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 Replacing the System Board  

Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in 

Before You Begin

 

 

 

  

2.

Remove the computer cover (see 

Replacing the Computer Cover

).  

 

 

  

3.

Remove any expansion cards on the system board (see 

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card

).  

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Remove the processor and heat sink assembly (see 

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

).  

 

 

  

5.

Remove the processor (see 

Replacing the Processor

).  

 

 

  

6.

Remove the memory modules (see 

Replacing Memory Module(s)

), make a note which memory module is removed from each memory socket so that the 

memory modules can be installed in the same location after the board is replaced.  
 

 

 

7.

Disconnect all cables from the system board.  
 

 

  

8.

Remove the eight screws from the system board.  
 

  

 

 

9.

Lift the system board up and out.  
 

 

 

10.

Orient the system board by aligning the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis.  
 

 

  

11.

Replace the eight screws to secure the system board to the chassis.  
 

 

  

12.

Replace the cables that you removed from the system board.  
 

 

  

13.

Replace the memory modules (see 

Replacing Memory Module(s)

).  

 

 

  

14.

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 steps incorrectly could 

damage your system board. For technical assistance, see the 

Setup Guide

.

 

CAUTION: 

The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you 

touch it.

 

NOTICE: 

Carefully note the routing and location of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly 

routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.

1  screws (8)  2  system board 

 

NOTICE: 

If you are replacing the system board, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you 

have the correct part.

 

NOTE: 

Some components and connectors on replacement system boards may be in different locations compared to the existing connectors on the 

system board.

 

NOTE: 

Jumper settings on replacement system boards are preset at the factory.

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Страница 1: ...ither 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 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 ...

Страница 2: ...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 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...

Страница 3: ... 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 ...

Страница 4: ...s top corners and then ease 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 complet...

Страница 5: ...cumentation 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 Replacing the Card Retention Bracket NOTE If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 conne...

Страница 6: ...ped with the card Installed 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 Con...

Страница 7: ...n 10 Enter system setup 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 inst...

Страница 8: ... removal procedure in reverse 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 injuri...

Страница 9: ...e of 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 steps incorrectly could damage...

Страница 10: ...he Computer Cover 20 Connect 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...

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Страница 12: ...ad 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 fil...

Страница 13: ...g the Front Panel 4 Disconnect 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 ...

Страница 14: ...are not replacing the FlexDock 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 ...

Страница 15: ... Replacing the Front I O 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 ...

Страница 16: ...r from the computer 8 To 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 t...

Страница 17: ...nsion 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 ...

Страница 18: ...es in Before You Begin 2 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 ...

Страница 19: ...ur captive screws 10 Connect 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 ...

Страница 20: ...clamps from the clamp insert 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 co...

Страница 21: ...t secures the I O panel 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...

Страница 22: ...mputer For additional safety 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 modu...

Страница 23: ...urn them on 11 If a message 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...

Страница 24: ... 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 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...

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Страница 26: ... rubber foot pin into the 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 m...

Страница 27: ...cing Memory Module s 14 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 repl...

Страница 28: ... see Installing a PCI PCI 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 ...

Страница 29: ...er and try again Menu Appears 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 you...

Страница 30: ...PU 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 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 th...

Страница 31: ...cedures in Before You Begin 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 ...

Страница 32: ... the system board 1 Turn 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...

Страница 33: ...ase on UserManuals info 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 ...

Страница 34: ...stem 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 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 con...

Страница 35: ... 15 front panel connector 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 x...

Страница 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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