Reader, or an additional hard drive. 9 Optical drive panel (2) - Press to turn computer on when the computer reads data from... the audio out connector on state. • Blinking amber - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - The hard drive activity light is in sleep state. • Power light is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Connects to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™....
... digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 Headphone connector - Use the optical drive to headphones. there may be a problem with the system board. Supports a Media Card Reader, or an additional hard drive. 9 Optical drive panel (2) - Press to turn computer on when the computer reads data from... the audio out connector on state. • Blinking amber - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - The hard drive activity light is in sleep state. • Power light is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Connects to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™....
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Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) - Check your purchase order for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. Line-out connector (green) - Connects to ... spreadsheets. You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on. 7 6 5 18 1 Connects to a microphone for software installed on your hard drive or on your computer. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support...
Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) - Check your purchase order for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. Line-out connector (green) - Connects to ... spreadsheets. You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on. 7 6 5 18 1 Connects to a microphone for software installed on your hard drive or on your computer. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support...
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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 ...
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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For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer) • Assistance from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 28 Click the icon in the taskbar to your hard drive or on Call™, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) •...Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. 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 computer) • Assistance from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 28 Click the icon in the taskbar to your hard drive or on Call™, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) •...Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.
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...(see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for assistance). USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for assistance). 31 Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you...or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Using Support Tools NOTICE - No timer tick interrupt - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Use an external power source...
...(see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for assistance). USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for assistance). 31 Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you...or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Using Support Tools NOTICE - No timer tick interrupt - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Use an external power source...
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... troubleshooter in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Service Manual to review your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin. NOTE: The...
... troubleshooter in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Service Manual to review your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin. NOTE: The...
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... the boot menu and press . then, shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your...
... the boot menu and press . then, shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your...
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However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. 35 Use the... This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data ...
However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. 35 Use the... This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data ...
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..., and so on the computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you purchased System Recovery Options the ...These options restore your hard drive to restore your computer. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned ...
..., and so on the computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you purchased System Recovery Options the ...These options restore your hard drive to restore your computer. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned ...
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...Reinstallation Before You Begin If you may take five or more minutes to return your primary hard drive. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 35. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System... you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. CAUTION: If you installed the new device driver. See "System Restore" on your operating system to the state it was in before you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system ...
...Reinstallation Before You Begin If you may take five or more minutes to return your primary hard drive. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 35. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System... you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. CAUTION: If you installed the new device driver. See "System Restore" on your operating system to the state it was in before you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system ...
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... support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 48 the back of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive...
... support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 48 the back of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive...
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... Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Drives Externally accessible two 5.25-inch drive bays for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Blu‑ray Disc™ combo or Blu‑ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5 inch bay for a FlexBay drive Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays...
... Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Drives Externally accessible two 5.25-inch drive bays for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Blu‑ray Disc™ combo or Blu‑ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5 inch bay for a FlexBay drive Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays...
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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...