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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 I/O Panel Processor System ...Board Power Supply Battery System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell...
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 I/O Panel Processor System ...Board Power Supply Battery System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell...
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... to prevent the computer cover from the network device. 3. 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... l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from the computer. ...
... to prevent the computer cover from the network device. 3. 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... l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from the computer. ...
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...the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into place. 3. 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.... Replacing the Front Bezel 1. Back to Contents Page Removing the Front Bezel 1. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time to release the bezel clamps from the...
...the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into place. 3. 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.... Replacing the Front Bezel 1. Back to Contents Page Removing the Front Bezel 1. Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time to release the bezel clamps from the...
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... aside in Before You Begin. 2. 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 Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing...
... aside in Before You Begin. 2. 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 Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing...
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... outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery release lever 5. 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 the object ...same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 4. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Record all the screens in system setup (see Entering System Setup) and restore the settings you may damage the ...
... outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery release lever 5. 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 the object ...same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 4. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Record all the screens in system setup (see Entering System Setup) and restore the settings you may damage the ...
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...the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 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. Press the ...: Do not operate your computer from the front of computer 4. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. Align the tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the computer cover with...
...the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 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. Press the ...: Do not operate your computer from the front of computer 4. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. Align the tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the computer cover with...
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... outlet before you replace the processor. 4. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your computer. 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 hot .... Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Processor 1. 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...
... outlet before you replace the processor. 4. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your computer. 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 hot .... Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Processor 1. 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...
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... shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before you begin this time, disconnect the other devices 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...
... shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before you begin this time, disconnect the other devices 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...
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... processor fan with any cables that are removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you touch it straight up...outlet before you are routed over 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 ...
... processor fan with any cables that are removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you touch it straight up...outlet before you are routed over 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 ...
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... extremely careful. CAUTION: When sliding the I /O panel clamp slot. 2. 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 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...2. Remove the screw that secures the I /O panel clamp slot. 1. Replace the bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Front Bezel). Remove the bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Carefully ...
... extremely careful. CAUTION: When sliding the I /O panel clamp slot. 2. 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 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...2. Remove the screw that secures the I /O panel clamp slot. 1. Replace the bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Front Bezel). Remove the bezel (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Carefully ...
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... the connector. 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...
... the connector. 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...
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...always unplug your computer, read the safety information that attach the power supply 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 from the securing clip ...on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove all the cables from the electrical ...
...always unplug your computer, read the safety information that attach the power supply 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 from the securing clip ...on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove all the cables from the electrical ...
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... BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. 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 change the system configuration...
... BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. 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 change the system configuration...
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...after installing the new system board. 8. Inspiron 535/537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor). 6. Remove the processor (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical...the memory modules 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 ...
...after installing the new system board. 8. Inspiron 535/537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor). 6. Remove the processor (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical...the memory modules 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 ...
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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 (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only...
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 (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only...
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... (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Four beeps - Three beeps - Five beeps - Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - No...
... (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Four beeps - Three beeps - Five beeps - Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - No...