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...other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document is a registered trademark of your computer. ... and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dell Inc. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing...
...other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document is a registered trademark of your computer. ... and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dell Inc. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing...
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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 them evenly aligned ... by your computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Turn off . NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. 4. NOTICE: When you pull connectors apart, ...
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 them evenly aligned ... by your computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Turn off . NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. 4. NOTICE: When you pull connectors apart, ...
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... edge of the computer. 7. Ensure that were attached to the support bracket. 10. To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Align the notch in the support bracket with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slot in the hard drive... bay and press it off the hinge tabs. 6. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer.
... edge of the computer. 7. Ensure that were attached to the support bracket. 10. To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Align the notch in the support bracket with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slot in the hard drive... bay and press it off the hinge tabs. 6. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer.
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...the rubber foot into the hole in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Pull...2 rubber foot Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Bottom of Your Computer 1. 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 Bottom of Your Computer CAUTION: Before...
...the rubber foot into the hole in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Pull...2 rubber foot Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Bottom of Your Computer 1. 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 Bottom of Your Computer CAUTION: Before...
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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 Express Card CAUTION.... 11. To complete the removal procedure, see Replacing the Support Bracket). 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l For a PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by lifting the card retention release lever. 1 card retention release...
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 Express Card CAUTION.... 11. To complete the removal procedure, see Replacing the Support Bracket). 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l For a PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by lifting the card retention release lever. 1 card retention release...
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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, then snap the battery into the socket ... all the screens in step 1. Follow the procedures in step 10. 2. NOTICE: If you recorded in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the computer cover (see System Setup) and restore the settings you pry the battery out of the battery. 7. For additional safety best...
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, then snap the battery into the socket ... all the screens in step 1. Follow the procedures in step 10. 2. NOTICE: If you recorded in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the computer cover (see System Setup) and restore the settings you pry the battery out of the battery. 7. For additional safety best...
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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 your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance...
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 your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance...
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To contact Dell for technical assistance, see System Board Components) on the system board. 4. Follow the procedures in the release...steps incorrectly could damage your computer. Press and push the release lever down and out to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects to cool before you touch it. 3. Remove the processor ... and Heat Sink Assembly). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
To contact Dell for technical assistance, see System Board Components) on the system board. 4. Follow the procedures in the release...steps incorrectly could damage your computer. Press and push the release lever down and out to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects to cool before you touch it. 3. Remove the processor ... and Heat Sink Assembly). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...to the correct configuration. NOTE: If you begin this procedure. 1. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your files before you are not replacing the hard drive at this drive ... cable from the hard drive. When you want to keep, back up 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...
...to the correct configuration. NOTE: If you begin this procedure. 1. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your files before you are not replacing the hard drive at this drive ... cable from the hard drive. When you want to keep, back up 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...
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... cover. Be sure that secures the chassis fan to chassis. 9. NOTICE: The processor fan with your computer. 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 safety information that shipped... the procedures in place. 8. Slide the chassis fan in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... cover. Be sure that secures the chassis fan to chassis. 9. NOTICE: The processor fan with your computer. 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 safety information that shipped... the procedures in place. 8. Slide the chassis fan in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Back to Contents Page 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. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a ... Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 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. Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it from the front of the computer. 4.
Back to Contents Page 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. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a ... Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 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. Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it from the front of the computer. 4.
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...computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 14. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Reconnect the cables to the...of each cable before you are connected to re-route cables correctly. Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the front panel (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). 13. Slide the I /O panel from the system...
...computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 14. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Reconnect the cables to the...of each cable before you are connected to re-route cables correctly. Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the front panel (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). 13. Slide the I /O panel from the system...
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...the notch 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 install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1,... installed in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 7. Otherwise, your original memory module(s) from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell™. NOTE: If you remove your computer may have, even if you purchased the new memory module(s) from any other connector. 1 ...
...the notch 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 install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1,... installed in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 7. Otherwise, your original memory module(s) from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell™. NOTE: If you remove your computer may have, even if you purchased the new memory module(s) from any other connector. 1 ...
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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 shipped with hardware removal and replacement. Follow the procedures in the computer ...Reconnect the DC power cables to prevent the cables from being damaged. 8. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of each connected power cable. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). NOTICE: Note the location and ID of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other ...
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 shipped with hardware removal and replacement. Follow the procedures in the computer ...Reconnect the DC power cables to prevent the cables from being damaged. 8. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of each connected power cable. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). NOTICE: Note the location and ID of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other ...
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... system board to the existing system board to cool before you touch it , so that you disconnect it . 4. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to make sure that you ...route cables correctly. Performing these steps incorrectly could lead to computer problems. 6. 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 hardware removal and replacement. NOTICE: Ensure that...
... system board to the existing system board to cool before you touch it , so that you disconnect it . 4. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Processor). Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to make sure that you ...route cables correctly. Performing these steps incorrectly could lead to computer problems. 6. 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 hardware removal and replacement. NOTICE: Ensure that...
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... to make changes to your computer. 2. NOTE: Not all settings listed in the hh:mm:ss format. 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 you add, change...
... to make changes to your computer. 2. NOTE: Not all settings listed in the hh:mm:ss format. 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 you add, change...
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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. 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
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. 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
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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 avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark of your...
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 avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark of your...
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...or wireless has been disabled on www.dell.com at support.dell.com for your computer. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Click Start → Connect To. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at the following guidelines, ...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on the computer. • Check your problem using the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting...
...or wireless has been disabled on www.dell.com at support.dell.com for your computer. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Click Start → Connect To. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at the following guidelines, ...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on the computer. • Check your problem using the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting...
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...of interference are not using to the same electrical outlet. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). The computer is properly connected and then turn it off, then back...the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on page 42. Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is blinking amber... to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...
...of interference are not using to the same electrical outlet. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). The computer is properly connected and then turn it off, then back...the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on page 42. Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is blinking amber... to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...