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    DellStudio™540ServiceManual  Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: [...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin DellStudio™540ServiceManual  Technical Specifications  Recommended Tools  Turning Off Your Computer  Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that[...]

  • Page 3

    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.[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card DellStudio™540ServiceManual  Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card  Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card  Replacing the Card Retention Bracket  Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card   Removing a PCI/PCI Express Ca[...]

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     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.  6. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring, customizing and making intern[...]

  • Page 6

    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.  Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Expr[...]

  • Page 7

    Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Battery DellStudio™540ServiceManual    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 .  3. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover DellStudio™540ServiceManual    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.  4. Remove the two thumbscrews.  5. Pull the cover grip towards the back [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Processor DellStudio™540ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).   3. Disconnect the power cables from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (see System Board Components ) on the system boar[...]

  • Page 10

     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.  12. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that th[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing Drives DellStudio™540ServiceManual  Replacing a Hard Drive  Replacing a CD/DVD Drive  Replacing the FlexDock  Removing the FlexDock Break - Away Metal Plate  Replacing the FlexDock Drive Inserts  Replacing the Drive Panel Insert  Replacing the Media Card [...]

  • Page 13

    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.  9. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.  10. [...]

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     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. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replaci[...]

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    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.  Removing the FlexDock Break - Away Metal Plate Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break - away met[...]

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     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 ).  5. Disconnect the cable that is connected to the m[...]

  • Page 17

     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 [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing Fans DellStudio™540ServiceManual  Replacing the Chassis Fan  Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly    Replacing the Chassis Fan  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Disconn[...]

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     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.  6. To repla[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Front Panel DellStudio™540ServiceManual   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.  4. Rotate and pull t[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Front I/O Panel DellStudio™540ServiceManual   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 E[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing Memory Module(s) DellStudio™540ServiceManual   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 ).  4. Press out the securing clip at each[...]

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     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 ).  10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.  1[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Power Supply DellStudio™540ServiceManual    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.  4. Remove [...]

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    Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Rubber Foot DellStudio™540ServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Lay your computer on its side.  3. Pull the rubber foot until it comes free.  4. To replace the rubber foot, align and insert the rubber foot into the rubber foot slot at the bottom[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Replacing the System Board DellStudio™540ServiceManual   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 ).   4. Remove the processor [...]

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     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 ).  18. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.  19[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Setup DellStudio™540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, or remove any hardware in your computer l  Set or[...]

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     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. l  CD/DVD Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD drive. If no CD/DVD [...]

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    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>.  Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots  1. Enter system setup [...]

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     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 ).  4. Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) pins 1 and 2.  5. Place [...]

  • Page 33

    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 [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview DellStudio™540ServiceManual  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. For additional safety[...]

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    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 memory module connector (DIMM_4) 9 main power connector (ATX POWER) 10 serial ATA drive connector (SATA0) 11 serial ATA drive connector (SATA1) 12 seri[...]

  • Page 36

    Back to Contents Page DellStudio™540ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the [...]