Comprehensive Specifications
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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- Core) • 1 MB (AMD... of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region.
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- Core) • 1 MB (AMD... of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region.
Service Manual
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... reserved. and is subject to change without the written permission of your computer. A00 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 Technology Power Button...
... reserved. and is subject to change without the written permission of your computer. A00 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 Technology Power Button...
Service Manual
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... your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. 1. Back 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 for removing... 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 performing the removal procedure in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. Hold a component...
... your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. 1. Back 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 for removing... 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 performing the removal procedure in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. Hold a component...
Service Manual
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... should perform repairs on your computer). 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself...Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 7. 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 safety information...
... should perform repairs on your computer). 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself...Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 7. 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 safety information...
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...sink (see Replacing the Module Cover). 8. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the computer. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 6. Failure to do so may result ... an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to Contents Page NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner of the module are aligned ...
...sink (see Replacing the Module Cover). 8. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the computer. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 6. Failure to do so may result ... an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to Contents Page NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner of the module are aligned ...
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... is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Back to 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 is not authorized by...
... is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Back to 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 is not authorized by...
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... (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 6. If either the processor or heat sink is achieved. Follow the procedures in the kit to ensure that you have already removed the... processor heat sink and are reinstalled together. NOTE: This procedure assumes that thermal conductivity is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in Before You Begin. 2. Replace ...
... (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 6. If either the processor or heat sink is achieved. Follow the procedures in the kit to ensure that you have already removed the... processor heat sink and are reinstalled together. NOTE: This procedure assumes that thermal conductivity is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in Before You Begin. 2. Replace ...
Setup Guide
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...your computer window and learn more about your customization options. To customize your Dell computer provides three default options: • Balanced/Dell Recommended - The Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your desktop: Windows ...performance when you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure...- Saves power on your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the computer and by maximizing system performance. 37
...your computer window and learn more about your customization options. To customize your Dell computer provides three default options: • Balanced/Dell Recommended - The Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your desktop: Windows ...performance when you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure...- Saves power on your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the computer and by maximizing system performance. 37
Setup Guide
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... the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 69). WARNING:...INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Three Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor...
... the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 69). WARNING:...INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Three Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor...
Setup Guide
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... need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading 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 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM 1 GB, 2 GB...
... need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading 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 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM 1 GB, 2 GB...
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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