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...of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards .... Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. February ...
...of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards .... Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. February ...
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...components in reverse order. Disconnect all attached devices are turned off. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from the network device. 3. l You have connectors with your computer. 1. ...: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4...
...components in reverse order. Disconnect all attached devices are turned off. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from the network device. 3. l You have connectors with your computer. 1. ...: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4...
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...Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Front Bezel 1. Rotate the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into place. 3. ...Bezel 1. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your equipment with your computer. Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Front Bezel 1. Rotate the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into place. 3. ...Bezel 1. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your equipment with your computer. Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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... your computer. Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Removing PCI and PCI...
... your computer. Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Removing PCI and PCI...
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...the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Battery 1. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the... CAUTION: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Back to touch the system board...
...the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Battery 1. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the... CAUTION: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Back to touch the system board...
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... click or feel the computer cover securely installed. 5. CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. 3. Press ... Follow the procedures in a secure location. Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your computer on its side with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, ...
... click or feel the computer cover securely installed. 5. CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. 3. Press ... Follow the procedures in a secure location. Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your computer on its side with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, ...
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...heat sink assembly from the tab that it has had sufficient time to cool before removing the cover. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546 WARNING: Do not operate your computer. For technical service, see Removing the Computer Cover). Back ...to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...heat sink assembly from the tab that it has had sufficient time to cool before removing the cover. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546 WARNING: Do not operate your computer. For technical service, see Removing the Computer Cover). Back ...to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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...: When replacing the processor, do not touch any objects to fall on the computer. 3. CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the socket. 1. Inspiron 535/537/545 1 front alignment notch 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 rear alignment notch Unpack the new processor, being careful not to the processor and the computer when you...
...: When replacing the processor, do not touch any objects to fall on the computer. 3. CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the socket. 1. Inspiron 535/537/545 1 front alignment notch 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 rear alignment notch Unpack the new processor, being careful not to the processor and the computer when you...
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.... Set the processor lightly in the socket, close the processor cover, if applicable. 4 processor cover 7 socket Inspiron 546 5 center cover latch 8 tab 6 processor 9 release lever 1 socket 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 processor 4 release lever 4. For Inspiron 535/537/545, orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket. 5. CAUTION: Ensure that you install the...
.... Set the processor lightly in the socket, close the processor cover, if applicable. 4 processor cover 7 socket Inspiron 546 5 center cover latch 8 tab 6 processor 9 release lever 1 socket 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 processor 4 release lever 4. For Inspiron 535/537/545, orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket. 5. CAUTION: Ensure that you install the...
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...: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer model. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect the computer and other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. Removing a ... you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that you begin this time, disconnect the other devices to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Media Card Reader Removing...
...: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer model. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect the computer and other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. Removing a ... you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that you begin this time, disconnect the other devices to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Media Card Reader Removing...
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... sink assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not try to remove the fan separately. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or...unplug your equipment with any cables that it . 5. This could damage the fan. 1. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Removing ...
... sink assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not try to remove the fan separately. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or...unplug your equipment with any cables that it . 5. This could damage the fan. 1. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Removing ...
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... fan and heat sink assembly down on the system board. Apply the new thermal grease to secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Inspiron 535/537/545 a. NOTE: Ensure that run between the system board and the fan. 1. Hold the processor fan and heat sink fan assembly in ... Ensure that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the four metal screw hole projections on its top, with the two bracket projections. Inspiron 546 a. b. Rotate the processor fan and heat sink assembly upward gently, and remove it from the bottom of the processor. 3. Tighten the four...
... fan and heat sink assembly down on the system board. Apply the new thermal grease to secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Inspiron 535/537/545 a. NOTE: Ensure that run between the system board and the fan. 1. Hold the processor fan and heat sink fan assembly in ... Ensure that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the four metal screw hole projections on its top, with the two bracket projections. Inspiron 546 a. b. Rotate the processor fan and heat sink assembly upward gently, and remove it from the bottom of the processor. 3. Tighten the four...
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... board (see System Board Components). 4. Removing the Chassis Fan CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screws (2) 2 chassis fan Inspiron 545/546 Replace the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. This could damage the...
... board (see System Board Components). 4. Removing the Chassis Fan CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screws (2) 2 chassis fan Inspiron 545/546 Replace the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. This could damage the...
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...electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board connectors. 5. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front I /O ... may result in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). Back to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I /O panel to the chassis. 6.
...electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board connectors. 5. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front I /O ... may result in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). Back to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I /O panel to the chassis. 6.
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... connector. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Align the notch on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory module with .... If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside...
... connector. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Align the notch on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory module with .... If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside...
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Log on Inspiron™ 535/537. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to the table below: Model One module Two modules Three modules Four modules 535/537 DIMM1 DIMM1 NA NA DIMM2 545 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 546 ... connector while you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal force to continue. 8. Inspiron 545 If the message appears stating that the memory is not supported on to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties...
Log on Inspiron™ 535/537. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to the table below: Model One module Two modules Three modules Four modules 535/537 DIMM1 DIMM1 NA NA DIMM2 545 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 546 ... connector while you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal force to continue. 8. Inspiron 545 If the message appears stating that the memory is not supported on to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties...
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...Supply 1. Disconnect the DC power cables from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 power supply retention snap 2 screws (4) 3 power supply 4 voltage selector switch Inspiron 545/546 For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. ...WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with your computer. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
...Supply 1. Disconnect the DC power cables from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 power supply retention snap 2 screws (4) 3 power supply 4 voltage selector switch Inspiron 545/546 For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. ...WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with your computer. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
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...computer. 2. This field provides context sensitive help based on the keyboard is recommended that selection active. Key Functions - Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. Turn... conservation, and security features. Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System...
...computer. 2. This field provides context sensitive help based on the keyboard is recommended that selection active. Key Functions - Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. Turn... conservation, and security features. Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System...
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... MB, 256 MB, MAX (128 MB by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in the format (mm:dd:yyyy). Time Displays current time in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Third Boot Device Removable Dev.; Indicates the channel mode of CD/DVD...
... MB, 256 MB, MAX (128 MB by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in the format (mm:dd:yyyy). Time Displays current time in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Third Boot Device Removable Dev.; Indicates the channel mode of CD/DVD...
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INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Drives Externally accessible two 5.25-inch drive bays for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi ...
INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Drives Externally accessible two 5.25-inch drive bays for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi ...