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 Replacing Drives  

Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual 

 

  

Replacing a Hard Drive 

 

  

Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 

 

  

Replacing the FlexDock 

 

  

Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate 

 

  

Replacing the FlexDock Drive Inserts 

 

  

Replacing the Drive Panel Insert 

 

  

Replacing the Media Card Reader 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing a Hard Drive  

 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in 

Before You Begin

.  

 

 

  

2.

Remove the computer cover (see 

Replacing the Computer Cover

).  

 

 

  

3.

Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.  
 

  

 

 

4.

Remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the chassis.  
 

 

 

5.

Slide the drive out towards the back of the 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.

 

NOTE: 

The system does not support IDE devices.

 

NOTE: 

The 3.5-inch FlexDock is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.

 

NOTICE: 

If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

 

NOTE: 

If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You 

can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.

1  screws (4) 

2  system board connector (any available connector 

SATA0, SATA1, SATA4, and SATA5) 

3  serial ATA data 

cable 

4  power cable 

5  hard drive 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE: 

Ensure that you do not scratch the hard disk circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.

Summary of Contents for 540 - USB Photo Printer 540

Page 1: ...ing the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model DCMA July 2008 Rev A00 Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module s Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card Replacing Drives Replacing Fans Replacing the Front I O Panel Replacing the Processor ...

Page 2: ... that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer 3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer 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 NOTICE To avoid l...

Page 3: ...g 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 ...

Page 4: ...ase it out of its connector 7 If you are replacing an existing card go to step 6 of Installing a PCI PCI Express Card 8 Install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening 9 Replace the card retention bracket See Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 10 Replace the computer cover reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 11 To complete the removal procedure ...

Page 5: ... 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 Replacing the Card Retention Bracket NOTE If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 connector ensure that the sec...

Page 6: ...led Removed Sound Card 1 Enter system setup see System Setup 2 Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the sound card s connectors 1 Enter system setup see System Setup 2 Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard Audio Controller change the setting to Enabled 3 Connect the external audio ...

Page 7: ...see System Setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 Back to Contents Page 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 batter...

Page 8: ...verse order Back to Contents Page 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 To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your co...

Page 9: ...ON 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 For t...

Page 10: ...nect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Back to Contents Page 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 back alignment notch 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 co...

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Page 12: ...n that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE The system does not support IDE devices NOTE The 3 5 inch FlexDock is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier NOTICE If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep back up your files before you begin this...

Page 13: ...onnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the CD DVD drive 5 Remove the two screws securing the CD DVD drive to the chassis 6 Push and slide the CD DVD drive out through the front of the computer 7 If you are not replacing the drive a Replace the drive panel insert see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert b Go to step 12 8 If you are replacing the CD DVD drive or installing a new one ...

Page 14: ...exDock replace the drive panel insert see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert 8 If you are installing a new FlexDock a Remove the drive panel insert if applicable see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert b Remove the FlexDock from its packaging 9 Gently slide the FlexDock into place in the FlexDock slot 10 Align the screw holes in the FlexDock with the screw holes in the FlexDock 11 Replace the two screw...

Page 15: ... Panel 2 Gently press on the insert lever outward to release the lock 3 Pull the FlexDock drive insert away from the front panel 4 To replace the FlexDock drive insert align the FlexDock drive insert in place 5 Push the insert lever towards the front panel till it snaps in place Replacing the Drive Panel Insert Align the drive panel insert along the edges of the empty slot of the FlexDock or CD DV...

Page 16: ... install a new Media Card Reader align and slide the Media Card Reader clamp into the Media Card Reader clamp slot 9 Replace and tighten the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the chassis 10 Reconnect the cables to the system board NOTICE To comply with FCC regulations it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the FlexDock is removed from the computer 1 back of th...

Page 17: ...g a PCI PCI Express Card 12 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 13 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 14 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Back to Contents Page ...

Page 18: ... Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 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 To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected inju...

Page 19: ...nect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the system board see System Board Components 11 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 12 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Back to Contents Page NOTICE To ensure maximum cooling for the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor heat si...

Page 20: ...sert 5 To replace the front panel align and insert the front panel clamps in the clamp insert 6 Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it snaps into place on the front of the computer 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional sa...

Page 21: ...to the chassis 10 Reconnect the cables to the system board 11 Replace any expansion cards see Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card 12 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 13 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 14 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the ...

Page 22: ...fety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance 1 securing clip 2 memory module connector NOTICE Do not install ECC memory modules NOTICE If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new modules that you may have even if you purchased the new modules from Dell If possibl...

Page 23: ...age appears stating that memory size has changed press F1 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 to Contents Page 1 cutouts 2 2 memory module 3 notch 4 memory module connector NOTICE To avo...

Page 24: ...ulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION 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 NOTICE Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly...

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Page 26: ...e rubber foot to secure the rubber foot to the chassis Back to Contents Page 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 To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or othe...

Page 27: ...Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor 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...

Page 28: ...I Express Card 17 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 18 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on 19 Flash the system BIOS as needed Back to Contents Page NOTICE Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure NOTE For information on flashing the system BIOS see Flashing the BIOS ...

Page 29: ...pears on top of the System Setup window This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options Press and keys to navigate As a Menu option is highlighted the Options List lists the options that define the hardware installed on you computer Options List Appears on the left side of the System Setup window The field lists features that define the configuration of your computer including ins...

Page 30: ...dicates 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 CPU Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the CPU features that enhance the performance of the system USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the USB controller Power P...

Page 31: ...gin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Locate the 3 pin password connector CLEAR_PW on the system board see System Board Components 4 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2 5 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password 6 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password f...

Page 32: ... 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 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears click Yes I Accept this Agreement The File Download window appears 5 Click Save this program to disk and then click OK The Save In window appears 6 Click the down arrow to view the Save In men...

Page 33: ...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 on the screen Back to Contents Page ...

Page 34: ...UTION 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 optional hard drive 2 hard drive 3 FlexDock 4 optional CD or DVD drive 5 power supply 6 CD or DVD drive 1 processor socket CPU 2 processor fan connector ...

Page 35: ...r F_PANEL 16 front USB connector F_USB5 17 Media Card Reader USB connector F_USB4 18 front USB connector F_USB3 19 front I O USB connector F_USB2 20 FlexDock USB connector F_USB1 21 front 1394 connector F_1394 22 battery socket 23 front audio connector F_AUDIO 24 PCI connector PCI 1 25 PCI Express x1 connector PCIE_X1_2 26 PCI Express x1 connector PCIE_X1_1 27 PCI Express x16 connector PCIE X16 28...

Page 36: ...of Microsoft 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 July 2008 Rev A00 Back to Contents Page NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps yo...

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