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...any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front ...and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. WARNING:...
...any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front ...and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. WARNING:...
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...with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. if you are ... when you turn them evenly aligned to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to ensure your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your ...
...with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. if you are ... when you turn them evenly aligned to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to ensure your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your ...
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... from the bezel inserts. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time 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 cover...
... from the bezel inserts. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time 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 cover...
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... 1. Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in Before You Begin. 2. 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 Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring...
... 1. Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in Before You Begin. 2. 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 Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring...
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...used batteries according to remove the battery. Follow the procedures in step 1. Back 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 ..., bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A new battery can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed. 2. Replace the...
...used batteries according to remove the battery. Follow the procedures in step 1. Back 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 ..., bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A new battery can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed. 2. Replace the...
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.... 2. Removing the Computer Cover 1. Replace the two screws 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. WARNING: To guard ...click or feel the computer cover securely installed. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up . 5. Press the ...
.... 2. Removing the Computer Cover 1. Replace the two screws 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. WARNING: To guard ...click or feel the computer cover securely installed. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up . 5. Press the ...
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... out to release it 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 CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very...panel inserts, etc.) removed. Remove the computer cover (see the Setup Guide. 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 shipped ...
... out to release it 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 CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very...panel inserts, etc.) removed. Remove the computer cover (see the Setup Guide. 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 shipped ...
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...WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with the screwdriver as the hard disk circuit board assembly is exposed here. 4. NOTE...Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the hard drive. 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 ...
...WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with the screwdriver as the hard disk circuit board assembly is exposed here. 4. NOTE...Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the hard drive. 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 ...
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...screws securing the processor fan and heat sink assembly and lift it . 5. Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. Disconnect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable from the bracket projection. Carefully move away any cover(s) (including computer covers... like the one single unit. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly. 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 ...
...screws securing the processor fan and heat sink assembly and lift it . 5. Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. Disconnect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable from the bracket projection. Carefully move away any cover(s) (including computer covers... like the one single unit. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly. 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 ...
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...CAUTION: When sliding the I/O panel out of all the cables that are connected 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 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...connectors. 4. Remove the bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Replace the bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the screw that secures the I /O panel to the chassis. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing...
...CAUTION: When sliding the I/O panel out of all the cables that are connected 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 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...connectors. 4. Remove the bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Replace the bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the screw that secures the I /O panel to the chassis. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing...
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... 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 ...memory module connector 2 securing clip 5. Replacing Memory 1. Follow the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any...
... 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 ...memory module connector 2 securing clip 5. Replacing Memory 1. Follow the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any...
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... Compliance Homepage on the side of the power supply. 5. Note the routing of the computer chassis. 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 that attach the power supply...
... Compliance Homepage on the side of the power supply. 5. Note the routing of the computer chassis. 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 that attach the power supply...
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... hardware in your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and left-arrow keys to wait until the system setup screen appears. Key Functions - Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache...model number. This field contains information about each option. Press to your computer 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 ...
... hardware in your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and left-arrow keys to wait until the system setup screen appears. Key Functions - Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache...model number. This field contains information about each option. Press to your computer 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 ...
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... equipment with your computer. Disconnect all cables as you can be installed in Before You Begin. 2. 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 you remove them correctly...
... equipment with your computer. Disconnect all cables as you can be installed in Before You Begin. 2. 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 you remove them correctly...
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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 Board Components...
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 Board Components...
Setup Guide
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See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is powered on page 46. Follow the instructions on the computer. • Check your connection to ensure it is lost - Click Start → Connect To. c. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer...
See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is powered on page 46. Follow the instructions on the computer. • Check your connection to ensure it is lost - Click Start → Connect To. c. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer...
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... to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on . The computer is either turned off , then back on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 If the power light is not responding - If the power light is solid white and...
... to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on . The computer is either turned off , then back on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 If the power light is not responding - If the power light is solid white and...
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... 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... are not using to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. Solving Problems If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension...
... 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... are not using to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. Solving Problems If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension...
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...the memory module 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 End Task. If a program crashes repeatedly - Click Applications. 3. Click the program...responding - Solving Problems If 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) to the electrical outlet.
...the memory module 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 End Task. If a program crashes repeatedly - Click Applications. 3. Click the program...responding - Solving Problems If 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) to the electrical outlet.
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... beeps - Five beeps - Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). One beep - No RAM Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. NOTE: To replace parts see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the...
... beeps - Five beeps - Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). One beep - No RAM Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. NOTE: To replace parts see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the...