Dell Inspiron 535s (Early 2009) User Manual

Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Models DCSLE and DCSLF Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to c

Back to Contents Page  Battery Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery Removing the

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Back to Contents Page  Computer Cover Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer C

Replacing the Computer Cover  1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.  2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts

Back to Contents Page  Processor Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor  Remov

  6. Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is read

Inspiron 546s  4. For Inspiron 535s/537s/545s, orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-not

 12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Drives Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a M

a. Pull the securing tab upwards and slide the hard drive out and up.  6. Replace the support bracket (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turn

Removing a Media Card Reader  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

 8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Replacing a Media Card Reader  1. Follow the procedures in

Removing an Optical Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 

 6. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel).  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect y

Back to Contents Page  Fans Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing th

Inspiron 546s a. Rotate the clamp lever 180 degrees counter-clockwise to release the clamp grip from the bracket projection. b. Rotate the process

 4. Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to the fan connector on the system board (see System Board Components).  5. Replace

Replacing the Chassis Fan  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Align the top and bottom chassis fan tabs with the projections in

Back to Contents Page  Front I/O Panel Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I/

1. Align and slide the I/O panel into the I/O panel clamp slot.  2. Replace the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis.  3. Connect t

 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.  4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical out

Back to Contents Page  Memory Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Confi

  5. Insert the memory module into the connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctly, the secur

Inspiron 546s Back to Contents Page  1 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM3 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modu

Back to Contents Page  Power Supply Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply

 2. Replace the three screws that secure the power supply to the computer chassis.  3. Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives.

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten P

Cache Memory Installed Indicates the amount of installed memory. Memory Available Indicates the amount of available memory. Memory Speed Indicates the

Inspiron 545s ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS); S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default). Remote Wake Up On; Off (On by default) Auto Power On Enabled; Disabled (Disable

Inspiron 546s Video Memory Size 1 MB, 8 MB (8 MB by default). DVMT Mode FIXED, DVMT (DVMT by default). DVMT/FIXED Memory Size 128 MB, 256 MB, MAX (128

 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Youcanusethisfeature,forexample,totellthecomputertobootfromtheCDdrivesothatyoucanru

Back to Contents Page  Front Bezel Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel R

 4. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only. For example, if you are booting to a US

 Inspiron 546s  4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.  5. Turn on the computer, wait for approximate

Inspiron 535s/537s  Inspiron 545s  Inspiron 546s  4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

 5. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update i

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board

Compare the system board that you just removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical. Replacing the System Board  1

 2. Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.  3. Connect the cables that you removed from the system board.   4. Repla

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Compon

 Inspiron 545s  Inspiron 546s (FAN_CPU) (DIMM1) 5 memory module connector (DIMM2) 6 password reset jumper (CLR_PSW) 7 main power connector (ATX1_P

Back to Contents Page  1 12 V power connector (PWR2) 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 memory module connector (DIMM4) 5 m

Back to Contents Page  Support Bracket Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing the Support Bracket Replacing the Support

Replacing the Support Bracket Inspiron 535s/537s  1. Align and insert the hinges at the bottom of the support bracket into the hinge tabs located

Back to Contents Page  PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replac

3. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Support Bracket).  4. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with th

Back to Contents Page  Card Entering System Setup). 2. Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled. 3. Connect the ext