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... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to...countries.; and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in the U.S. 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 Module...
... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to...countries.; and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in the U.S. 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 Module...
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..., before you disconnect the cable. Turn off your computer and then unplug the cable from your computer (see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect your... installing the components in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions. 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 seconds to...
..., before you disconnect the cable. Turn off your computer and then unplug the cable from your computer (see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect your... installing the components in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions. 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 seconds to...
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... and then replace the card retention bracket. 11. Ensure that were attached 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, read the safety information that shipped with the slot in Before You Begin. 2. Pivot the support bracket and...
... and then replace the card retention bracket. 11. Ensure that were attached 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, read the safety information that shipped with the slot in Before You Begin. 2. Pivot the support bracket and...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To replace the rubber foot, align and press the rubber foot into the hole in the chassis. 5. Pull the rubber foot and pull ... press the rubber foot onto the rubber foot recess in Before You Begin. 2. Lay your computer. 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 the Bottom of Your Computer CAUTION: Before working inside...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To replace the rubber foot, align and press the rubber foot into the hole in the chassis. 5. Pull the rubber foot and pull ... press the rubber foot onto the rubber foot recess in Before You Begin. 2. Lay your computer. 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 the Bottom of Your Computer CAUTION: Before working inside...
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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 top corners, and ease it out of its slot ensuring that shipped with your computer. ... Guide. 2. If you are flush with the alignment bar. l The notch in Before You Begin. 3. Back 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/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before working...
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 top corners, and ease it out of its slot ensuring that shipped with your computer. ... Guide. 2. If you are flush with the alignment bar. l The notch in Before You Begin. 3. Back 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/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before working...
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...computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Otherwise, you recorded in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent...battery and the socket before you can explode if it is incorrectly installed. 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 your computer and devices to electrical...
...computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Otherwise, you recorded in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent...battery and the socket before you can explode if it is incorrectly installed. 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 your computer and devices to electrical...
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... and lift it. 5. Back to Contents Page Lay your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a flat-blade screwdriver. 1 computer cover 2 screws (2) 4. Slide the ...replace the computer cover, align the tabs on its side with your computer. 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 computer cover facing up. 3. For ...
... and lift it. 5. Back to Contents Page Lay your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a flat-blade screwdriver. 1 computer cover 2 screws (2) 4. Slide the ...replace the computer cover, align the tabs on its side with your computer. 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 computer cover facing up. 3. For ...
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...CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any of the pins inside your system board. Be sure that secures it . 3. Leave the... Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the processor.
...CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any of the pins inside your system board. Be sure that secures it . 3. Leave the... Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the processor.
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... Begin. 2. NOTE: The 3.5-inch Media Card Reader is configured for your computer. 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-... read the safety information that shipped with the hard drive carrier. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at this procedure. 1. NOTE: If removing this drive ...
... Begin. 2. NOTE: The 3.5-inch Media Card Reader is configured for your computer. 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-... read the safety information that shipped with the hard drive carrier. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at this procedure. 1. NOTE: If removing this drive ...
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...Slide and pull the chassis fan away from the system board connector (SYS_FAN1). 4. 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...from the electrical outlet before you touch it. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink fan assembly...
...Slide and pull the chassis fan away from the system board connector (SYS_FAN1). 4. 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...from the electrical outlet before you touch it. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink fan assembly...
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Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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. For additional safety best practices ... tabs (3) 3 front panel 2 front panel top tabs (3) 3. Back to Contents Page Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. To replace the front panel, align and insert the front panel bottom tabs into place. 6. Rotate the front panel towards the computer...
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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. For additional safety best practices ... tabs (3) 3 front panel 2 front panel top tabs (3) 3. Back to Contents Page Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. To replace the front panel, align and insert the front panel bottom tabs into place. 6. Rotate the front panel towards the computer...
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...cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 15. Connect your computer. Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Disconnect the front panel cable (F_PANEL), front panel audio cable (F_AUDIO), and the front I/O USB cable (... I/O panel clamp from the computer. 1 I/O panel 2 screw 9. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front 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...
...cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 15. Connect your computer. Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Disconnect the front panel cable (F_PANEL), front panel audio cable (F_AUDIO), and the front I/O USB cable (... I/O panel clamp from the computer. 1 I/O panel 2 screw 9. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front 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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...;. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with the tab in the connector. 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 ...
...;. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with the tab in the connector. 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 ...
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... power supply towards the front of the computer and lift it out. 6. 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 secure the power supply to the back of the computer...in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 1. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the three screws that shipped with hardware removal and replacement.
... power supply towards the front of the computer and lift it out. 6. 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 secure the power supply to the back of the computer...in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 1. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the three screws that shipped with hardware removal and replacement.
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on the chassis. 10. Remove the computer cover (... and replacement. Replace the processor (see the Setup Guide. 1. NOTICE: Ensure that the memory modules can get very hot during normal operation. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). Remove the memory modules (see Replacing Memory Module(s)) and note which memory module is removed from the system...
Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on the chassis. 10. Remove the computer cover (... and replacement. Replace the processor (see the Setup Guide. 1. NOTICE: Ensure that the memory modules can get very hot during normal operation. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). Remove the memory modules (see Replacing Memory Module(s)) and note which memory module is removed from the system...
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...- Key Functions - Displays current time settings, in the in the mm:dd:yy format. SATA port not present. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Menu - As a Menu ... on SATA3. This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options. 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...
...- Key Functions - Displays current time settings, in the in the mm:dd:yy format. SATA port not present. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Menu - As a Menu ... on SATA3. This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options. 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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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 Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer.
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... names other countries.; All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. 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. is subject to Contents Page disclaims any...
... names other countries.; All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. 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. is subject to Contents Page disclaims any...