6. Press and click Yes in the pop-up window to save configuration changes. 7. The BIOS upgrade finishes and the computer restarts automatically. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click Download Now to download the file. 5. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. The File Download window appears. 6. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK. The Save In window appears. 7. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file downloads to your desktop. 8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page NOTE: If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Card Replacing the Card If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing the Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth card and lift the card off the computer. 5. Use a plastic scribe or screwdriver to pry the cable board off the computer. 6. Remove the cable from its routing. 7. Disconnect the cable from the system board connector. 8. Remove the cable board from 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 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the cable board. The cable board is glued to the computer. Do not pull on the cable to loosen the cable board. 1 cable connector 2 screwdriver 3 cable board 4 Bluetooth card 5 screw Replacing the Card 1. Replace the cable board. 2. Route the cable through the routing guides. 3. Connect the cable to the system board connector. 4. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 7. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera Removing the Camera 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 5. Remove the four screws securing the brackets to the camera board. 6. Remove the camera board brackets. 7. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera board. 8. Remove the camera board. Replacing the Camera 1. Align the camera board over the screw holes. 2. Replace the camera board brackets. 3. Replace the four screws that secure the camera board brackets to the display frame. 4. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera board. 5. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 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 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. 1 camera 2 sc...
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