Dell Studio Hybrid Studio Slim Service Manual

Dell Studio Hybrid Studio Slim Manual

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    Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Replacing Drives Replacing Fans Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the
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    Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at support.dell hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off. Safety Instructions Use the
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    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
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    the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
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    to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer
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    1 rubber foot 2 rubber foot recess Back to Contents Page
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    Contents Page Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing . 9. Fix the support bracket and then press down the card retention bracket to seat it on its slot ensuring that: l The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. l The
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    that the card is fully seated in the slot. 1 alignment bar 3 not fully-seated card 5 bracket within slot 2 fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9. Fix the support bracket and then press down the card retention bracket to seat it on its slot ensuring that: l The
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    . Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on location of connectors, see the Setup Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card. Sound Card Installed Removed
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    the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION
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    the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION
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    Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell Disconnect the power cables from the ATX POWER and
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    and Heat Sink Assembly). NOTICE: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 18. Connect the power cables from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (see System Board Components) on the system board. 19. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer
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    Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices. NOTE the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive. NOTE: If you are not
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    . 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 1 optical drive 2 lever 4. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the optical drive. NOTE: If you are uninstalling the only optical drive in your
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    new drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for the drive operation. Replacing the clamp 3 Media Card Reader 5. Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable and the power cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the internal
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    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 screws holding the Media Card Reader in the FlexBay drive cage. 8. Lift the Media Card Reader to separate it from the FlexBay drive cage. 1 FlexBay drive
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    3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 4. Remove the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 1 FlexDock cable 2 spring clamp 3 FlexDock 5. Disconnect the FlexDock USB cable from the back of the FlexDock and from the internal USB connector (F_USB1) on the system board
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    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 drive cage. 16. Slide the FlexDock drive cage along with the FlexDock in the FlexDock slot till it snaps in place. NOTE: Ensure that the FlexDock is installed
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    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. To replace the FlexBay drive insert, align the FlexBay drive insert in place. 5. Push the insert lever towards the front panel till it snaps in place. NOTICE:
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    Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the chassis. 6. To replace the chassis fan, align the fan top notch with the chassis fan guide and push the chassis fan towards the chassis. 7. Slide the chassis fan in place. 8. Replace
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    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 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
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    the Front Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow
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    Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell could lead to computer problems. 5. Disconnect the
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    Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
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    memory size has changed, press to continue. 12. Log on to your computer. 13. Right-click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 14. Click the General tab. 15. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Back
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    Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
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    10. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page
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    Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell could lead to computer problems. 6. Disconnect all
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    13. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing Memory Module(s)). 14. Replace any expansion cards on the system board (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). 15. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 16. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them
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    Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer (see Turning Off define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Scroll up and down the
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    disable the USB controller. Power Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Configuration Configure Fast Boot, Numlock the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again
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    the boot priority of device. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the passwords setting. 1. Follow
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    computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: desktop. 7. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. 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
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    Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 front I/O panel 5 optical drive 2 hard
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    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 serial ATA drive connector (SATA5) 13
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    Page Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION
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Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Model: DCSLA
August 2008
Rev. A00
Technical Overview
Before You Begin
Replacing the Computer Cover
Replacing the Support Bracket
Replacing the Front Panel
Replacing Memory Module(s)
Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)
Replacing Drives
Replacing Fans
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Processor
Replacing the System Board
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Rubber Foot
System Setup
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.