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...and Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Support Bracket Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCSLE and DCSLF Fans... if instructions are not followed. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks...
...and Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Support Bracket Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCSLE and DCSLF Fans... if instructions are not followed. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks...
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...the components in this type of your own personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer (see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Safety Instructions Use the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Small flat-blade screwdriver Turning Off... to help to ensure your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This...
...the components in this type of your own personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer (see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Safety Instructions Use the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Small flat-blade screwdriver Turning Off... to help to ensure your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This...
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... it off the hinge tabs and set it aside in a secure place. 1 support bracket release latch 2 hinge tabs (2) 3 hinges (2) 4 support bracket Inspiron 545s/546s a. Back to Contents Page Support Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Support Bracket Replacing the Support Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
... it off the hinge tabs and set it aside in a secure place. 1 support bracket release latch 2 hinge tabs (2) 3 hinges (2) 4 support bracket Inspiron 545s/546s a. Back to Contents Page Support Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Support Bracket Replacing the Support Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
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... the front of the computer. 2. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Inspiron 545s/546s 1. Replace the screw securing the card retention bracket. 6. Pull back the support bracket release latch and pivot the support bracket downward, until the support bracket release latch locks into the hinge tabs located along the edge of the...
... the front of the computer. 2. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Inspiron 545s/546s 1. Replace the screw securing the card retention bracket. 6. Pull back the support bracket release latch and pivot the support bracket downward, until the support bracket release latch locks into the hinge tabs located along the edge of the...
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... Computer Cover.) If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the support bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment ...Support Bracket). 7. Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s...
... Computer Cover.) If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the support bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment ...Support Bracket). 7. Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s...
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CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer from the front of the ...in Before You Begin. 2. Lay your computer on its side with your equipment with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in a secure location. Back to support the system with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. ...
CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer from the front of the ...in Before You Begin. 2. Lay your computer on its side with your equipment with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in a secure location. Back to support the system with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. ...
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...hard drive out and up. 1 securing tab 2 power cable 3 data cable 4 hard drive 5 shoulder screws (4) Inspiron 545s/546s Press in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. You can use the data cable to keep, back up your files ...set it aside. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Support Bracket). 4. Inspiron™ 535s/537s a. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive ...
...hard drive out and up. 1 securing tab 2 power cable 3 data cable 4 hard drive 5 shoulder screws (4) Inspiron 545s/546s Press in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. You can use the data cable to keep, back up your files ...set it aside. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Support Bracket). 4. Inspiron™ 535s/537s a. WARNING: Do not operate your computer from the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive ...
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... to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips. 6. Remove the hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front...routing of the computer, be extremely careful. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Support Bracket). 5. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with your computer. Back to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the ...
... to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips. 6. Remove the hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front...routing of the computer, be extremely careful. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Support Bracket). 5. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with your computer. Back to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the ...
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...insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. Log on your computer. 9. Inspiron 545s Right-click the My Computer icon on to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click...DIMM1 DIMM1 NA NA DIMM2 545s DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 546s DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Setting Up Dual Channel Memory ... replacing memory, refer to electrical outlets, and then turn them on Inspiron™ 535s/537s. If you apply equal force to continue. 8. If the message appears stating that...
...insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. Log on your computer. 9. Inspiron 545s Right-click the My Computer icon on to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click...DIMM1 DIMM1 NA NA DIMM2 545s DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 546s DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Setting Up Dual Channel Memory ... replacing memory, refer to electrical outlets, and then turn them on Inspiron™ 535s/537s. If you apply equal force to continue. 8. If the message appears stating that...
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...system board and drives. Remove all screws may cause electrical shock as you replace them to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety .... 4. Slide out the power supply and then lift it out. For Inspiron 535s and 537s, press down on the release latch. Note the routing of the computer. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Support Bracket). 5. Remove the three screws that shipped with any cover(s) (including...
...system board and drives. Remove all screws may cause electrical shock as you replace them to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety .... 4. Slide out the power supply and then lift it out. For Inspiron 535s and 537s, press down on the release latch. Note the routing of the computer. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Support Bracket). 5. Remove the three screws that shipped with any cover(s) (including...
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...Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any add-in cards on the system board (see Removing the Support Bracket). 4. Remove the support...1. Lift the system board up and out. Remove the computer cover (see Removing an Optical Drive). 6. Inspiron 535s/537s 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545s/546s For additional safety best practices information, see Removing Memory) and document which memory module is removed from the ...
...Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any add-in cards on the system board (see Removing the Support Bracket). 4. Remove the support...1. Lift the system board up and out. Remove the computer cover (see Removing an Optical Drive). 6. Inspiron 535s/537s 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545s/546s For additional safety best practices information, see Removing Memory) and document which memory module is removed from the ...
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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 system board 5 media card reader (optional) 2 support bracket 4 optical drive 6 primary hard drive System Board Components Inspiron 535s/537s 1 12 V power connector (ATX12V1...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 system board 5 media card reader (optional) 2 support bracket 4 optical drive 6 primary hard drive System Board Components Inspiron 535s/537s 1 12 V power connector (ATX12V1...
Setup Guide
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INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535s Inspiron 537s Inspiron 545s Inspiron 546s This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Drives Externally accessible one 5.25-inch drive bay for SATA DVD...
INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535s Inspiron 537s Inspiron 545s Inspiron 546s This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Drives Externally accessible one 5.25-inch drive bay for SATA DVD...