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... of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover...other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the U.S. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Intel is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal ...
... of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover...other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the U.S. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Intel is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal ...
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...the cable itself. Ensure that shipped with locking tabs; For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect your computer and all open programs before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector... that the following conditions exist: l You have connectors with your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds ...
...the cable itself. Ensure that shipped with locking tabs; For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect your computer and all open programs before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector... that the following conditions exist: l You have connectors with your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds ...
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... Computer Cover). Pivot the support bracket and lift it down. 9. To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in the hard drive bay and press it off the hinge tabs. 6. Pivot the support bracket downward...the edge of the computer. 7. Ensure that were attached to the support bracket. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slot in Before You Begin. 2. ...
... Computer Cover). Pivot the support bracket and lift it down. 9. To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in the hard drive bay and press it off the hinge tabs. 6. Pivot the support bracket downward...the edge of the computer. 7. Ensure that were attached to the support bracket. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slot in Before You Begin. 2. ...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached to the rubber foot. 4. Place your computer on the ... Begin. 2. Pull the rubber foot and pull it away from the chassis until it is released. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer Replacing the Rubber Foot on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached to the rubber foot. 4. Place your computer on the ... Begin. 2. Pull the rubber foot and pull it away from the chassis until it is released. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer Replacing the Rubber Foot on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3.
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... of its top corners, and then ease it on . 11. Remove the support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Support Bracket). 6. If you are not replacing a card, install...devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on its connector. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a ...
... of its top corners, and then ease it on . 11. Remove the support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Support Bracket). 6. If you are not replacing a card, install...devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on its connector. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a ...
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...in step 10. 2. Otherwise, you pry the battery out of the battery. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the side labeled "+" facing up,...For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components). Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Carefully press the battery release lever away from the system and properly dispose of its socket with a blunt object...
...in step 10. 2. Otherwise, you pry the battery out of the battery. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the side labeled "+" facing up,...For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components). Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Carefully press the battery release lever away from the system and properly dispose of its socket with a blunt object...
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... cover is securely installed. 8. Slide the computer cover away from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the cover removed-at www...
... cover is securely installed. 8. Slide the computer cover away from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the cover removed-at www...
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...: Do not perform the following steps unless you touch it . 6. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor. Be sure that secures it . 3.... new processor. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any of the pins inside your computer, read the safety information...
...: Do not perform the following steps unless you touch it . 6. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor. Be sure that secures it . 3.... new processor. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any of the pins inside your computer, read the safety information...
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...2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When you do not scratch the hard disk circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive. 5. NOTICE: Ensure ..., you must ensure that you restart your computer. Follow the procedures in system setup. Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexBay/FlexDock...
...2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When you do not scratch the hard disk circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive. 5. NOTICE: Ensure ..., you must ensure that you restart your computer. Follow the procedures in system setup. Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexBay/FlexDock...
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... unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the chassis. 6. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read...
... unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the chassis. 6. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read...
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... a time to release it snaps into the front panel hinges on the chassis. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices ...front panel bottom tabs (3) 3 front panel 2 front panel top tabs (3) 3. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. To replace the front panel, align and insert the front panel bottom tabs into place. 6. Back to Contents Page
... a time to release it snaps into the front panel hinges on the chassis. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices ...front panel bottom tabs (3) 3 front panel 2 front panel top tabs (3) 3. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. To replace the front panel, align and insert the front panel bottom tabs into place. 6. Back to Contents Page
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...slide the I/O panel clamp into the I /O panel from the system board. 6. Replace the screw that secures the I /O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace the front panel (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card... best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 15. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of each cable...
...slide the I/O panel clamp into the I /O panel from the system board. 6. Replace the screw that secures the I /O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace the front panel (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card... best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 15. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of each cable...
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... cover (see System Board Components). 4. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Grasp the memory module and pull it from Dell™. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory module with a new memory module. Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you may not start properly. Ensure that you ...
... cover (see System Board Components). 4. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Grasp the memory module and pull it from Dell™. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory module with a new memory module. Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you may not start properly. Ensure that you ...
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...steps unless you are a key part of the system grounding. 7. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Failure to replace and tighten all cable connections to the system board and drives. Reconnect the DC power cables ... must be properly routed to prevent the cables from the system board and drives. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the power supply to the back of the...
...steps unless you are a key part of the system grounding. 7. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Failure to replace and tighten all cable connections to the system board and drives. Reconnect the DC power cables ... must be properly routed to prevent the cables from the system board and drives. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the power supply to the back of the...
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...PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). Remove the eight screws from the system board. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on the chassis...holes on the system board with your system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 1. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the factory. 9. Remove the processor (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. CAUTION...
...PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). Remove the eight screws from the system board. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on the chassis...holes on the system board with your system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 1. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the factory. 9. Remove the processor (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. CAUTION...
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...changes to : l Change the system configuration information after you can appear very quickly, so you are changeable. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for it is highlighted, the Options Field displays the option's current and available settings. NOTE... on top of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to your current settings. Appears...
...changes to : l Change the system configuration information after you can appear very quickly, so you are changeable. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for it is highlighted, the Options Field displays the option's current and available settings. NOTE... on top of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to your current settings. Appears...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 front I/O panel 5 optical drive 2 hard drive 4 FlexBay with your computer.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 front I/O panel 5 optical drive 2 hard drive 4 FlexBay with your computer.
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...Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. is a registered trademark of Dell... than its own. August 2008 Rev. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in ...
...Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. is a registered trademark of Dell... than its own. August 2008 Rev. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in ...
Setup Guide
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...Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22... Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
...Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22... Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
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...ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your... Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to...
...ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your... Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to...