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Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual 

 

  

Removing the Battery 

 

  

Replacing the Battery 

 

 

 

Removing the Battery  

 

 

1.

Record all the screens in system setup (see 

System Setup

) so that you can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed.  

 

 

  

2.

Follow the procedures in 

Before You Begin

.  

 

 

  

3.

Remove the computer cover (see 

Removing the Computer Cover

).  

 

 

  

4.

Locate the battery socket (see 

System Board Components

).  

 

  

 

 

5.

Press the battery release lever to remove the battery.  
 

 

Replacing the Battery  

 

 

1.

Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the battery into place.  
 

  

 

 

2.

Replace the computer cover (see 

Replacing the Computer Cover

).  

 

 

  

3.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.  
 

 

  

4.

Enter system setup (see 

Entering System Setup

) and restore the settings you recorded in 

step 1

.  

 

 

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. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 

 

WARNING: 

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 

 

WARNING: 

Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) 

removed. 

 

CAUTION: 

If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Ensure that the 

object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by 
prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board. 

1  battery release lever 

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 535

Page 1: ...r 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 February 2009 Rev A00 Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Fans Front I O Panel Processo...

Page 2: ...to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety 1 Ensure 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 CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open progra...

Page 3: ...lugged to ground the system board Back to Contents Page 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 While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components ...

Page 4: ...he bezel clamps in the bezel inserts 2 Rotate the bezel towards the computer until the bezel grips snap into place 3 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page 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 de...

Page 5: ...e screw holding the card retention bracket 4 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place Inspiron 535 537 Inspiron 545 546 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...

Page 6: ...n Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the card retention bracket see Removing the Card Retention Bracket 4 If necessary disconnect any cables connected to the card l For a PCI or PCI Express x1 card grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector l For a PCI Express x16 card press down on the retention mechanism grasp the card by...

Page 7: ...came with the card for information on configuring the card making internal connections or otherwise customizing it for your computer 5 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot 6 If you are installing the PCI Express card into the x16 card connector position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab 7 Place the card ...

Page 8: ...E For information on location of external connectors see the Setup Guide For information on installing drivers and software for your card see the documentation that shipped with the card Installed Removed Sound Card 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the sound card s connect...

Page 9: ...efore 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 Discard used batteries a...

Page 10: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 11: ...he computer 4 Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer until you feel a click or feel the computer cover securely installed 5 Ensure that the cover is seated correctly 6 Replace the two screws that secure the computer cover using a screwdriver WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional s...

Page 12: ...ter in an upright position Back to Contents Page 1 screws 2 2 computer cover 3 front of the computer 4 slot CAUTION Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems ...

Page 13: ...e 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 WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar wit...

Page 14: ...cessor 2 release lever 3 socket CAUTION When removing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket CAUTION Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer CAUTION When replacing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket ...

Page 15: ... from the bottom of the heat sink 10 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor 11 Replace the processor fan heat sink assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 12 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page 4 processor cover 5 center cover latch 6 processor 7 socket 8 tab 9 release lever 1 socket 2 processor pin 1 indicator...

Page 16: ...our 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 WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CA...

Page 17: ...ng any software required for drive operation 12 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes see Entering System Setup Removing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Front Bezel 4 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable and the power cable from the back of the media card rea...

Page 18: ...t 7 Replace the two screws that secure the media card reader to the FlexBay slot 8 Connect the FlexBay USB cable and power cable to the back of the media card reader 9 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the internal USB connector on the system board see System Board Components 10 Replace the bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 11 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 12 Connect...

Page 19: ...ve with the screw holes in the optical drive bay 6 Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the optical drive bay 7 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive 8 Replace the bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 10 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on See the documentatio...

Page 20: ...efore 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 re...

Page 21: ...a Place the processor fan and heat sink assembly back onto the bracket b Ensure that the two clamp grips are aligned with the two bracket projections c Hold the processor fan and heat sink fan assembly in place and rotate the clamp lever 180 degrees clockwise to secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly 1 bracket 2 clamp grip 3 bracket projection 4 clamp lever 5 processor fan and heat sink a...

Page 22: ...ve the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the chassis fan connector on the system board see System Board Components 4 Remove the screws securing the chassis fan 5 Slide the chassis fan towards the front of the computer and lift it up Inspiron 535 537 Inspiron 545 546 1 processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 clamp lever 3 bracket projection 4 clam...

Page 23: ...eplace the screws that secure the chassis fan 4 Connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector on the system board see System Board Components 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 1 screws 4 2 chassis fan ...

Page 24: ... 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 WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any...

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 ...

Page 26: ...cedures in Before You Begin 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector 3 Follow the memory installation guidelines see Recommended Memory Configuration 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best prac...

Page 27: ...ral tab 11 To verify that the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory refer to the table below Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration Inspiron 545 3 notch 4 memory module CAUTION To avoid damage to the memory module press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal f...

Page 28: ... of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM3 2 Pair B matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM2 and DIMM4 1 Pair B matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4 2 Pair A matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 ...

Page 29: ...ables from the securing clip on the side of the power supply 5 Remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer chassis Inspiron 535 537 Inspiron 545 546 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 ...

Page 30: ...ply 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 6 Check the voltage selector switch if applicable to ensure that the correct voltage is selected 7 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Back to Contents Page 1 screws 4 2 power supply 3 voltage selector switch 4 power supply retention snaps 2 WARNING Failure to replace and tighten all screws may...

Page 31: ... field contains information about each option In this field you can view your current settings and make changes to your settings Use the right and left arrow keys to highlight an option Press Enter to make that selection active Help Field This field provides context sensitive help based on the options selected Key Functions This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functio...

Page 32: ...D DVD drives detected Network Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of network devices The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the network devices detected USB Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of USB drives The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the USB drives detected First Boot Device Removable Dev Hard Drive CD DVD Network USB Disabled Rem...

Page 33: ... the format mm dd yyyy Time Displays current time in the format hh mm ss SATA 0 Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 0 connector SATA 1 Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 1 connector SATA 4 Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 4 connector SATA 5 Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 5 connector Halt On All Errors All But Keyboard All But Keyboard by default...

Page 34: ...er password System Info BIOS Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information System Displays the computer model number Asset Tag Displays the asset tag for the computer if present Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer Processor Type Displays the processor type CPU Speed Displays the processor speed Processor L2 Cache Displays the amount of processor Level 2 cache Memory Inst...

Page 35: ...ult Onboard Audio Controller Auto Disabled Enabled Enabled by default HD Audio Disabled Enabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Disabled Disabled by default SATA Mode RAID ATA ATA by default Module Bay Identifies the device installed in the module bay Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot Disable...

Page 36: ...Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Locate the 3 pin password reset jumper on the system board Inspiron 535 537 Inspiron 545 NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To make sure your device is bootable check the device documentation NOTE Write down your current boot sequence in case ...

Page 37: ... Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Clearing CMOS Settings 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Reset the current CMOS settings a Locate the 3 pin CMOS reset jumper on the system board b Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3 c Place the jumper plug on the CMOS reset j...

Page 38: ...Inspiron 535 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 4 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover ...

Page 39: ...rt 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 menu select Desktop and then click Save The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop an...

Page 40: ...stalled in the same location after the board is replaced 7 Disconnect all cables from the system board Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after installing the new system board 8 Remove the screws from the system board 9 Lift the system board up and out Inspiron 535 537 Inspiron 545 546 WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safet...

Page 41: ...3 Replace the cables that you removed from the system board 4 Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor 5 Replace the processor fan and the heat sink assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 1 screws 8 2 system board CAUTION Ensure that the port retention springs are not damaged while replacing the sytem board 1 back of the computer 2 port retention spring 1 back of ...

Page 42: ... 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 9 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Back to Contents Page ...

Page 43: ...ur 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 power supply 2 primary optical drive 3 secondary optical drive optional 4 front bezel 5 secondary hard drive optional 6 primary hard drive 7 media card reader optional 8 system board 9 card retention ...

Page 44: ...rd slot PCIEX16 20 chassis fan connector FAN_SYS 1 12 V power connector PWR2 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector CPU_FAN 4 memory module connector DIMM1 5 memory module connector DIMM2 6 memory module connector DIMM3 7 memory module connector DIMM4 8 main power connector PWR1 9 battery socket BAT 10 CMOS reset jumper CLR_CMOS 11 password reset jumper PSWD 12 SATA connector SATA_1 13 SATA ...

Page 45: ...r 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 16 SATA connector SATA_3 17 front panel USB connector F_USB1 18 front panel USB connector F_USB2 19 front panel USB connector F_USB3 20 front panel audio F_AUDIO1 21 PCI card slot PCI2 22 PCI card slot PCI1 23 PCI Express x16 card slot...

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