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...trade names may be used in this document is subject to avoid the problem. Model: DCSLA August 2008 Rev. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module...tells you make better use of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries.; Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks...
...trade names may be used in this document is subject to avoid the problem. Model: DCSLA August 2008 Rev. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module...tells you make better use of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries.; Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks...
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... computer. 4. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of your computer. 1. 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 to turn off ... performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions. Shut down your computer or see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn them evenly ...
... computer. 4. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of your computer. 1. 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 to turn off ... performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions. Shut down your computer or see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn them evenly ...
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... and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Ensure that were attached to the support bracket. 10. Remove any cable(s) that the support bracket is seated correctly and then replace the card retention bracket. 11. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your...
... and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Ensure that were attached to the support bracket. 10. Remove any cable(s) that the support bracket is seated correctly and then replace the card retention bracket. 11. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your...
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...side. 3. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Pull the rubber foot away from the chassis until it is released. NOTE: If you are installing a new rubber foot... press the rubber foot onto the rubber foot recess 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 the Side of Your Computer 1. Lay...
...side. 3. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Pull the rubber foot away from the chassis until it is released. NOTE: If you are installing a new rubber foot... press the rubber foot onto the rubber foot recess 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 the Side of Your Computer 1. Lay...
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... press down the card retention bracket to seat it on . 11. 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/PCI ...replacing a card, install a filler bracket in Before You Begin. 3. To complete the removal procedure, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card 1. Release the card retention bracket by its top corners, and ease it out of Installing...
... press down the card retention bracket to seat it on . 11. 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/PCI ...replacing a card, install a filler bracket in Before You Begin. 3. To complete the removal procedure, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card 1. Release the card retention bracket by its top corners, and ease it out of Installing...
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... battery from the battery and the battery will pop out. 6. Connect your computer. 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 your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and...with a blunt object, be careful not to pry out the battery. Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with the object. Ensure that you can explode if it is inserted between the battery and ...
... battery from the battery and the battery will pop out. 6. Connect your computer. 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 your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and...with a blunt object, be careful not to pry out the battery. Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with the object. Ensure that you can explode if it is inserted between the battery and ...
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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 computer cover facing up. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see ... Homepage at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of the computer. 7. Lay your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the computer cover away from the front of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your...
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 computer cover facing up. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see ... Homepage at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of the computer. 7. Lay your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the computer cover away from the front of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your...
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... technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to release it from the tab that secures it . 3. Press and push the release lever ... from the socket, place it from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (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 that the socket is required...
... technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to release it from the tab that secures it . 3. Press and push the release lever ... from the socket, place it from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (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 that the socket is required...
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...at this procedure. 1. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your computer. 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... keep, back up your files before you restart your computer. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to the correct configuration. NOTE: The system ...
...at this procedure. 1. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your computer. 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... keep, back up your files before you restart your computer. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to the correct configuration. NOTE: The system ...
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... the chassis fan to the system board connector (SYS_FAN1). 10. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: The processor fan with the chassis fan guide and push the chassis fan towards the chassis. 7. CAUTION: ...chassis fan with your computer. 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, read the ...
... the chassis fan to the system board connector (SYS_FAN1). 10. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: The processor fan with the chassis fan guide and push the chassis fan towards the chassis. 7. CAUTION: ...chassis fan with your computer. 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, read the ...
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... cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 front panel bottom tabs (3) 3 front panel 2 front panel top tabs (3) 3. 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 Page To replace the front panel... the front panel hinges on the chassis. 5. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1.
... cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 front panel bottom tabs (3) 3 front panel 2 front panel top tabs (3) 3. 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 Page To replace the front panel... the front panel hinges on the chassis. 5. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1.
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...Replacing the Front Panel). 4. Slide the I/O panel to the side to release the I/O panel clamp from the I /O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that are sure to the chassis. 7. To replace the I/O panel... Carefully remove the existing I/O panel from the system board. 6. Remove any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the front panel cable (F_PANEL), front panel audio cable (...
...Replacing the Front Panel). 4. Slide the I/O panel to the side to release the I/O panel clamp from the I /O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that are sure to the chassis. 7. To replace the I/O panel... Carefully remove the existing I/O panel from the system board. 6. Remove any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the front panel cable (F_PANEL), front panel audio cable (...
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...If possible, do not pair an original memory module with the tab in the connector. 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 shipped with your original memory module(s) from the computer during ... Homepage at each end of the memory module connector. 1 securing clip 2 memory module connector 5. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. NOTICE: If you install mixed pairs of PC2-5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) and PC2-6400 (DDR2 800-MHz) memory...
...If possible, do not pair an original memory module with the tab in the connector. 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 shipped with your original memory module(s) from the computer during ... Homepage at each end of the memory module connector. 1 securing clip 2 memory module connector 5. Press out the securing clip at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. NOTICE: If you install mixed pairs of PC2-5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) and PC2-6400 (DDR2 800-MHz) memory...
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... cables that shipped with hardware removal and replacement. Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that stem from being pinched or crimped. 4. The cables must route these steps incorrectly...
... cables that shipped with hardware removal and replacement. Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that stem from being pinched or crimped. 4. The cables must route these steps incorrectly...
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... to make sure that secure the system board to the chassis. 11. 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 the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool ...before you disconnect it . 4. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). CAUTION: The processor heat sink can be in Before You...
... to make sure that secure the system board to the chassis. 11. 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 the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool ...before you disconnect it . 4. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). CAUTION: The processor heat sink can be in Before You...
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... or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Turn on the screen is displayed, watch for future reference. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. This prompt can make changes to... Key Functions - Lists the BIOS version, system name, asset tag, and service tag. 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 information after ...
... or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Turn on the screen is displayed, watch for future reference. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. This prompt can make changes to... Key Functions - Lists the BIOS version, system name, asset tag, and service tag. 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 information after ...
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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, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. and other countries. A00 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 either potential damage to hardware or ... document is subject to change without the written permission 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. Intel is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved...
...trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. and other countries. A00 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 either potential damage to hardware or ... document is subject to change without the written permission 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. Intel is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved...