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... its own. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in this document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to hardware or loss of... DCSLA August 2008 Rev. Reproduction of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in the U.S. A00 Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory ...
... its own. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in this document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to hardware or loss of... DCSLA August 2008 Rev. Reproduction of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in the U.S. A00 Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory ...
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...1. NOTICE: When you begin working inside the computer. 1. Disconnect your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. Some cables have performed the steps in...cables from their electrical outlets. 5. Ensure that shipped with locking tabs; Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 ...
...1. NOTICE: When you begin working inside the computer. 1. Disconnect your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. Some cables have performed the steps in...cables from their electrical outlets. 5. Ensure that shipped with locking tabs; Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 ...
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To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 support bracket 3 card retention release lever 2 card retention bracket 3. Follow the procedures in Before ... the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever up. 4. Back to the support bracket. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer.
To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 support bracket 3 card retention release lever 2 card retention bracket 3. Follow the procedures in Before ... the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever up. 4. Back to the support bracket. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer.
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... with the computer cover facing up. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer Replacing the Rubber Foot on its side with...
... with the computer cover facing up. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer Replacing the Rubber Foot on its side with...
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...Cover). 4. Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. 9. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l For a PCI card, grasp the card by its connector. 7. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of ... bracket (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 6. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to Contents Page Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/...
...Cover). 4. Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. 9. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l For a PCI card, grasp the card by its connector. 7. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of ... bracket (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 6. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to Contents Page Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/...
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...see System Board Components). Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in step 10. 2. Insert the new battery into place. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery... in step 1. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the side labeled "+" facing up...
...see System Board Components). Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in step 10. 2. Insert the new battery into place. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery... in step 1. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the side labeled "+" facing up...
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... to Contents Page To replace the computer cover, align the tabs on its side with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots located along...
... to Contents Page To replace the computer cover, align the tabs on its side with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots located along...
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..., see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). Leave the release lever extended in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the back of the computer. 8. NOTICE: Do not perform...
..., see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). Leave the release lever extended in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the back of the computer. 8. NOTICE: Do not perform...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexBay/FlexDock Break-Away Metal ... Setup), then go to the "Drives" section of the hard drive bay and slide the drive out and lift to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your computer, enter system setup (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. For additional safety best...
Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexBay/FlexDock Break-Away Metal ... Setup), then go to the "Drives" section of the hard drive bay and slide the drive out and lift to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your computer, enter system setup (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. For additional safety best...
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...the screw that secures the chassis fan to remove the fan separately. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not touch the fan blades when you touch it has had sufficient time to cool before removing the cover...chassis fan guide and push the chassis fan towards the chassis. 7. Be sure that it . Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
...the screw that secures the chassis fan to remove the fan separately. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not touch the fan blades when you touch it has had sufficient time to cool before removing the cover...chassis fan guide and push the chassis fan towards the chassis. 7. Be sure that it . Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 front panel bottom tabs (3) 3 front panel 2 front panel top tabs (3) 3. Follow the procedures ...Cover). To replace the front panel, align and insert the front panel bottom tabs into place. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Rotate the front panel towards the computer ...
Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 front panel bottom tabs (3) 3 front panel 2 front panel top tabs (3) 3. Follow the procedures ...Cover). To replace the front panel, align and insert the front panel bottom tabs into place. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Rotate the front panel towards the computer ...
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... correctly. Replace the front panel (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). Remove any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. To replace the I/O panel, align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the I /O panel clamp slot. 8....system board. 12. Slide the I/O panel to the side to release the I/O panel clamp from the computer. 1 I /O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to an electrical outlet...
... correctly. Replace the front panel (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). Remove any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. To replace the I/O panel, align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the I /O panel clamp slot. 8....system board. 12. Slide the I/O panel to the side to release the I/O panel clamp from the computer. 1 I /O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to an electrical outlet...
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...slowest memory module installed. 6. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you may not start properly. Locate the... memory modules on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in connectors ...
...slowest memory module installed. 6. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you may not start properly. Locate the... memory modules on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in connectors ...
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... cables properly when you remove them from being damaged. 8. 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. NOTICE: Route the DC power cables under... them from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the power supply cables. 3. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that stem from the power supply and disconnect...
... cables properly when you remove them from being damaged. 8. 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. NOTICE: Route the DC power cables under... them from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the power supply cables. 3. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that stem from the power supply and disconnect...
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... steps unless you removed from each cable before you touch it , so that you are sure to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you disconnect it . 4. To contact... Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). 5. Follow the procedures in the same location after the board is removed from the system board. ...
... steps unless you removed from each cable before you touch it , so that you are sure to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you disconnect it . 4. To contact... Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). 5. Follow the procedures in the same location after the board is removed from the system board. ...
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...174; desktop. Scroll up - Options Field - Press to return to navigate. Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA2. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. If you wait too long and ...The field lists features that you use system setup, it to display, and then press . Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information...
...174; desktop. Scroll up - Options Field - Press to return to navigate. Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA2. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. If you wait too long and ...The field lists features that you use system setup, it to display, and then press . Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information...
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Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 front I/O panel 5 optical drive 2 hard drive 4 FlexBay with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components
Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 front I/O panel 5 optical drive 2 hard drive 4 FlexBay with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components
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... the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation ...CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Back to Contents Page Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. ...
... the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation ...CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Back to Contents Page Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. ...
Setup Guide
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...Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22... Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
...Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22... Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
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... your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your computer. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power...
... your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your computer. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power...