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...document is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing ... A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in the U.S. A00...
...document is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing ... A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in the U.S. A00...
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... computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Damage due 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..., read the safety information that the computer and all telephone or network cables from your computer (see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, ...
... computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Damage due 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..., read the safety information that the computer and all telephone or network cables from your computer (see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, ...
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...bracket. 5. Ensure that shipped with the slot in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Release the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever up.... 4. To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the computer cover (see ...
...bracket. 5. Ensure that shipped with the slot in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Release the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever up.... 4. To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the computer cover (see ...
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... Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in the chassis. 5. 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...
... Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in the chassis. 5. 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...
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...l The notch in the top of Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. 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 PCI...For more information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. To complete the removal procedure, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. ...
...l The notch in the top of Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. 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 PCI...For more information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. To complete the removal procedure, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. ...
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...in step 1. Connect your computer and devices to the manufacturer's instructions. 1. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the object is incorrectly installed. Discard used... 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 8. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Insert the new battery into the socket with the object. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Computer ...
...in step 1. Connect your computer and devices to the manufacturer's instructions. 1. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the object is incorrectly installed. Discard used... 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 8. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Insert the new battery into the socket with the object. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Computer ...
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... computer, until the computer cover is securely installed. 8. Replace the two screws that secure the computer 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...
... computer, until the computer cover is securely installed. 8. Replace the two screws that secure the computer 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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... may be very hot during normal operation. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. 8. NOTE: Unless a ... 2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to cool before you touch it. 3. 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 that secures...
... may be very hot during normal operation. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. 8. NOTE: Unless a ... 2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to cool before you touch it. 3. 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 that secures...
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... chassis. When you begin this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the hard drive. 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 Break-Away Metal... Setup), then go to the "Drives" section of the hard drive bay and slide the drive out and lift to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Ensure that it aside.
... chassis. When you begin this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the hard drive. 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 Break-Away Metal... Setup), then go to the "Drives" section of the hard drive bay and slide the drive out and lift to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Ensure that it aside.
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...the heat sink fan assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not try to the system board connector (SYS_FAN1). 10. Replace the screw that it . For additional safety ...are removing the chassis fan. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 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, ...
...the heat sink fan assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not try to the system board connector (SYS_FAN1). 10. Replace the screw that it . For additional safety ...are removing the chassis fan. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 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, ...
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... place. 6. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. 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. Back to Contents...
... place. 6. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. 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. Back to Contents...
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...cable before you disconnect it, so that secures the I/O panel to the chassis. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, ...cards (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). 13. Connect your computer. Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the screw that secures the I /O panel clamp slot. 8. Back to the chassis. 11.
...cable before you disconnect it, so that secures the I/O panel to the chassis. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, ...cards (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). 13. Connect your computer. Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the screw that secures the I /O panel clamp slot. 8. Back to the chassis. 11.
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Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it upwards....procedures in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 7. Grasp the memory module and pull it from Dell™. Otherwise, your computer. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. 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 ...
Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it upwards....procedures in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 7. Grasp the memory module and pull it from Dell™. Otherwise, your computer. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. 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 ...
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...routed to prevent the cables from the system board and drives. Remove the computer cover (see the Setup Guide. 1. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Follow the DC power cables that secure the power supply to the back of ... fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from being damaged. 8. 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 ...
...routed to prevent the cables from the system board and drives. Remove the computer cover (see the Setup Guide. 1. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Follow the DC power cables that secure the power supply to the back of ... fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from being damaged. 8. 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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...any expansion cards on the system board. Lift the system board up and out. Replace the eight screws that you are preset at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: The processor heat sink can be in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the processor (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express ... technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the factory. 9. 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 your system board. For additional...
...any expansion cards on the system board. Lift the system board up and out. Replace the eight screws that you are preset at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: The processor heat sink can be in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the processor (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express ... technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the factory. 9. 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 your system board. For additional...
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...listed in the Options Field are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that define the hardware installed on top of the System Setup window. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates...name, asset tag, and service tag. Options List - Information on your computer work incorrectly. 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: l Change the system configuration ...
...listed in the Options Field are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that define the hardware installed on top of the System Setup window. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates...name, asset tag, and service tag. Options List - Information on your computer work incorrectly. 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: l Change the system configuration ...
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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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... names other than its own. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other countries.; Dell Inc. August 2008 Rev. Back to Contents Page Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to Contents Page Information in...
... names other than its own. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other countries.; Dell Inc. August 2008 Rev. Back to Contents Page Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to Contents Page Information 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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... (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer ...when it to place your computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Studio Slim 540s and connecting peripherals. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate...
... (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer ...when it to place your computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Studio Slim 540s and connecting peripherals. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate...