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... Windows are not followed. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCME and DCMF Fans Front...
... Windows are not followed. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCME and DCMF Fans Front...
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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 seconds to turn off your computer. ... your computer from being scratched. 2. if you turn them evenly aligned to help protect your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that the computer and all telephone ...
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 seconds to turn off your computer. ... your computer from being scratched. 2. if you turn them evenly aligned to help protect your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that the computer and all telephone ...
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Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 1 bezel 2 bezel grips (3) 3 bezel clamps (3) 4 bezel inserts (3) 3. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, ... (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Align and insert the bezel clamps in Before You Begin. 2. 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 information that shipped with any...
Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 1 bezel 2 bezel grips (3) 3 bezel clamps (3) 4 bezel inserts (3) 3. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, ... (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Align and insert the bezel clamps in Before You Begin. 2. 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 information that shipped with any...
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... the card retention bracket and set it aside in Before You Begin. 2. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Inspiron 545/546 WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug 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. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual...
... the card retention bracket and set it aside in Before You Begin. 2. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Inspiron 545/546 WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug 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. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual...
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Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. For additional safety best practices ... traces on . 4. Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the 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, read the safety information that the object is incorrectly installed...
Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. For additional safety best practices ... traces on . 4. Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the 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, read the safety information that the object is incorrectly installed...
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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. Follow the procedures in a secure location. Release the computer cover by ... the computer cover securely installed. 5. Ensure that the cover is seated correctly. 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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. Follow the procedures in a secure location. Release the computer cover by ... the computer cover securely installed. 5. Ensure that the cover is seated correctly. 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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..., reuse the original heat sink assembly when you touch it . 5. 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 information that... with your computer from the computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546 For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor Fan and...
..., reuse the original heat sink assembly when you touch it . 5. 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 information that... with your computer from the computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever Inspiron 546 For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor Fan and...
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... is exposed here. 4. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive. 5. Back 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...
... is exposed here. 4. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive. 5. Back 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...
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... screws securing the processor fan and heat sink assembly and lift it . 5. 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 the Chassis ... fan with your computer may be very hot during normal operation. This could damage the fan. 1. Inspiron 546 a. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Carefully move away any ...
... screws securing the processor fan and heat sink assembly and lift it . 5. 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 the Chassis ... fan with your computer may be very hot during normal operation. This could damage the fan. 1. Inspiron 546 a. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Carefully move away any ...
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...Do not operate 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. Align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the I /O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...panel. 1. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your equipment with your computer. 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 clamp slot. 1.
...Do not operate 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. Align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the I /O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...panel. 1. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your equipment with your computer. 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 clamp slot. 1.
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.../regulatory_compliance. 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 your computer, read the safety information...
.../regulatory_compliance. 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 your computer, read the safety information...
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... computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 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 the safety information ... system board and the drives. Disconnect the DC power cables from the securing clip on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 power supply retention snap 2 screws (4) 3 power supply 4 voltage selector switch Inspiron 545/546
... computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 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 the safety information ... system board and the drives. Disconnect the DC power cables from the securing clip on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 power supply retention snap 2 screws (4) 3 power supply 4 voltage selector switch Inspiron 545/546
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...the settings in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup unless you are an expert computer user...Displays the computer model number. 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 Setup: l To...
...the settings in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup unless you are an expert computer user...Displays the computer model number. 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 Setup: l To...
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.... 2. Lift the system board up and out. Inspiron 535/537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 Removing the System Board 1. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables as you can be...board. 8. Note the routing of all cables from the system board. 9. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
.... 2. Lift the system board up and out. Inspiron 535/537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 Removing the System Board 1. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables as you can be...board. 8. Note the routing of all cables from the system board. 9. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 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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... that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 secondary optical drive (optional)* 5 secondary hard drive (optional)* 7 media card reader...
... that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 secondary optical drive (optional)* 5 secondary hard drive (optional)* 7 media card reader...
Setup Guide
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...router: a. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your problem using the following guidelines, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com for your computer. The... wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the screen to ensure it is lost - Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Click Start → Connect To. c. INSPIRON Solving Problems ...
...router: a. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your problem using the following guidelines, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com for your computer. The... wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the screen to ensure it is lost - Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Click Start → Connect To. c. INSPIRON Solving Problems ...
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... mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on . The computer is off there may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If the power light is in sleep state. The computer is solid... amber - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is receiving electrical power, but a device might be connected or powered on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 You may have to resume normal operation.
... mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on . The computer is off there may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If the power light is in sleep state. The computer is solid... amber - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is receiving electrical power, but a device might be connected or powered on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 You may have to resume normal operation.
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... close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see the Service Manual on your computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If necessary, install additional ...memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that your computer - Some possible causes of interference ...
... close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see the Service Manual on your computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If necessary, install additional ...memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that your computer - Some possible causes of interference ...
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... you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is firmly connected to the computer and to ensure that your computer is...is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 32). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on CD. 25 Click the program that the power cable is compatible with the memory. ...
... you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is firmly connected to the computer and to ensure that your computer is...is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 32). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on CD. 25 Click the program that the power cable is compatible with the memory. ...
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...). Five beeps - NOTE: To replace parts see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the memory modules that no special memory module/ memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - RAM Read/Write failure • Ensure that you...
...). Five beeps - NOTE: To replace parts see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the memory modules that no special memory module/ memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - RAM Read/Write failure • Ensure that you...