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...used in this document is strictly forbidden. February 2009 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. A00 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or...trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to hardware or loss of your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards ...
...used in this document is strictly forbidden. February 2009 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. A00 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or...trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to hardware or loss of your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards ...
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...conditions exist: l You have read the safety information that ships with your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with locking tabs; Some cables have connectors ...your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds 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 ...
...conditions exist: l You have read the safety information that ships with your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with locking tabs; Some cables have connectors ...your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds 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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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 shipped with ... clamps (3) 4 bezel inserts (3) 3. Rotate the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into place. 3. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time to Contents Page Follow the procedures in Before You Begin...
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 shipped with ... clamps (3) 4 bezel inserts (3) 3. Rotate the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into place. 3. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time to Contents Page Follow the procedures in Before You Begin...
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...Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in a secure place. 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 Express Cards ..., front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: Do not operate your computer. Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Inspiron 545/546 WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover...
...Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in a secure place. 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 Express Cards ..., front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: Do not operate your computer. Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Inspiron 545/546 WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover...
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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 that you can explode if ... from the electrical outlet before you recorded in Before You Begin. 3. Removing the Battery 1. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the object is incorrectly installed. Otherwise, you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to...
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 that you can explode if ... from the electrical outlet before you recorded in Before You Begin. 3. Removing the Battery 1. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the object is incorrectly installed. Otherwise, you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to...
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...1 screws (2) 2 computer cover 3 front of computer 4. 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. Remove the two.... 2. Follow the procedures in a secure location. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. Back to support the system with the cover removed-at least 30 cm (1 ft...
...1 screws (2) 2 computer cover 3 front of computer 4. 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. Remove the two.... 2. Follow the procedures in a secure location. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. Back to support the system with the cover removed-at least 30 cm (1 ft...
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...: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before you replace the processor. 4. 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 with hardware...
...: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before you replace the processor. 4. 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 with hardware...
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...not operate your computer model. Disconnect the power cable and 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 ...read the safety information that shipped with your files before you begin this time, disconnect the other devices to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can use the data cable to an electrical outlet. For more information, see System Board Components. 1 screws (4) 2 ...
...not operate your computer model. Disconnect the power cable and 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 ...read the safety information that shipped with your files before you begin this time, disconnect the other devices to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can use the data cable to an electrical outlet. For more information, see System Board Components. 1 screws (4) 2 ...
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..., etc.) removed. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing... the fan separately. Disconnect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable from the processor fan connector on the system board (see System Board Components). 4. Inspiron 546 a.
..., etc.) removed. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing... the fan separately. Disconnect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable from the processor fan connector on the system board (see System Board Components). 4. Inspiron 546 a.
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... system board connectors. 4. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 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 are... the system board connectors. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Front Bezel). Replace the bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... system board connectors. 4. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 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 are... the system board connectors. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Front Bezel). Replace the bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... 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...of the memory module connector. 3. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the connector. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Align the notch on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Grasp the memory module and pull it...
... 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...of the memory module connector. 3. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the connector. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Align the notch on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Grasp the memory module and pull it...
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... cables properly when you remove them from the securing clip on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove all the cables from being pinched or crimped. 4. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply...
... cables properly when you remove them from the securing clip on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove all the cables from being pinched or crimped. 4. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply...
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Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing ...appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer...this section may not appear, or may result when a key on your settings. Help Field - When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Displays the amount of the computer. Option Field - l To read the current...
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing ...appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer...this section may not appear, or may result when a key on your settings. Help Field - When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Displays the amount of the computer. Option Field - l To read the current...
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...Future Boots 1. Enter system setup (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in case you are booting to restore it. 3. Inspiron 535/537 Inspiron 545 For example, if you want to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Remove the computer cover (see Entering...pin password reset jumper on the system. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. and down your device is to access the menu.
...Future Boots 1. Enter system setup (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in case you are booting to restore it. 3. Inspiron 535/537 Inspiron 545 For example, if you want to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Remove the computer cover (see Entering...pin password reset jumper on the system. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. and down your device is to access the menu.
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... so that the memory modules can be installed in Before You Begin. 2. Inspiron 535/537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: ...procedures in the same location after installing the new system board. 8. Remove the processor (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor). 6. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with your...
... so that the memory modules can be installed in Before You Begin. 2. Inspiron 535/537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: ...procedures in the same location after installing the new system board. 8. Remove the processor (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor). 6. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with your...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... at the back of the computer and a minimum of the procedures in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 WARNING: Before you leave at least...
... at the back of the computer and a minimum of the procedures in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 WARNING: Before you leave at least...