Dell Inspiron 537 (Mid 2009) User Manual

Dell™Inspiron™535/537/545/546ServiceManual Models DCME and DCMF Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change

Back to Contents Page 

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

 7. Place the computer in an upright position. Back to Contents Page  1 screws (2) 2 computer cover 3 front of the computer 4 slot CAUTION: Ens

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

 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 ready

Inspiron 546  4. For Inspiron 535/537/545, orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-notches o

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

Replacing a Hard Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3.

 6. Slide the media card reader out through the front of the computer.  7. Replace the bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel).  8. Replace t

 5. Remove the two screws securing the optical drive.  6. Slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.  7. Replace the be

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

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

b. Rotate the processor fan and heat sink assembly upward gently, and remove it from the computer. Lay the processor fan and heat sink assembly down

 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. Slide the chassis fan in place towards the back of the computer.

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

 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  6. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them

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

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

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

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

4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  5. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplug

 6. While pressing down on the power supply retention snap(s), slide out the power supply and lift it out. Replacing the Power Supply  1. Pres

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

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

Inspiron 545 Remote Wake Up On; Off (On by default) Auto Power On Enabled; Disabled (Disabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:00

Inspiron 546 DVMT Mode FIXED, DVMT (DVMT by default) DVMT/FIXED Memory Size 128 MB, 256 MB, MAX (128 MB by default)  Integrated Peripherals USB Devic

 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

 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 546  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 approximatel

Inspiron 535/537  Inspiron 545  Inspiron 546  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  Front Bezel Dell™Inspiron™535/537/545/546ServiceManual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel Remov

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

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

6. Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same locations from which you removed them (see Replacing Memory).  7. Replace any ad

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

 Inspiron 545  Inspiron 546 1 12 V power connector (ATX12V1) 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector (FAN_CPU) 4 memory module connector (DI

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  PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™Inspiron™535/537/545/546ServiceManual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing

Replacing the Card Retention Bracket  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that: l

 5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.  6. Replace the card retention bracket (see

 8. Replace the card retention bracket (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket).  9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

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