Dell Studio Slim Service Manual

DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2008DellInc.

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Battery DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual    1. Record all the screens in system setup (see System Se

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Processor DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Re

 9. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.  10. Align the front and rear alignment-notches on the p

Back to Contents Page  Replacing Drives DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replaci

6. Fix the four shoulder screws to the hard drive.  7. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.  8. Connect the power and data cab

 8. Align the shoulder screw of the optical drive with the slots in the optical drive bay.  9. Gently slide the optical drive till it snaps in

 6. Press the two spring clamps and slide out the Media Card Reader along with the FlexBay drive cage from the FlexBay slot.  7. Remove the two

 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).  4. Remove the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).  5. Disconnect

14. Align the two screw holes on the FlexDock with the FlexDock drive cage.  15. Replace the two screws to secure the FlexDock in the FlexDock dri

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your

2. Gently press on the FlexBay drive insert lever outward to release the lock.  3. Pull the FlexBay drive insert away from the front panel.  4

Back to Contents Page  Replacing Fans DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Si

 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  3. Disconnect the processor

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Front Panel DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2.

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Front I/O Panel DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 

Back to Contents Page  Replacing Memory Module(s) DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2.

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

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Power Supply DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 

 10. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the System Board DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2.

Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the m

13. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing Memory Module(s)).  14. Replace any expansion cards on the system board (see Replacing PCI/PCI Expre

Back to Contents Page  System Setup DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings 

 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Boot Options l Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from th

 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots  1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup).  2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  3. Reset the current CMOS set

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components  Ins

Back to Contents Page  1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 3 clear password jumper (CMOS_PW) 4 clear CMOS jumper (CLEAR_ CM

Back to Contents Page DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Support Bracket DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Rubber Foot DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer 

Back to Contents Page  1 rubber foot 2 rubber foot recess

Back to Contents Page  Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a P

 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover. See Replacing the Computer Cover.  3. Release the card retentio

See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.  11. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer a