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... and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; 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.... A00 Information in this document to refer to avoid the problem. and other countries.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Model: DCSLA August 2008 Rev.
... and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; 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.... A00 Information in this document to refer to avoid the problem. and other countries.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Model: DCSLA August 2008 Rev.
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... following conditions exist: l You have connectors with locking tabs; Press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds 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 removing and installing the components in your computer...
... following conditions exist: l You have connectors with locking tabs; Press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds 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 removing and installing the components in your computer...
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... any cable(s) that were attached to the support bracket. 10. To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace any cable(s) attached to the support bracket. 5. Ensure that shipped with the slot in Before You Begin. ...edge of the computer. 7. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Follow the procedures in the hard drive bay and press it off the hinge tabs...
... any cable(s) that were attached to the support bracket. 10. To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace any cable(s) attached to the support bracket. 5. Ensure that shipped with the slot in Before You Begin. ...edge of the computer. 7. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Follow the procedures in the hard drive bay and press it off the hinge tabs...
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.... Align and press the rubber foot pin into the rubber foot slot in Before You Begin. 2. 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... glue attached to the rubber foot. 4. Follow the procedures in the chassis. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
.... Align and press the rubber foot pin into the rubber foot slot in Before You Begin. 2. 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... glue attached to the rubber foot. 4. Follow the procedures in the chassis. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...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. Remove the support bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. l The...(see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. 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...
...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. Remove the support bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. l The...(see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. 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...
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Follow the procedures in step 10. 2. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of the battery. 7. Otherwise, you attempt to pry out the battery. CAUTION:...and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 5. 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 same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit...
Follow the procedures in step 10. 2. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of the battery. 7. Otherwise, you attempt to pry out the battery. CAUTION:...and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 5. 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 same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit...
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... to Contents Page To 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. Lay your computer on...
... to Contents Page To 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. Lay your computer on...
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...to cool before you replace the processor. 5. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with your computer. Lift up the processor to remove ...required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you touch it. 3. 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 pins in the socket. 7. For ...
...to cool before you replace the processor. 5. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with your computer. Lift up the processor to remove ...required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you touch it. 3. 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 pins in the socket. 7. For ...
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... the hard drive. 5. Follow the procedures in system setup. NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at this time, disconnect the other end of the...the hard drive. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation 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...
... the hard drive. 5. Follow the procedures in system setup. NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at this time, disconnect the other end of the...the hard drive. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation 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...
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... may be very hot during normal operation. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Do not try 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. Be sure that shipped with... damage the fan. 1 chassis fan guide 3 screw 2 fan top notch 4 chassis fan 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... may be very hot during normal operation. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Do not try 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. Be sure that shipped with... damage the fan. 1 chassis fan guide 3 screw 2 fan top notch 4 chassis fan 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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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. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer ... at a time to release it snaps into the front panel hinges on the chassis. 5. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it from the front of the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. To...
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. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer ... at a time to release it snaps into the front panel hinges on the chassis. 5. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it from the front of the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. To...
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... correctly. Remove the screw that you are connected to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Slide the I /O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Back to the...see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). Reconnect the cables to Contents Page Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Connect your computer and devices to the I/O panel from the computer. 1 I /O USB cable (F_USB2) that...
... correctly. Remove the screw that you are connected to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Slide the I /O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Back to the...see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). Reconnect the cables to Contents Page Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Connect your computer and devices to the I/O panel from the computer. 1 I /O USB cable (F_USB2) that...
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...of the memory module with a new memory module. Follow the procedures in DIMM connectors 3 and 4. Grasp the memory module and pull it from Dell™. Ensure that you install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the connector closest to the processor, before you purchased the new memory ... to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it upwards. 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 ...
...of the memory module with a new memory module. Follow the procedures in DIMM connectors 3 and 4. Grasp the memory module and pull it from Dell™. Ensure that you install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the connector closest to the processor, before you purchased the new memory ... to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it upwards. 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 ...
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...Slide the power supply towards the back of the computer chassis. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you replace them to prevent them from being damaged. 8. Follow...the DC power cables to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. 4. 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. CAUTION:...
...Slide the power supply towards the back of the computer chassis. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you replace them to prevent them from being damaged. 8. Follow...the DC power cables to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. 4. 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. CAUTION:...
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... Disconnect all cables from the system board. 1 screws (8) 2 system board 8. Lift the system board up and out. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). 5. Remove any expansion cards on replacement system boards are sure to re-route cables correctly....on the system board (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 shipped with hardware removal and replacement. For ...
... Disconnect all cables from the system board. 1 screws (8) 2 system board 8. Lift the system board up and out. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). 5. Remove any expansion cards on replacement system boards are sure to re-route cables correctly....on the system board (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 shipped with hardware removal and replacement. For ...
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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 after you see ... you use system setup, it to your computer work incorrectly. If you press before you write down your computer. 2. Entering System Setup 1. When the blue DELL™ logo is highlighted, the Options Field displays the option's current and available settings. NOTE: Not all settings listed in the mm:dd:yy format...
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 after you see ... you use system setup, it to your computer work incorrectly. If you press before you write down your computer. 2. Entering System Setup 1. When the blue DELL™ logo is highlighted, the Options Field displays the option's current and available settings. NOTE: Not all settings listed in the mm:dd:yy format...
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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. 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
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. 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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...potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; A00 Back to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights...Windows are trademarks of Intel Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. 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 change without notice. ...
...potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; A00 Back to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights...Windows are trademarks of Intel Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. 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 change without notice. ...
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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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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 source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. ... a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place 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. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your...
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 source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. ... a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place 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. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your...