Comprehensive Specifications
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... 2009 Processor Type L2 cache External bus frequency Computer Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width 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- Dell™ Inspiron™...
... 2009 Processor Type L2 cache External bus frequency Computer Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width 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- Dell™ Inspiron™...
Service Manual
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...and trade names other countries. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Information in this document to refer to either the ... indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Center Control Cover Keyboard Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless ...
...and trade names other countries. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Information in this document to refer to either the ... indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Center Control Cover Keyboard Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless ...
Service Manual
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...attached devices are turned off . The computer turns off your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures ... Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket....
...attached devices are turned off . The computer turns off your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures ... Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket....
Service Manual
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... Cover). 4. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5....on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor while turning the cam screw. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
... Cover). 4. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5....on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor while turning the cam screw. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
Service Manual
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...module is properly seated, all screws and ensure that aligns with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then place the processor module. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 6. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the procedures in... in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the processor module. 8. Replacing the Processor Module NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will...
...module is properly seated, all screws and ensure that aligns with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then place the processor module. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 6. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the procedures in... in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the processor module. 8. Replacing the Processor Module NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will...
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... Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a plastic scribe. 8. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink ..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Pry out the processor heat sink with your warranty. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module...
... Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a plastic scribe. 8. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink ..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Pry out the processor heat sink with your warranty. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module...
Service Manual
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Back to the computer. Align the five captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the procedures in sequential order (indicated ... battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 5. NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are ready to replace it. 1. CAUTION: Before turning on the processor heat sink). 3. If either the processor or heat sink is achieved. NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the...
Back to the computer. Align the five captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the procedures in sequential order (indicated ... battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 5. NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are ready to replace it. 1. CAUTION: Before turning on the processor heat sink). 3. If either the processor or heat sink is achieved. NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the...
Setup Guide
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... area of the desktop. 2. Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2. Saves power on your Dell computer provides three default options: • Balanced/Dell Recommended - To customize your desktop. The Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer by reducing system performance...Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on your computer by adapting processor speed to your activity and by your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system ...
... area of the desktop. 2. Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2. Saves power on your Dell computer provides three default options: • Balanced/Dell Recommended - To customize your desktop. The Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer by reducing system performance...Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on your computer by adapting processor speed to your activity and by your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system ...
Setup Guide
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...on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 69). See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 40 WARNING... beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support...
...on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 69). See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 40 WARNING... beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support...
Setup Guide
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For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. 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 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM 1 GB, 2 GB...
For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. 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 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM 1 GB, 2 GB...
Setup Guide
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P power strips, using 6 processor 72 products information and purchasing 65 R reinstalling Windows 60 resources, finding more 70 restoring factory image 57 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 66 software features 36 software problems 44 specifications 72 support email addresses 64 support sites worldwide 64 System Messages 48 System Restore 53 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 66 Windows reinstalling 59 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 13 Index 81
P power strips, using 6 processor 72 products information and purchasing 65 R reinstalling Windows 60 resources, finding more 70 restoring factory image 57 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 66 software features 36 software problems 44 specifications 72 support email addresses 64 support sites worldwide 64 System Messages 48 System Restore 53 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 66 Windows reinstalling 59 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 13 Index 81