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DellStudio™540ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin DellStudio™540ServiceManual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.
Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card DellStudio™540ServiceManual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing.
3. Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket. 4. Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place. 5. Remove the filler bracket to create a card - slot opening.
Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that: l The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery DellStudio™540ServiceManual 1. Record all the screens in system setup (see System Setup ) so that you can restore the correct settings in step 10 . 2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover DellStudio™540ServiceManual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3. Open the padlock, if applicable.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor DellStudio™540ServiceManual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2.
9. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. 10. Orient the front and back alignment - notches on the processor with the front and back alignment - notches on the socket. 11. Align the pin - 1 corners of the processor and socket.
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Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives DellStudio™540ServiceManual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Replacing the FlexDock Removing the .
6. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 7. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 8. Align the four screw holes in the hard drive with the screw holes in the hard drive bay.
12. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ). 13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 14. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. Replacing the FlexDock 1.
13. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ). 14. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 15. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Replacing the Media Card Reader 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ). 4. Remove any expansion cards (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card ).
11. Replace any expansion cards (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card ). 12. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ). 13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 14. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.
Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans DellStudio™540ServiceManual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Chassis Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
3. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the CPU_FAN connector on the system board (see System Board Components ). 4. Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan and heat sink assembly. 5. Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan and heat sink assembly and lift it straight up.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel DellStudio™540ServiceManual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 3. Grasp and lift the front panel grips one at a time to release it from the front of the computer.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel DellStudio™540ServiceManual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ).
Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) DellStudio™540ServiceManual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 3. Locate the memory modules on the system board (see System Board Components ).
8. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply DellStudio™540ServiceManual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 3. Follow the DC power cables that stem from the power supply and disconnect each connected power cable.
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot DellStudio™540ServiceManual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board DellStudio™540ServiceManual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 3. Remove any expansion cards on the system board (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card ).
15. Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor ). 16. Replace any expansion cards on the system board (see Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card ). 17. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
Back to Contents Page System Setup DellStudio™540ServiceManual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overv.
Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options l Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.
The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it. 4. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from. For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press <Enter>.
Clearing CMOS Settings 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). 3. Locate the 3 - pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) on the system board (see System Board Components ).
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the download BIOS update file. 8. Double - click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview DellStudio™540ServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Back to Contents Page (CPU_FAN) 3 password jumper (CLEAR_PW) 4 CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) 5 memory module connector (DIMM_1) 6 memory module connector (DIMM_3) 7 memory module connector (DIMM_2) 8 m.
Back to Contents Page DellStudio™540ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
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