Comprehensive Specifications
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... Flash EPROM Graphic bus • AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core • AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core • AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core • AMD Sempron™ • 2 MB (AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual- NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546: Comprehensive Specifications This...
... Flash EPROM Graphic bus • AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core • AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core • AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core • AMD Sempron™ • 2 MB (AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual- NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546: Comprehensive Specifications This...
Service Manual
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...the bottom of product in the Select Your Product Line list. A list of the menu. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual 1. The file downloads to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of results appear on the screen... Complete window appears. c. b. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures on your desktop. 8. Go to Contents Page Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Family list. Click Enter a Service Tag.
...the bottom of product in the Select Your Product Line list. A list of the menu. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual 1. The file downloads to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of results appear on the screen... Complete window appears. c. b. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures on your desktop. 8. Go to Contents Page Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Family list. Click Enter a Service Tag.
Service Manual
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...regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Dell Technology Guide). As you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive....additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
...regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Dell Technology Guide). As you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive....additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
Service Manual
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...inside the computer. Back to the computer base. 7. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to Contents Page Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . CAUTION: Before turning on the hard drive. 4. For more information, see Replacing the Battery...from its packaging. Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive compartment until it is fully seated. 6. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. 6. Lift the hard drive bezel off the hard drive...
...inside the computer. Back to the computer base. 7. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to Contents Page Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . CAUTION: Before turning on the hard drive. 4. For more information, see Replacing the Battery...from its packaging. Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive compartment until it is fully seated. 6. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. 6. Lift the hard drive bezel off the hard drive...
Service Manual
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...connector. 5. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Replace the module cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Card supported by your computer, as required. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Follow...on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. 9. For more generic driver information, see Replacing the Module Cover). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board, and realign the card. Remove the new Mini-...
...connector. 5. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Replace the module cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Card supported by your computer, as required. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Follow...on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. 9. For more generic driver information, see Replacing the Module Cover). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board, and realign the card. Remove the new Mini-...
Setup Guide
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...complete. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
...complete. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
Setup Guide
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... needed to run the software. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or...
... needed to run the software. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or...
Setup Guide
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... system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to start the.... Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 44 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 49
... system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to start the.... Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 44 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 49
Setup Guide
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...Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." 50 Turn on your computer. 3. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on (or restart) your computer. Do you want...this system so far. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. b. Ensure that the computer is connected to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility...
...Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." 50 Turn on your computer. 3. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on (or restart) your computer. Do you want...this system so far. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. b. Ensure that the computer is connected to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility...
Setup Guide
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...top of the problem will appear on page 69). Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to go ...to continue." To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 2. Write down ...
...top of the problem will appear on page 69). Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to go ...to continue." To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 2. Write down ...
Setup Guide
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...the menu that appears and press . 5. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. ... on page 69). When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. Using Support Tools NOTE: The next ...
...the menu that appears and press . 5. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. ... on page 69). When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. Using Support Tools NOTE: The next ...
Setup Guide
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... logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received ...your operating system. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 2. Restoring Your...
... logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received ...your operating system. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 2. Restoring Your...
Setup Guide
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...-click the device for which the new driver was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to the operating state it was installed, and click Properties. 5. Click the Drivers tab → Roll Back Driver. Right-click Computer. 3. CAUTION: Before performing the... back up all data files on your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Restoring Your Operating System If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. ...
...-click the device for which the new driver was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to the operating state it was installed, and click Properties. 5. Click the Drivers tab → Roll Back Driver. Right-click Computer. 3. CAUTION: Before performing the... back up all data files on your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Restoring Your Operating System If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. ...
Setup Guide
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... to load any open programs. 2. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Restart the computer. 60 After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. Save and close any open files and exit any required...
... to load any open programs. 2. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Restart the computer. 60 After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. Save and close any open files and exit any required...
Setup Guide
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth...hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth...hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
Setup Guide
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You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions...that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the back or bottom of your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. support.dell.com 71 To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the taskbar. Finding More Information and ...
You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions...that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the back or bottom of your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. support.dell.com 71 To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the taskbar. Finding More Information and ...
Setup Guide
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... view information about your computer. Computer Model Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Computer Information Processor types AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core AMD Sempron™ Memory type Memory configurations possible 800 ..., 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB System chipset AMD RS780M/SB700 72 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed ...
... view information about your computer. Computer Model Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Computer Information Processor types AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core AMD Sempron™ Memory type Memory configurations possible 800 ..., 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB System chipset AMD RS780M/SB700 72 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed ...
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Index Dell Technology Guide for further information 70 Diagnostic Checklist 68 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E email addresses for technical support 64 energy conserving 37 F finding more information 70 FTP login, anonymous 64 H hardware problems diagnosing 49 80 Hardware Troubleshooter 49 help getting assistance and support 62 I Internet connection 12 ISP Internet Service Provider 12 M memory problems solving 43 memory support 72 N network connection fixing 41
Index Dell Technology Guide for further information 70 Diagnostic Checklist 68 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E email addresses for technical support 64 energy conserving 37 F finding more information 70 FTP login, anonymous 64 H hardware problems diagnosing 49 80 Hardware Troubleshooter 49 help getting assistance and support 62 I Internet connection 12 ISP Internet Service Provider 12 M memory problems solving 43 memory support 72 N network connection fixing 41