Dell Studio Slim- User Manual

Dell Studio Slim

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Before You Begin; Technical Specifications; Recommended Tools
  • Page 4 – Replacing the Support Bracket
  • Page 5 – Replacing the Rubber Foot; Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer
  • Page 7 – Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card; Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
  • Page 10 – Replacing the Battery
  • Page 11 – Replacing the Computer Cover
  • Page 12 – Replacing the Processor
  • Page 14 – Replacing Drives; Replacing the Hard Drive
  • Page 15 – Replacing the Optical Drive
  • Page 16 – Replacing the Media Card Reader
  • Page 17 – Replacing the FlexDock
  • Page 21 – Replacing Fans; Replacing the Chassis Fan
  • Page 23 – Replacing the Front Panel
  • Page 24 – Replacing the Front I/O Panel
  • Page 27 – Replacing the Power Supply
  • Page 29 – Replacing the System Board
  • Page 31 – System Setup; Overview; Entering System Setup; System Setup Screens; System Setup Options
  • Page 32 – Boot Sequence; Boot Options
  • Page 33 – Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots; Clearing Forgotten Passwords; Clearing CMOS Settings
  • Page 34 – Flashing the BIOS
  • Page 35 – Technical Overview; Inside View of Your Computer
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Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual 

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

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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:

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NOTICE:

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CAUTION:

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Summary

Page 2 - Before You Begin; Technical Specifications; Recommended Tools

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, e...

Page 4 - Replacing the Support Bracket

Back to Contents Page   Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual      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. ...

Page 5 - Replacing the Rubber Foot; Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer

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     Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer   1. Follow the procedures in Befo...

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