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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 these materials in any proprietary interest...this document is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel...
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 these materials in any proprietary interest...this document is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel...
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...computer or see the Setup Guide that the work surface is flat and clean 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 turn... close all open files and exit all open programs before you disconnect the cable. Disconnect your computer, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Technical Specifications For information on the cable itself. l You have performed the steps in on your ...
...computer or see the Setup Guide that the work surface is flat and clean 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 turn... close all open files and exit all open programs before you disconnect the cable. Disconnect your computer, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Technical Specifications For information on the cable itself. l You have performed the steps in on your ...
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...Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Align the notch in the support bracket with your computer, read the safety information that were attached to the... card retention release lever up. 4. Pivot the support bracket downward. 8. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Pivot the support bracket and lift it down. 9. Replace any cable(s) attached ...
...Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Align the notch in the support bracket with your computer, read the safety information that were attached to the... card retention release lever up. 4. Pivot the support bracket downward. 8. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Pivot the support bracket and lift it down. 9. Replace any cable(s) attached ...
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...If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory ...Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached ...
...If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory ...Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached ...
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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 ... of your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 2. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is aligned with the guide notch. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out...
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 ... of your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 2. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is aligned with the guide notch. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out...
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... best practices information, see System Board Components). Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that shipped with the object. Enter system setup (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Follow...the new battery into place. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 8. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the object is incorrectly installed. Remove the computer cover ...
... best practices information, see System Board Components). Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that shipped with the object. Enter system setup (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Follow...the new battery into place. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 8. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the object is incorrectly installed. Remove the computer cover ...
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...cover towards the front of the computer and lift it. 5. Back to support the system with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the two screws that shipped with the slots located along the edge of electric shock, laceration by moving fan...8. Follow the procedures in a secure location. 6. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Lay your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with your computer, read the ...
...cover towards the front of the computer and lift it. 5. Back to support the system with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the two screws that shipped with the slots located along the edge of electric shock, laceration by moving fan...8. Follow the procedures in a secure location. 6. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Lay your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with your computer, read the ...
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... processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the socket is required for the new processor, reuse ... shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Leave the release lever extended in Before You Begin. 2. To contact Dell for the new processor. NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is ready for technical assistance, see the Setup Guide. 1. Lift up the processor...
... processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the socket is required for the new processor, reuse ... shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Leave the release lever extended in Before You Begin. 2. To contact Dell for the new processor. NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is ready for technical assistance, see the Setup Guide. 1. Lift up the processor...
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You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When you restart your computer, enter system setup (see System Setup), then go to the "Drives" section of the system setup and under ... available connector SATA0, SATA1, SATA4, or SATA5) 5 hard drive 7 serial ATA data cable 2 lever 4 power cable 6 slot (2) 4. 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 Plate...
You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When you restart your computer, enter system setup (see System Setup), then go to the "Drives" section of the system setup and under ... available connector SATA0, SATA1, SATA4, or SATA5) 5 hard drive 7 serial ATA data cable 2 lever 4 power cable 6 slot (2) 4. 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 Plate...
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...pull the chassis fan away from the chassis. 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Chassis Fan NOTICE: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. To replace...shipped with the chassis fan guide and push the chassis fan towards the chassis. 7. 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...
...pull the chassis fan away from the chassis. 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Chassis Fan NOTICE: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. To replace...shipped with the chassis fan guide and push the chassis fan towards the chassis. 7. 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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... Compliance Homepage at a time 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. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer...
... Compliance Homepage at a time 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. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer...
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... Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Replace the front panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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 are sure to re...
... Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Replace the front panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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 are sure to re...
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... Locate the memory modules on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Grasp the memory module and pull it from Dell™. Otherwise, your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory ...function at the bottom of the memory module with a new memory module. 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 shipped with your computer may have, even if you...
... Locate the memory modules on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Grasp the memory module and pull it from Dell™. Otherwise, your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory ...function at the bottom of the memory module with a new memory module. 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 shipped with your computer may have, even if you...
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... to make sure they are a key part of the computer. 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 shipped with hardware removal and replacement. Remove the... you remove them from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the power supply cables. 3. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the DC power cables that stem from being pinched or crimped. 4. NOTE...
... to make sure they are a key part of the computer. 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 shipped with hardware removal and replacement. Remove the... you remove them from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the power supply cables. 3. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the DC power cables that stem from being pinched or crimped. 4. NOTE...
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... the processor (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the factory. 9. 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 you removed from the system board. 12. Connect... information, see Replacing the Processor). NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are preset at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in the same location after the board...
... the processor (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the factory. 9. 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 you removed from the system board. 12. Connect... information, see Replacing the Processor). NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are preset at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in the same location after the board...
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... asset tag, and service tag. NOTE: Before you use system setup, it to display, and then press . When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that define the hardware installed on the left side of Options List and contains information about each option listed ...Displays the SATA drive integrated on top of your current settings. SATA port not present. 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 ...
... asset tag, and service tag. NOTE: Before you use system setup, it to display, and then press . When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that define the hardware installed on the left side of Options List and contains information about each option listed ...Displays the SATA drive integrated on top of your current settings. SATA port not present. 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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Intel is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 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. NOTICE:... the written permission of your computer. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in the U.S. CAUTION:...
Intel is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 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. NOTICE:... the written permission of your computer. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in the U.S. CAUTION:...
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...information that shipped with your computer. c. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at the following guidelines, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on page 42. Save and close any open files, and exit ...any open programs. b. See the Service Manual on the screen to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Re-establish your problem using the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled...
...information that shipped with your computer. c. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at the following guidelines, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on page 42. Save and close any open files, and exit ...any open programs. b. See the Service Manual on the screen to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Re-establish your problem using the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled...
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...the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). An unwanted signal is solid amber - You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If necessary, ...install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 24 If the power light is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer ...
...the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). An unwanted signal is solid amber - You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If necessary, ...install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 24 If the power light is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer ...