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... in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of your computer. 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...
... in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of your computer. 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...
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...a network cable, first unplug the cable from potential damage and to help 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 ...1. Ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this type of your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Disconnect all open files and exit all telephone or...
...a network cable, first unplug the cable from potential damage and to help 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 ...1. Ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this type of your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Disconnect all open files and exit all telephone or...
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... cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures 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...
... cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Grasp and lift the bezel grips one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures 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...
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...). 3. Follow the procedures in a secure place. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Inspiron 545/546 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 ... retention bracket. 4. WARNING: Do not operate your computer. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical...
...). 3. Follow the procedures in a secure place. Inspiron™ 535/537 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Inspiron 545/546 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 ... retention bracket. 4. WARNING: Do not operate your computer. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical...
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... battery and the socket before removing the cover. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 you recorded...
... battery and the socket before removing the cover. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 you recorded...
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... the tabs at the bottom of the computer. 4. 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. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. .... Ensure that all cables are left inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a screwdriver. Back to support the system with your computer. ...
... the tabs at the bottom of the computer. 4. 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. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. .... Ensure that all cables are left inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a screwdriver. Back to support the system with your computer. ...
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... filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For technical service, 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 WARNING: Do not operate your system board. CAUTION: Despite...: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 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...
... filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. For technical service, 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 WARNING: Do not operate your system board. CAUTION: Despite...: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 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...
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...not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before you begin this time, disconnect the other devices to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8. You can use the data cable to an electrical outlet.... back of SATA connectors may vary based on the system board) CAUTION: Ensure that you want 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 ...
...not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before you begin this time, disconnect the other devices to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8. You can use the data cable to an electrical outlet.... back of SATA connectors may vary based on the system board) CAUTION: Ensure that you want 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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.... 1. Carefully move away any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not try 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 ...
.... 1. Carefully move away any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. Inspiron™ 535/537/545 a. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not try 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 ...
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...the bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). Carefully remove the I /O panel. 1. 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 to the chassis. 6. Remove the computer cover (see the... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables as you remove them so that secures the I /O ...
...the bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). Carefully remove the I /O panel. 1. 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 to the chassis. 6. Remove the computer cover (see the... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables as you remove them so that secures the I /O ...
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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...it from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Follow the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing Memory 1. Align the notch on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures...
... 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...it from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Follow the memory installation guidelines (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing Memory 1. Align the notch on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures...
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...). 3. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on the side 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...
...). 3. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on the side 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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... and installed devices, the items listed in this field you can cause 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 To change...In this section may not appear, or may result when a key on the options selected. Help Field - Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. l To set the type of your settings...
... and installed devices, the items listed in this field you can cause 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 To change...In this section may not appear, or may result when a key on the options selected. Help Field - Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. l To set the type of your settings...
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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.../537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the processor (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor). 6. Remove the memory modules (see ...
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.../537 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545/546 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the processor (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor). 6. Remove the memory modules (see ...
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... Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. 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...
... Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. 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...
Setup Guide
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... beeps - Three beeps - Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Five beeps - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). BIOS ROM checksum failure. One beep - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the...
... beeps - Three beeps - Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Five beeps - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). BIOS ROM checksum failure. One beep - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the...