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Dell Vostro 1540 User Manual

Dell Vostro 1540
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Dell Vostro 1540/1550
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P18F
Regulatory Type: P18F001,P18F002

Table of Contents

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Dell Vostro 1540 Specifications

General IconGeneral
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
Battery6-cell Lithium Ion
Optical DriveDVD+/-RW
StorageUp to 500GB HDD
Display15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768)
Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Basic
Weight2.36 kg
Ports3 x USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet
Wireless802.11 b/g/n
ProcessorIntel Core i3-370M

Summary

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety guidelines and prerequisites for performing internal computer operations to prevent damage and ensure personal safety.

Recommended Tools

Lists the essential tools required for various disassembly and reassembly procedures on the computer.

Turning Off Your Computer

Step-by-step instructions on how to properly shut down the computer and attached devices before internal servicing.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Procedures for reconnecting external devices, cards, and cables before powering on the computer after maintenance.

Battery Replacement

Installing the Battery

Procedure for correctly inserting and securing the laptop battery into its compartment after servicing.

SD Card Replacement

Installing the Secure Digital (SD) Card

Instructions for inserting the SD memory card into its slot until it clicks into place.

Hinge Cover Replacement

Installing the Hinge Cover

Steps to reattach the hinge cover and secure it with screws after internal component access.

Keyboard Replacement

Installing the Keyboard

Procedure for reconnecting the keyboard cable and securing the keyboard into its compartment.

Optical Drive Replacement

Installing the Optical Disc Drive

Guide for sliding the optical drive into its compartment and securing it with a screw.

Memory Module Replacement

Installing the Memory Module

Instructions for inserting the memory module into its socket and ensuring retention clips secure it.

Palm Rest Replacement

Installing the Palm Rest

Procedure to align and secure the palm rest, connecting its cables before reassembly.

Power Button Board Replacement

Installing the Power Button Board

Steps to fix the power button board into its compartment and secure it with a screw.

Hard Drive Replacement

Installing the Hard Drive

Guide for installing the hard drive bracket and placing the drive into its compartment, connecting to the system board.

WLAN Card Replacement

Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card

Procedure for inserting the WLAN card into its slot, securing it with a latch, and connecting antennae.

Coin-Cell Battery Replacement

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery

Instructions for installing the coin-cell battery into its compartment and connecting its cable to the system board.

USB Board Replacement

Installing the USB Board

Guide for inserting the USB board into its compartment, securing it, and connecting its cable to the system board.

Microphone Replacement

Installing the Microphone

Steps for inserting the microphone into its compartment and connecting its cable to the system board.

CPU Fan and Heatsink Replacement

Installing the CPU Fan Assembly And The Heatsink

Procedure for placing and securing the heat sink and CPU fan assembly, and connecting the fan cable.

Processor Replacement

Installing the Processor

Instructions for inserting the processor into its socket and tightening the cam-screw to secure it.

System Board Replacement

Installing the System Board

Steps to insert the system board, align connectors, secure with screws, and reconnect cables.

Speaker Replacement

Installing the Speakers

Procedure for inserting and attaching left and right speakers, routing the cable, and connecting to the chassis.

Display Assembly Replacement

Installing the Display Assembly

Steps to insert display hinges, secure screws, connect cables, and align the assembly with the top cover.

DC-in Port Replacement

Installing the DC-in Port And Bracket

Procedure to insert the DC-in port and bracket, align, secure with screws, and connect the DC-in cable.

Display Bezel Replacement

Installing the Display Bezel

Instructions for aligning the display bezel with the top cover and pressing it down to engage the tabs.

Camera Replacement

Installing the Camera

Steps for inserting the camera module into its compartment and connecting its cable to the camera module.

Display Panel Replacement

Installing the Display Panel

Procedure to attach display brackets, route cables, align the panel with the top cover, and secure it.

LVDS Cable Replacement

Installing the Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Cable

Guide for attaching the display cable to the display panel and connecting its connector securely.

Entering System Setup

System Setup Options

Details various system configuration parameters, including Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit settings.

Diagnostic Beep Codes

Battery Status Lights

Explanation of battery status light indicators when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet.

Device Status Lights

Description of the status lights indicating power management, disk activity, battery charge, and wireless networking.

Specifications

System Information and Processor Details

Provides details on chipset, processor types, speeds, cache, and system identification information.

Memory Details

Details memory connectors, capacity, type, and speed for the computer's RAM.

Contacting Dell Support

Online and Telephone Support Options

Information on how to contact Dell for sales, technical support, and customer service via online and phone channels.

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