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... to keep, back up your files before removing the cover. 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 Removing an Optical Drive Replacing an Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you are...
... to keep, back up your files before removing the cover. 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 Removing an Optical Drive Replacing an Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you are...
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... changes (see Removing the Front Bezel). 1 power cable 2 FlexBay USB cable 3 media card reader (not present on all cables to the hard drive. 7. Connect the power and data cables to be certain that it aside. Check all computers) 4 custom screws (2) 5 USB connector (on . ...then turn them on the system board) 4. Check the documentation for your computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 5. Connect your computer model. NOTE: If you are properly connected and firmly seated. 9. You can use the FlexBay USB cable to...
... changes (see Removing the Front Bezel). 1 power cable 2 FlexBay USB cable 3 media card reader (not present on all cables to the hard drive. 7. Connect the power and data cables to be certain that it aside. Check all computers) 4 custom screws (2) 5 USB connector (on . ...then turn them on the system board) 4. Check the documentation for your computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 5. Connect your computer model. NOTE: If you are properly connected and firmly seated. 9. You can use the FlexBay USB cable to...
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System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your settings. Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. Displays the asset tag ... the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Displays the amount of hard drive installed. 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...
System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your settings. Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. Displays the asset tag ... the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Displays the amount of hard drive installed. 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...
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... Operation Mode-High Speed; CD/DVD Boot Priority Network Boot Priority USB Boot Priority Used to the USB drives detected. Disabled (Removable Dev. Network; Hard Drive; Network; Standard CMOS Features Date Displays current date in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) NOTE: The DVMT Mode...
... Operation Mode-High Speed; CD/DVD Boot Priority Network Boot Priority USB Boot Priority Used to the USB drives detected. Disabled (Removable Dev. Network; Hard Drive; Network; Standard CMOS Features Date Displays current date in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) NOTE: The DVMT Mode...
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... number and date information. Indicates the channel mode of available memory. All Errors; Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to the hard drives detected. Hard Disk; On (On by default) Disable (Enabled by default) Advanced Chipset Features Init Display First ... change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Displays the computer model number. Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA ...
... number and date information. Indicates the channel mode of available memory. All Errors; Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to the hard drives detected. Hard Disk; On (On by default) Disable (Enabled by default) Advanced Chipset Features Init Display First ... change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Displays the computer model number. Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA ...
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...default) l 3rd Boot Device-Removable; Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot-Disabled; Hard Drive; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) Disabled; CD/DVD; Hard Drive; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but ... again. PCI-E 1X Slot; On; Disabled (Disabled by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- CD/DVD; Disabled (Hard Drive by default) l USB Operation Mode-High Speed; l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device No; ...
...default) l 3rd Boot Device-Removable; Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot-Disabled; Hard Drive; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) Disabled; CD/DVD; Hard Drive; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but ... again. PCI-E 1X Slot; On; Disabled (Disabled by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- CD/DVD; Disabled (Hard Drive by default) l USB Operation Mode-High Speed; l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device No; ...
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... 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 (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only on Inspiron™ 545/546 2 primary optical drive 4 front bezel 6 primary hard drive 8 system board System...
... 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 (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only on Inspiron™ 545/546 2 primary optical drive 4 front bezel 6 primary hard drive 8 system board System...
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... - the computer is either turned off or is off . Supports a Media Card Reader, or an additional hard drive. 9 Optical drive panel (2) - The light in power-on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. 6 FlexBay panel - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Connects to open or close the optical...
... - the computer is either turned off or is off . Supports a Media Card Reader, or an additional hard drive. 9 Optical drive panel (2) - The light in power-on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. 6 FlexBay panel - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Connects to open or close the optical...
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... software installed on your hard drive or on . 7 6 5 18 1 Connects to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector...
... software installed on your hard drive or on . 7 6 5 18 1 Connects to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector...
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... for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
... for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
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...Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call™, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty ...: To guard against the likelihood of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, ...
...Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call™, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty ...: To guard against the likelihood of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, ...
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... of them. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). 31 This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may...
... of them. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). 31 This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may...
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...search results, select the option that you want to review your computer. It is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. ...the Service Manual to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter:...
...search results, select the option that you want to review your computer. It is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. ...the Service Manual to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter:...
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...any key to be working properly. 2. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. NOTE: If you wait...then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your...
...any key to be working properly. 2. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. NOTE: If you wait...then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your...
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...using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state ...your operating system in when you purchased the computer. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns ...
...using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state ...your operating system in when you purchased the computer. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns ...
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... messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using Factory Image Restore. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click... OK. 37 Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times ...
... messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using Factory Image Restore. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click... OK. 37 Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times ...
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... not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. To reinstall Windows, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to confirm that you may take five or.... The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38 For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message ...
... not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. To reinstall Windows, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to confirm that you may take five or.... The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38 For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message ...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your operating system. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your warranty. ...computer. 48 run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. learn more about your system model number. find your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet,...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your operating system. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your warranty. ...computer. 48 run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. learn more about your system model number. find your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet,...
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... view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 50 Drives Externally accessible two 5.25-inch drive bays for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Blu‑ray Disc...
... view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 50 Drives Externally accessible two 5.25-inch drive bays for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Blu‑ray Disc...
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... simulates user environment): Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 inches/ sec [51 cm/sec...
... simulates user environment): Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 inches/ sec [51 cm/sec...