Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Replacing Fans Before You Begin Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Processor Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the System Board Replacing the Front Panel Replacing the Power Supply Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing the Battery Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Replacing the Rubber Foot Replacing Drives System Setup Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information t
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions. l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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 Contents Page Replacing 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. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Bottom of Your Computer 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. Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer 1.
1 rubber foot Back to Contents Page 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 PCI/PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card 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. Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card 1.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover. See Replacing the Computer Cover. 3. Release the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever up. 4. Remove the support bracket (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 5. Remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. 6. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on: 7. l Configuring and customizing the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 11. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 12. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on location of connectors, see the Setup Guide.
Back to Contents Page Replacing 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: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Back to Contents Page Replacing 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.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor 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. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board.
1 processor cover 2 tab 3 processor 4 socket 5 center cover latch 6 release lever 7 front alignment notch 8 processor pin-1 indicator 9 rear alignment notch 9. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. NOTICE: 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. NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate.
Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexBay/FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate Replacing the FlexBay/FlexDock Drive Insert 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.
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 cables to the system board. 9. Align the shoulder screws on the hard drive with the slots in the hard drive bay and place the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 10. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay, till it snaps into place. 11. Ensure that all the cables are properly connected and firmly seated. 12.
1 optical drive 2 screws (4) 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 place. 10. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive. 11. Connect the power and data cables to the system board 12. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14.
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 cage 2 spring clamps (2) 3 cage notch (2) 4 Media Card Reader 5 screws (2) 9. If you are not reinstalling the Media Card Reader: a. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive) b.
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 (see System Board Components). 6. Press the two spring clamps and slide out the FlexDock along with the FlexDock drive cage from the FlexDock slot. 7.
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 before the FlexDock cable is connected. 17. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the FlexDock and to the internal USB connector (F_USB1) on the system board (see System Board Components). 18.
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: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the FlexBay drive insert whenever the FlexBay drive is removed from the computer.
Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 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 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 and heat sink assembly. NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor heat sink.
Back to Contents Page Replacing 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 the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O 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 the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 4.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3.
1 cutouts (2) 2 memory module 3 notch 4 tab NOTICE: 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. 8. 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. 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10.
Back to Contents Page 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.
10. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board 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. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board.
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 on. 17. Flash the system BIOS as needed. NOTE: For information on flashing the system BIOS, see Flashing the BIOS.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. l Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password. l Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.
Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of memory installed. Advanced CPU type Indicates the type of CPU installed. L2 Cache Indicates the amount of CPU L2 cache. Advanced Chipset Features Indicates amount of video memory (32 MB by default). Integrated Peripherals Allows you to enable or disable the integrated devices and ports on your system.
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to access the menu. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it. 3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Reset the current CMOS settings: a. Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) on the system board (see System Board Components). b. Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) pins 1 and 2. c. Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) pins 2 and 3 and wait approximately five seconds. d.
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components 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 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 3 clear password jumper (CMOS_PW) 4 clear CMOS jumper (CLEAR_ CMOS) 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 serial ATA drive connector (SATA4) 14 S/PDIF out connector (SPDIF_OUT
Back to Contents 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: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
