Service Manual
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.... © 2008 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Intel Corporation in the U.S. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. 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 Processor Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply...
.... © 2008 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Intel Corporation in the U.S. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. 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 Processor Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply...
Service Manual
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... that shipped with hardware removal and replacement. 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 secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis. 1 screws (3) 2 power supply 5. Performing these cables properly when you are familiar with your computer. Follow the...
... that shipped with hardware removal and replacement. 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 secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis. 1 screws (3) 2 power supply 5. Performing these cables properly when you are familiar with your computer. Follow the...
Service Manual
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Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 front I/O panel 5 optical drive 2 hard drive 4 FlexBay with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components
Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 front I/O panel 5 optical drive 2 hard drive 4 FlexBay with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components
Setup Guide
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...8226; Solid amber - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity. there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a microphone for voice or to headphones. the system board cannot start initialization. Connects...power state: • Blinking white - NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on state. • Blinking amber - Turns the power on when the computer reads or writes data. The light in connector - Using Your Studio Slim 540s 6 Power...
...8226; Solid amber - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity. there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a microphone for voice or to headphones. the system board cannot start initialization. Connects...power state: • Blinking white - NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on state. • Blinking amber - Turns the power on when the computer reads or writes data. The light in connector - Using Your Studio Slim 540s 6 Power...
Setup Guide
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For more information, see "Back Panel Connectors" on your computer. 2 4 Power connector - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 3 Power supply LED - Access connectors for the power supply. Insert the power cable. 3 4 17 NOTE: May or may not be available on page 18. 1 2 Card slots - Using Your Studio Slim 540s Back View Features 1 Back panel connectors - Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector.
For more information, see "Back Panel Connectors" on your computer. 2 4 Power connector - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 3 Power supply LED - Access connectors for the power supply. Insert the power cable. 3 4 17 NOTE: May or may not be available on page 18. 1 2 Card slots - Using Your Studio Slim 540s Back View Features 1 Back panel connectors - Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector.