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...document is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of these materials in any proprietary interest in...trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. 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...
...document is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of these materials in any proprietary interest in...trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. 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...
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... procedures in a secure location. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Rotate the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into the bezel inserts. 2. Back to release the bezel clamps from the front panel. 4. Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Front...
... procedures in a secure location. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Rotate the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into the bezel inserts. 2. Back to release the bezel clamps from the front panel. 4. Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Front...
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... computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Pivot the support bracket up . Inspiron™ 535s/537s a. b. Remove the screw securing the card retention bracket... secure place. 1 support bracket release latch 2 hinge tabs (2) 3 hinges (2) 4 support bracket Inspiron 545s/546s a. d. Removing the Support Bracket 1. Lift the support bracket off the hinge tab. ... Removing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Support Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Support Bracket Replacing the Support...
... computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Pivot the support bracket up . Inspiron™ 535s/537s a. b. Remove the screw securing the card retention bracket... secure place. 1 support bracket release latch 2 hinge tabs (2) 3 hinges (2) 4 support bracket Inspiron 545s/546s a. d. Removing the Support Bracket 1. Lift the support bracket off the hinge tab. ... Removing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Support Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Support Bracket Replacing the Support...
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...Express Card. Remove the support bracket (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 7. 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 Computer After Removing or ...slot 6 PCI Express x1 card 5. Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. If necessary, disconnect any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. l For a PCI or PCI Express x1 card, grasp the card by its top corners,...
...Express Card. Remove the support bracket (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 7. 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 Computer After Removing or ...slot 6 PCI Express x1 card 5. Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. If necessary, disconnect any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. l For a PCI or PCI Express x1 card, grasp the card by its top corners,...
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...socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the battery into place. 2. 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 that shipped with your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. ...
...socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the battery into place. 2. 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 that shipped with your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. ...
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CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists 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 ... chassis feet. 1 chassis feet 3. Release the computer cover by pulling it up . 4. Back to support the system with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Follow the procedures in a secure location. Set the cover aside in Before You Begin. 2. Lay your computer...
CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists 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 ... chassis feet. 1 chassis feet 3. Release the computer cover by pulling it up . 4. Back to support the system with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Follow the procedures in a secure location. Set the cover aside in Before You Begin. 2. Lay your computer...
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...down and out to release it from the tab that secures it has had sufficient time 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 the safety... cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Open the processor cover, if applicable. WARNING: Do not operate your system board. Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546s Remove the processor fan and...
...down and out to release it from the tab that secures it has had sufficient time 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 the safety... cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Open the processor cover, if applicable. WARNING: Do not operate your system board. Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546s Remove the processor fan and...
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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 Removing an Optical Drive Replacing an ...information that you want to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the electrical outlet before you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that shipped with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Remove ...
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 Removing an Optical Drive Replacing an ...information that you want to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the electrical outlet before you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that shipped with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Remove ...
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... the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 7. Remove the media card reader. For more information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Inspiron 535s/537s a. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components. 6. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel). 4. You can use the FlexBay USB cable to install a media...
... the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 7. Remove the media card reader. For more information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Inspiron 535s/537s a. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components. 6. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel). 4. You can use the FlexBay USB cable to install a media...
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...then turn them on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to the internal USB connector on . Replace the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel). 4. 8. Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the media card reader and to break and remove the metal plate.... 5. Connect your computer and devices to the media card reader. 6. Replacing a Media Card Reader 1. Remove the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 10. If not present, attach the two shoulder screws to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board (see System ...
...then turn them on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to the internal USB connector on . Replace the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel). 4. 8. Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the media card reader and to break and remove the metal plate.... 5. Connect your computer and devices to the media card reader. 6. Replacing a Media Card Reader 1. Remove the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 10. If not present, attach the two shoulder screws to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board (see System ...
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... the securing tab upwards and slide the optical drive out. Press in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. You can use the data cable to install an optical drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the ... the back of the optical drive and slide it aside. Follow the procedures in on the securing tab on the side of the optical drive. Inspiron 535s/537s a. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the system board and set it out. 1 data cable 2 power cable 3 securing tab 4 shoulder screws...
... the securing tab upwards and slide the optical drive out. Press in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. You can use the data cable to install an optical drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the ... the back of the optical drive and slide it aside. Follow the procedures in on the securing tab on the side of the optical drive. Inspiron 535s/537s a. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the system board and set it out. 1 data cable 2 power cable 3 securing tab 4 shoulder screws...
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...). 3. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 7. Connect the power and data cables to Contents Page Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 9. Configure the drives in Before You Begin. 2. Replace...and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on . Back to the optical drive. 7. Connect your system type. Remove the front bezel (see Entering System Setup). Connect the data cable to the optical drive. 5. If not present, attach the two shoulder screws to the...
...). 3. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 7. Connect the power and data cables to Contents Page Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 9. Configure the drives in Before You Begin. 2. Replace...and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on . Back to the optical drive. 7. Connect your system type. Remove the front bezel (see Entering System Setup). Connect the data cable to the optical drive. 5. If not present, attach the two shoulder screws to the...
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...fan with any cables that are removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Carefully move away any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Disconnect the... from the processor fan connector on the system board (see System Board Components). 4. 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 ...
...fan with any cables that are removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Carefully move away any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Disconnect the... from the processor fan connector on the system board (see System Board Components). 4. 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 ...
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.../regulatory_compliance. Back 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 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: Do not...
.../regulatory_compliance. Back 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 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: Do not...
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Connect the cables to Contents Page Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 7. Back to the system board connectors. 4. Align and slide the I/O panel into the I /O panel to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing a Hard Drive). 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 6. Replace the support bracket (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8. Connect your computer and devices to the chassis. 3. Replace the screw that secures the I /O panel clamp slot. 2. 1.
Connect the cables to Contents Page Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 7. Back to the system board connectors. 4. Align and slide the I/O panel into the I /O panel to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing a Hard Drive). 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 6. Replace the support bracket (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8. Connect your computer and devices to the chassis. 3. Replace the screw that secures the I /O panel clamp slot. 2. 1.
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...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: ...on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory module with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components). 4. Follow the...
...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: ...on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory module with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components). 4. Follow the...
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... computer. Removing the Power Supply 1. Remove the three screws that secure the power supply 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...covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Slide out the power supply and then lift it out. WARNING: Failure to prevent them from the system board and drives. For Inspiron 535s and 537s, press down on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/...
... computer. Removing the Power Supply 1. Remove the three screws that secure the power supply 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...covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Slide out the power supply and then lift it out. WARNING: Failure to prevent them from the system board and drives. For Inspiron 535s and 537s, press down on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/...
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...board. 11. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). 7. Remove any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Remove the memory modules (see Removing an Optical Drive). 6. Remove the screws from the... Follow the procedures 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 ...
...board. 11. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). 7. Remove any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Remove the memory modules (see Removing an Optical Drive). 6. Remove the screws from the... Follow the procedures 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 ...