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Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual
Technical Overview
Before You Begin
Computer Cover
Front Bezel
Memory
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Drives
Models DCME and DCMF
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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February 2009 Rev. A00
Fans
Front I/O Panel
Processor
System Board
Power Supply
Battery
System Setup
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- Page 1 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Page 2: Before You Begin
A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Technical Specifications For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. - Page 3 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer.
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Page 4: Removing The Front Bezel
WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. -
Page 5: Pci And Pci Express Cards
WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. -
Page 6: Replacing The Card Retention Bracket
1 card retention bracket 2 screw Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that: The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. -
Page 7: Replacing Pci And Pci Express Cards
4 retention mechanism 5 PCI Express x1 card slot 6 PCI Express x1 card 5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. -
Page 8: Configuring Your Computer After Removing Or Installing A Pci/Pci Express Card
4 PCI Express x1 card slot 5 PCI Express x1 card 8. Replace the card retention bracket (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket). 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. -
Page 9: Removing The Battery
WARNING: 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. WARNING: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. - Page 10 Back to Contents Page ...
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Page 11: Removing The Computer Cover
WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. - Page 12 1 screws (2) 2 computer cover 3 front of the computer 4 slot 7. Place the computer in an upright position. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air-vents are blocked. Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems. Back to Contents Page ...
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Page 13: Removing The Processor
WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. -
Page 14: Replacing The Processor
You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer. 3. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. Inspiron 535/537/545 1 front alignment notch 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 rear alignment notch... - Page 15 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 processor 4 release lever 4. For Inspiron 535/537/545, orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket. 5. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.
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Page 16: Removing A Hard Drive
WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. -
Page 17: Replacing A Hard Drive
Replacing a Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. ... -
Page 18: Replacing A Media Card Reader
6. Slide the media card reader out through the front of the computer. 7. Replace the bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Replacing a Media Card Reader ... -
Page 19: Replacing An Optical Drive
NOTE: The location and number of SATA connectors may vary based on your computer model. For more information, see System Board Components. 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 optical drive 4 custom screws (2) 5 SATA connector (on the system board) ... -
Page 20: Removing The Processor Fan And Heat Sink Assembly
WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. -
Page 21: Replacing The Processor Fan And Heat Sink Assembly
3. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Inspiron 535/537/545 a. Align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the four metal screw hole projections on the system board. b. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board. -
Page 22: Removing The Chassis Fan
1 processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 clamp lever 3 bracket projection 4 clamp grip 5 bracket 4. Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to the fan connector on the system board (see System Board Components). -
Page 23: Replacing The Chassis Fan
1 screws (4) 2 chassis fan 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. 3. Replace the screws that secure the chassis fan. ... -
Page 24: Removing The Front I/O Panel
WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. - Page 25 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page ...
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Page 26: Removing Memory
WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. -
Page 27: Recommended Memory Configuration
notch memory module CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module. 5. Insert the memory module into the connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module. - Page 28 1 Pair A: matched pair of memory 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and modules in connectors DIMM2 and DIMM3 DIMM4 Inspiron 546 1 Pair B: matched pair of memory 2 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM4...
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Page 29: Removing The Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: 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 on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. -
Page 30: Replacing The Power Supply
1 screws (4) 2 power supply 3 voltage selector switch 4 power supply retention snaps (2) 6. While pressing down on the power supply retention snap(s), slide out the power supply and lift it out. Replacing the Power Supply ... -
Page 31: System Setup Options
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2>... - Page 32 Indicates the amount of installed memory. Memory Installed Indicates the amount of available memory. Memory Available Indicates the frequency of installed memory. Memory Speed Indicates the channel mode of installed memory. Memory Channel Mode Indicates the type of installed memory. System Memory Type ...
- Page 33 On; Off (On by default) Remote Wake Up Enabled; Disabled (Disabled by default) Auto Power On Auto Power On Date 0:00:00 Auto Power On Time Off; On; Last (Off by default) AC Recovery Set Supervisor Password Installed; Not Installed (Not Installed by default) Supervisor Password Press Enter to change the supervisor password Change Supervisor...
- Page 34 FIXED, DVMT (DVMT by default) DVMT Mode 128 MB, 256 MB, MAX (128 MB by default) DVMT/FIXED Memory Size Integrated Peripherals USB Controller—Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) USB Device Setting USB Operation Mode—High Speed; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard AUDIO Controller Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default)
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Page 35: Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot
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 run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. -
Page 36: Clearing Forgotten Passwords
4. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of device. Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: 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 the procedures in Before You Begin. -
Page 37: Clearing Cmos Settings
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 approximately five seconds, and then turn off the computer. If required, press and hold the power button to turn off the computer. - Page 38 Inspiron 535/537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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Page 39: Flashing The Bios
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3. Click Download Now to download the file. ... -
Page 40: Removing The System Board
WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. -
Page 41: Replacing The System Board
1. Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer. CAUTION: Ensure that the port retention springs are not damaged while replacing the sytem board. Inspiron 535/537 1 back of the computer 2 port retention spring Inspiron 545/546 1 back of the computer 2 port retention springs (3) ... - Page 42 6. Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same locations from which you removed them (see Replacing Memory). 7. Replace any add-in cards on the system board (see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards). 8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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Page 43: Technical Overview
System Board Components WARNING: 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. Inside View of Your Computer power supply primary optical drive... - Page 44 12 V power connector (ATX12V1) processor socket processor fan connector memory module connector (FAN_CPU) (DIMM1) memory module connector (DIMM2) 6 password reset jumper (CLR_PSW) main power connector SATA connector (SATA_1) (ATX1_POWER1) SATA connector (SATA_0) 10 front panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 11 CMOS reset jumper (CLR_CMOS) 12 front panel USB connector (F_USB2) 13 front panel USB connector...
- Page 45 12 V power connector (PWR2) processor socket processor fan connector memory module connector (CPU_FAN1) (DIMM4) memory module connector memory module connector (DIMM3) (DIMM2) memory module connector password reset jumper (PSWD1) (DIMM1) main power connector (PWR1) 10 battery socket (BAT1) 11 CMOS reset jumper (CLR_CMOS1) 12 front panel connector (FP1) 13 SATA connector (SATA_2) 14 SATA connector (SATA_1) 15 SATA connector (SATA_0)