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.... CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. 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 about 4 seconds to avoid bending any connector pins. CAUTION: When...
.... CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. 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 about 4 seconds to avoid bending any connector pins. CAUTION: When...
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... outside of your computer. 5. Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9. See the documentation that the card is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for installation. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to maintain...
... outside of your computer. 5. Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9. See the documentation that the card is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for installation. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to maintain...
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... Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on . 11. Replace the card retention bracket (see the Setup Guide. Back to electrical outlets, and then turn them on location of external connectors, see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket). 9. Connect any cables that shipped with the card. See the documentation for the...
... Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on . 11. Replace the card retention bracket (see the Setup Guide. Back to electrical outlets, and then turn them on location of external connectors, see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket). 9. Connect any cables that shipped with the card. See the documentation for the...
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...manufacturer's instructions. Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the socket with your computer. 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 ...(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: If you attempt to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery release lever 5. Replacing the Battery 1. Connect your equipment with the object. WARNING: A new battery...
...manufacturer's instructions. Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the socket with your computer. 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 ...(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: If you attempt to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery release lever 5. Replacing the Battery 1. Connect your equipment with the object. WARNING: A new battery...
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...computer. If the release lever on the back of the processor. CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in Before You Begin. 2. Inspiron 535/537/545 1 front alignment notch 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 rear alignment notch Unpack the new processor, being careful not to the processor and... the computer when you turn on the pins in the release position so that position. Leave the release lever extended in the socket. 6. ...
...computer. If the release lever on the back of the processor. CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in Before You Begin. 2. Inspiron 535/537/545 1 front alignment notch 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 rear alignment notch Unpack the new processor, being careful not to the processor and... the computer when you turn on the pins in the release position so that position. Leave the release lever extended in the socket. 6. ...
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... USB connector may vary based on installing any software required for the drive to verify that secure the hard drive to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board) 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before...
... USB connector may vary based on installing any software required for the drive to verify that secure the hard drive to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board) 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before...
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...to the internal USB connector on . Replace the bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board (see System Board Components). 10. Remove the bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel). 4. Slide the media card reader out... the optical drive. Remove the bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel). 4. You can use the data cable to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to the back of the data cable from the back of the computer...
...to the internal USB connector on . Replace the bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board (see System Board Components). 10. Remove the bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel). 4. Slide the media card reader out... the optical drive. Remove the bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel). 4. You can use the data cable to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to the back of the data cable from the back of the computer...
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...drive. 8. Remove the two screws securing the optical drive. 6. Replacing an Optical Drive 1. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTE: The location and number of the computer. 7. Replace the bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 9. Follow the procedures in the... Slide the optical drive out through the front of SATA connectors may vary based on your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10. Align the screw holes in the optical drive with the drive for instructions on the system board) 5. Connect the ...
...drive. 8. Remove the two screws securing the optical drive. 6. Replacing an Optical Drive 1. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTE: The location and number of the computer. 7. Replace the bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 9. Follow the procedures in the... Slide the optical drive out through the front of SATA connectors may vary based on your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10. Align the screw holes in the optical drive with the drive for instructions on the system board) 5. Connect the ...
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...Cover). 6. Remove the screws securing the chassis fan. 5. Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. Connect your computer ...you are removing the chassis fan. Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). 5. This could damage the fan. 1. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screws (2) 2 chassis fan Inspiron 545/546 Slide the chassis fan towards the front of the computer and lift it up. 1 processor fan and heat sink...
...Cover). 6. Remove the screws securing the chassis fan. 5. Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. Connect your computer ...you are removing the chassis fan. Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). 5. This could damage the fan. 1. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screws (2) 2 chassis fan Inspiron 545/546 Slide the chassis fan towards the front of the computer and lift it up. 1 processor fan and heat sink...
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Replace the screws that secure the chassis fan. 4. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Follow the procedures in place towards the back of the computer. 3. Connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector on . Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). 5. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Slide the chassis fan in Before You Begin. 2. 1 screws (4) 2 chassis fan Replacing the Chassis Fan 1.
Replace the screws that secure the chassis fan. 4. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Follow the procedures in place towards the back of the computer. 3. Connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector on . Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). 5. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Slide the chassis fan in Before You Begin. 2. 1 screws (4) 2 chassis fan Replacing the Chassis Fan 1.
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Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page 5.
Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page 5.
