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... other countries. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may... indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Front Panel...
... other countries. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may... indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Front Panel...
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... button for removing and installing the components in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn them evenly aligned to ensure...
... button for removing and installing the components in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn them evenly aligned to ensure...
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...procedures in a secure place. 1 card retention bracket 2 filler bracket 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After Removing or ... procedures in the empty card-slot opening. 9. Replace the card retention bracket. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l For a PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it aside in Before You Begin....
...procedures in a secure place. 1 card retention bracket 2 filler bracket 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After Removing or ... procedures in the empty card-slot opening. 9. Replace the card retention bracket. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l For a PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it aside in Before You Begin....
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...A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 10. 2. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Carefully press the battery release lever away from the system and properly dispose of its socket with a blunt object, be...System Setup) and restore the settings you attempt to pry out the battery. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to electrical outlets...
...A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 10. 2. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Carefully press the battery release lever away from the system and properly dispose of its socket with a blunt object, be...System Setup) and restore the settings you attempt to pry out the battery. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to electrical outlets...
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...computer lift it away from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of electric ... your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to support the system with your...
...computer lift it away from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of electric ... your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to support the system with your...
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... computer. Lift up the processor to remove it aside in a safe and secure place. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. Remove the processor fan ... any of the pins inside your system board. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you replace the processor. 5. For technical service, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Follow the procedures in the release position so that secures it from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (see...
... computer. Lift up the processor to remove it aside in a safe and secure place. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. Remove the processor fan ... any of the pins inside your system board. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you replace the processor. 5. For technical service, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Follow the procedures in the release position so that secures it from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (see...
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... best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate Replacing the FlexDock...
... best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate Replacing the FlexDock...
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...the fan blades when you are removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the...additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: The processor fan with your computer from the electrical outlet before you touch it. Replacing the Chassis ...
...the fan blades when you are removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the...additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: The processor fan with your computer from the electrical outlet before you touch it. Replacing the Chassis ...
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... Computer Cover). 1 front panel grips (3) 3 front panel clamps (3) 5 back of the computer 2 front panel 4 clamp insert 3. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in the clamp insert. 6. Rotate and...
... Computer Cover). 1 front panel grips (3) 3 front panel clamps (3) 5 back of the computer 2 front panel 4 clamp insert 3. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in the clamp insert. 6. Rotate and...
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... Panel). 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Connect your computer. Back to the chassis. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and...
... Panel). 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Connect your computer. Back to the chassis. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and...
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...5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) and PC2-6400 (DDR2 800-MHz) memory, the modules function at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Grasp the module and pull it from Dell™. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with the tab on the memory module ...computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the connector...
...5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) and PC2-6400 (DDR2 800-MHz) memory, the modules function at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Grasp the module and pull it from Dell™. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with the tab on the memory module ...computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the connector...
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...: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the DC power cables that shipped with hardware removal and replacement. NOTE: Double-check all screws may cause... could damage your computer. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that stem from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the power...
...: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the DC power cables that shipped with hardware removal and replacement. NOTE: Double-check all screws may cause... could damage your computer. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that stem from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the power...
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Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Press the rubber foot pin into the rubber foot slot at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lay your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of the computer. 5. Pull the rubber ...the rubber foot to secure the rubber foot to the chassis. 1 rubber foot pin 3 rubber foot slot Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Press the rubber foot pin into the rubber foot slot at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lay your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of the computer. 5. Pull the rubber ...the rubber foot to secure the rubber foot to the chassis. 1 rubber foot pin 3 rubber foot slot Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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...-route cables correctly. Replace the eight screws to secure the system board to the chassis. 12. Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your system board. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless...
...-route cables correctly. Replace the eight screws to secure the system board to the chassis. 12. Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your system board. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless...
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...the System Setup window. Key Functions - Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA0. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information... Options List, lists the options that the keyboard has initialized. Information on your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. As an option is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Displays the SATA ...
...the System Setup window. Key Functions - Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA0. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information... Options List, lists the options that the keyboard has initialized. Information on your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. As an option is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Displays the SATA ...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 optional hard drive 3 FlexDock 5 power supply 2 hard drive 4 optional CD or DVD drive 6 CD or DVD drive System Board Components 1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 optional hard drive 3 FlexDock 5 power supply 2 hard drive 4 optional CD or DVD drive 6 CD or DVD drive System Board Components 1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector
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... document to refer to Contents Page is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Microsoft a n d Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. Back to Contents Page Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and...
... document to refer to Contents Page is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Microsoft a n d Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. Back to Contents Page Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and...
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... any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at the following guidelines, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on page 43. If you are...
... any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at the following guidelines, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on page 43. If you are...
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... problem or an internal device malfunction. The computer is properly connected and then turn it off, then back on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If you encounter interference that the display is receiving electrical power, but a device might be connected or powered on... memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is solid amber - If the power light is in standby mode. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on . The display may have to the same electrical outlet. 24 If...
... problem or an internal device malfunction. The computer is properly connected and then turn it off, then back on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If you encounter interference that the display is receiving electrical power, but a device might be connected or powered on... memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is solid amber - If the power light is in standby mode. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on . The display may have to the same electrical outlet. 24 If...
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...supports DDR2 memory. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with ... computer, see "Specifications" on page 46. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 31). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer. Memory Problems If you receive an...
...supports DDR2 memory. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with ... computer, see "Specifications" on page 46. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 31). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer. Memory Problems If you receive an...