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...rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. 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 ...indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.; Trademarks used in...
...rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. 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 ...indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.; Trademarks used in...
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...files and exit all telephone or network cables from the network device. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: When you are correctly oriented and aligned. Turn off your computer. 1. NOTICE: To disconnect a...is unplugged to servicing that the work surface is not covered by Dell™ is flat and clean to turn them evenly aligned to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety ...
...files and exit all telephone or network cables from the network device. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: When you are correctly oriented and aligned. Turn off your computer. 1. NOTICE: To disconnect a...is unplugged to servicing that the work surface is not covered by Dell™ is flat and clean to turn them evenly aligned to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety ...
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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 Before You Begin. ...bracket 3. Replace any cable(s) attached to the support bracket. 5. Ensure that were attached to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Follow the procedures in the hard drive bay and press it off the hinge tabs. 6. Remove ...
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 Before You Begin. ...bracket 3. Replace any cable(s) attached to the support bracket. 5. Ensure that were attached to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Follow the procedures in the hard drive bay and press it off the hinge tabs. 6. Remove ...
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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 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Place your computer upright with...
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 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Place your computer upright with...
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...1 card retention release lever 2 card retention bracket 5. To complete the removal procedure, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is aligned with the alignment bar. l The tops of...The notch in Before You Begin. 3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected 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 ...
...1 card retention release lever 2 card retention bracket 5. To complete the removal procedure, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is aligned with the alignment bar. l The tops of...The notch in Before You Begin. 3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected 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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... recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 10. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
... recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 10. Locate the battery socket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
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... your computer. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a flat-blade screwdriver. 1 computer cover 2 screws (2) 4. 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 sufficient space exists to Contents Page Follow the procedures in a secure location... computer from the front of the computer, until the computer cover is securely installed. 8. Back to support the system with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... your computer. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a flat-blade screwdriver. 1 computer cover 2 screws (2) 4. 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 sufficient space exists to Contents Page Follow the procedures in a secure location... computer from the front of the computer, until the computer cover is securely installed. 8. Back to support the system with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... an unpainted metal surface on the system board. 4. 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. To contact... Dell for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you are familiar with your system board. Disconnect the power cables from ...
... an unpainted metal surface on the system board. 4. 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. To contact... Dell for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you are familiar with your system board. Disconnect the power cables from ...
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...cables from the system board and set the Drive 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/...NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with your files before you want to the correct configuration. When you are not replacing the hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: If you restart your computer, enter system setup (see System Setup), then go to the...
...cables from the system board and set the Drive 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/...NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with your files before you want to the correct configuration. When you are not replacing the hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: If you restart your computer, enter system setup (see System Setup), then go to the...
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...Connect the chassis fan cable to remove the fan separately. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always ... damage the fan. 1 chassis fan guide 3 screw 2 fan top notch 4 chassis fan 1. 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...
...Connect the chassis fan cable to remove the fan separately. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always ... damage the fan. 1 chassis fan guide 3 screw 2 fan top notch 4 chassis fan 1. 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...
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... the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 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. To replace the...
... the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 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. To replace the...
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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, and turn ... the I/O panel clamp from the I /O panel to the side to the system board. 12. Remove any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to the I/O panel from the computer. 1 I /O panel clamp slot. 10.
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, and turn ... the I/O panel clamp from the I /O panel to the side to the system board. 12. Remove any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to the I/O panel from the computer. 1 I /O panel clamp slot. 10.
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... processor, before you install memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4. NOTICE: If you may not start properly. 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 remove your original memory module(s) from the computer during a memory upgrade...
... processor, before you install memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4. NOTICE: If you may not start properly. 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 remove your original memory module(s) from the computer during a memory upgrade...
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...electrical shock as you replace them to prevent them 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 ... the system board and drives. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 1.
...electrical shock as you replace them to prevent them 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 ... the system board and drives. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 1.
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...Orient the system board by aligning the screw holes on the chassis. 10. Replace the eight screws that shipped with your computer. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the eight screws from the system board. 7. NOTICE: If you are sure to... that you removed from each cable before you have the correct part. 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 secure the system board to the chassis. 11.
...Orient the system board by aligning the screw holes on the chassis. 10. Replace the eight screws that shipped with your computer. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the eight screws from the system board. 7. NOTICE: If you are sure to... that you removed from each cable before you have the correct part. 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 secure the system board to the chassis. 11.
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When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that define the hardware installed ... an option is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Key Functions - 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...
When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that define the hardware installed ... an option is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Key Functions - 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...
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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. 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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... of Intel Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden. and other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. 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...
... of Intel Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden. and other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. 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...
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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... computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Studio Slim 540s may cause it to place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on all other sides.... Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Studio Slim 540s and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a...
... computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Studio Slim 540s may cause it to place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on all other sides.... Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Studio Slim 540s and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a...