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Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Support Bracket Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCSLE and ... Power Supply Battery System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of your computer. is subject to hardware or loss of data if instructions are either the entities claiming the...
Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Support Bracket Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCSLE and ... Power Supply Battery System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of your computer. is subject to hardware or loss of data if instructions are either the entities claiming the...
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... or see Turning Off Your Computer). if you are turned off. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for ... document may require the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in on your computer (see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l You have connectors with your computer. 1. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of your computer...
... or see Turning Off Your Computer). if you are turned off. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for ... document may require the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in on your computer (see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l You have connectors with your computer. 1. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of your computer...
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...the bezel inserts. 2. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...1. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Back to release it from the front panel. 4. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Rotate and pull the bezel away from...
...the bezel inserts. 2. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...1. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Back to release it from the front panel. 4. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Rotate and pull the bezel away from...
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...your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. b. Set the support bracket aside in Before You Begin. 2. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with...bracket up . For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). Inspiron™ 535s/537s a. c. d. Back to Contents Page Support Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Support Bracket Replacing the Support Bracket WARNING: Before ...
...your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. b. Set the support bracket aside in Before You Begin. 2. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with...bracket up . For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). Inspiron™ 535s/537s a. c. d. Back to Contents Page Support Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Support Bracket Replacing the Support Bracket WARNING: Before ...
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... (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your...
... (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your...
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.... Press the battery release lever to the manufacturer's instructions. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
.... Press the battery release lever to the manufacturer's instructions. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... 1. Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lay your computer...
... 1. Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lay your computer...
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... and heat sink assembly from the computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546s Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove ... heat sink assembly when you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
... and heat sink assembly from the computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546s Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove ... heat sink assembly when you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
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...drive that contains data that shipped with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Inspiron™ 535s/537s a. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the hard drive. Follow the procedures in on the securing tab..., disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Media Card Reader ...
...drive that contains data that shipped with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Inspiron™ 535s/537s a. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the hard drive. Follow the procedures in on the securing tab..., disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Media Card Reader ...
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.... 1 processor fan and heat sink assembly NOTE: The processor fan and heat sink assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Chassis Fan... from the processor fan connector on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you touch it. 5. Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s a.
.... 1 processor fan and heat sink assembly NOTE: The processor fan and heat sink assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Chassis Fan... from the processor fan connector on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you touch it. 5. Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s a.
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... as you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front I/O panel. 1. Remove the front bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: When sliding the I /O panel clamp slot. Slide the I/O panel towards the left and gently pull it out. 1 screw... Front I/O Panel NOTE: Note the routing of all the cables that secures the I/O panel to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I /O panel from the electrical outlet before removing the cover...
... as you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front I/O panel. 1. Remove the front bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: When sliding the I /O panel clamp slot. Slide the I/O panel towards the left and gently pull it out. 1 screw... Front I/O Panel NOTE: Note the routing of all the cables that secures the I/O panel to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I /O panel from the electrical outlet before removing the cover...
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...(see Recommended Memory Configuration). Replacing Memory 1. Align the notch on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3. Press out the securing clip at...If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before ...
...(see Recommended Memory Configuration). Replacing Memory 1. Align the notch on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3. Press out the securing clip at...If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before ...
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... with your computer. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Support Bracket). 5. Note the routing of the system grounding. For Inspiron 535s and 537s, press down on the release latch. Replacing the Power Supply 1. WARNING: Failure to replace and tighten all the cables from the... system board and drives. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... with your computer. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Support Bracket). 5. Note the routing of the system grounding. For Inspiron 535s and 537s, press down on the release latch. Replacing the Power Supply 1. WARNING: Failure to replace and tighten all the cables from the... system board and drives. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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...field provides context sensitive help based on (or restart) your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Inspiron 535s/537s System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Displays the computer model number. Displays the processor...of memory or set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use ...
...field provides context sensitive help based on (or restart) your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Inspiron 535s/537s System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Displays the computer model number. Displays the processor...of memory or set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use ...
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... on the system board. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4. Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. NOTE: The location of device. Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your current boot sequence in Before You Begin. 2. 4. Use... cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to access the menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. Inspiron 535s/537s Inspiron 545s Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper on the system.
... on the system board. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4. Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. NOTE: The location of device. Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your current boot sequence in Before You Begin. 2. 4. Use... cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to access the menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. Inspiron 535s/537s Inspiron 545s Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper on the system.
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... them so that you can be installed in the same location after installing the new system board. 10. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... them so that you can be installed in the same location after installing the new system board. 10. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... System Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 system board 5 media card reader (optional) 2 support bracket 4 optical drive 6 primary hard...
... System Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 system board 5 media card reader (optional) 2 support bracket 4 optical drive 6 primary hard...
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.... Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with your computer. You should never place your Inspiron 535s/537s/545s/546s desktop and connecting peripherals. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer in this section, read the safety information that you...
.... Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with your computer. You should never place your Inspiron 535s/537s/545s/546s desktop and connecting peripherals. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer in this section, read the safety information that you...