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Log on Inspiron™ 535/537. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to the table below: Model One module Two modules Three modules Four modules 535/537 DIMM1 DIMM1 NA NA DIMM2 545 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 546 ...clips snap into position. To verify that memory size has changed, press to electrical outlets, and then turn them on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. Inspiron 545 Right-click the My Computer icon on . Click the General tab. 11. If the message...
Log on Inspiron™ 535/537. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to the table below: Model One module Two modules Three modules Four modules 535/537 DIMM1 DIMM1 NA NA DIMM2 545 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 546 ...clips snap into position. To verify that memory size has changed, press to electrical outlets, and then turn them on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. Inspiron 545 Right-click the My Computer icon on . Click the General tab. 11. If the message...
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... drives. 4. Replacing the Power Supply 1. Replace the four screws that the correct voltage is selected. 7. Connect the DC power cables to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the side of the computer. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Back to ensure that secure the power supply to...
... drives. 4. Replacing the Power Supply 1. Replace the four screws that the correct voltage is selected. 7. Connect the DC power cables to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the side of the computer. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Back to ensure that secure the power supply to...
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...the active system setup field. Displays the service tag of processor Level 2 cache. 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 Setup:...if present. Certain changes can view your current settings and make that you add, change a user-selectable option such as listed. Turn on (or restart) your computer to your computer. This field contains information about each option. Press to highlight an option. Displays ...
...the active system setup field. Displays the service tag of processor Level 2 cache. 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 Setup:...if present. Certain changes can view your current settings and make that you add, change a user-selectable option such as listed. Turn on (or restart) your computer to your computer. This field contains information about each option. Press to highlight an option. Displays ...
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...= Boot Menu appears in the module bay. Then shut down your computer. 3. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Hard Drive; On; Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to it. If you want the computer...Displays the status of the supervisor password User Password Displays the status of the screen, press . Enabled (Disabled by default) Disabled; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop.
...= Boot Menu appears in the module bay. Then shut down your computer. 3. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Hard Drive; On; Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to it. If you want the computer...Displays the status of the supervisor password User Password Displays the status of the screen, press . Enabled (Disabled by default) Disabled; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop.
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... the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS reset jumper pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds. Turn on the computer, wait for approximately five seconds, and then turn off the computer. Locate the 3-pin CMOS reset jumper on the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3. c. Replace...password feature. 7. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8. b. If required, press and hold the power button to electrical outlets, and turn them on pins 2 and 3 to clear the CMOS setting. 2. Reset the current CMOS settings: a. d. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the CMOS...
... the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS reset jumper pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds. Turn on the computer, wait for approximately five seconds, and then turn off the computer. Locate the 3-pin CMOS reset jumper on the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3. c. Replace...password feature. 7. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8. b. If required, press and hold the power button to electrical outlets, and turn them on pins 2 and 3 to clear the CMOS setting. 2. Reset the current CMOS settings: a. d. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the CMOS...
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... file. 8. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to electrical outlets, and turn them on your desktop. 7. Click Save this Agreement. Connect your computer at the...
... file. 8. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to electrical outlets, and turn them on your desktop. 7. Click Save this Agreement. Connect your computer at the...
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Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace any add-in cards on . 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards). 8. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them (see Replacing Memory). 7. Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same locations from which you removed them on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9.
Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace any add-in cards on . 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards). 8. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them (see Replacing Memory). 7. Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same locations from which you removed them on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9.
Setup Guide
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... audio out connector on or off. Press to access the FlexBay drive. 7 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Open the FlexBay panel to turn computer on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Supports a Media... the center of your computer. 4 Power button - the computer is off or is on state. • Blinking amber - the computer is either turned off - there may be a problem with the system board. Connects to a microphone for voice or to headphones. 1 Optical drive panel eject button...
... audio out connector on or off. Press to access the FlexBay drive. 7 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Open the FlexBay panel to turn computer on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Supports a Media... the center of your computer. 4 Power button - the computer is off or is on state. • Blinking amber - the computer is either turned off - there may be a problem with the system board. Connects to a microphone for voice or to headphones. 1 Optical drive panel eject button...
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... remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 You may have to resume normal operation. If the light is off there may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly ...installed. The computer is blinking amber - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into ...
... remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 You may have to resume normal operation. If the light is off there may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly ...installed. The computer is blinking amber - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into ...