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... state, hibernation, or turned off. Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge. • Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Computer is running on battery and the battery has more than 5% charge. • Computer is connected and the battery has more than 5% charge. Specifications Front Front Left...
... state, hibernation, or turned off. Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge. • Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Computer is running on battery and the battery has more than 5% charge. • Computer is connected and the battery has more than 5% charge. Specifications Front Front Left...
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.... Specifications Front Left Left 12 Views 3 4 5 Right Base Display 1 Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery. 2 Network port (Inspiron 15-5558 only) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from and writes to 5 Gbps. 5 Media-card reader Reads from a router or a broadband modem for network or...
.... Specifications Front Left Left 12 Views 3 4 5 Right Base Display 1 Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery. 2 Network port (Inspiron 15-5558 only) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from and writes to 5 Gbps. 5 Media-card reader Reads from a router or a broadband modem for network or...
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Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment Views Dimensions and weight Height: Touch Non-touch Width Depth Weight (maximum): Touch Non-touch Specifications 24.05 mm (0.95 in) 23.75 mm (0.94 in) 380 mm (14.96 in) 260.40 mm (10.25 in) 2.39 kg (5.27 lb) 2.24 kg (4.94 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment Views Dimensions and weight Height: Touch Non-touch Width Depth Weight (maximum): Touch Non-touch Specifications 24.05 mm (0.95 in) 23.75 mm (0.94 in) 380 mm (14.96 in) 260.40 mm (10.25 in) 2.39 kg (5.27 lb) 2.24 kg (4.94 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
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Views Memory Slots Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Inspiron 15-5558 Two SODIMM slots Dual-channel DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Inspiron 15-5551 One SODIMM slot Single-channel DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
Views Memory Slots Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Inspiron 15-5558 Two SODIMM slots Dual-channel DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Inspiron 15-5551 One SODIMM slot Single-channel DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
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Views Ports and connectors External: Network USB Audio/video Internal: NGFF slot Specifications One RJ45 port (Inspiron 15-5558 only) • One USB 3.0 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • One HDMI port • One headphone and microphone combo (headset) port One NGFF slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
Views Ports and connectors External: Network USB Audio/video Internal: NGFF slot Specifications One RJ45 port (Inspiron 15-5558 only) • One USB 3.0 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • One HDMI port • One headphone and microphone combo (headset) port One NGFF slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
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Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 • Intel WiDi (Windows only) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 • Intel WiDi (Windows only) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
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Views Video Controller: Integrated Discrete Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications Inspiron 15-5558 • Intel HD Graphics • Intel HD Graphics 4400 • Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce 920M Shared system memory Up to 4 GB DDR3L Inspiron 15-5551 Intel HD Graphics N/A Shared system memory N/A Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
Views Video Controller: Integrated Discrete Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications Inspiron 15-5558 • Intel HD Graphics • Intel HD Graphics 4400 • Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce 920M Shared system memory Up to 4 GB DDR3L Inspiron 15-5551 Intel HD Graphics N/A Shared system memory N/A Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
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Views Audio Controller Speakers Speaker output: Average Peak Microphone Volume controls Specifications Realtek ALC3234 with Waves MaxxAudio Two 2 W 2.2 W • Single microphone (Inspiron 15-5551 only) • Digital array-microphones (Inspiron 15-5558 only) Media-control shortcut keys Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
Views Audio Controller Speakers Speaker output: Average Peak Microphone Volume controls Specifications Realtek ALC3234 with Waves MaxxAudio Two 2 W 2.2 W • Single microphone (Inspiron 15-5551 only) • Digital array-microphones (Inspiron 15-5558 only) Media-control shortcut keys Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
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Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Drive supported Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps (Inspiron 15-5551 only) • SATA 6 Gbps (Inspiron 15-5558 only) One 2.5-inch drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) One 9.5 mm SATA drive DVD +/- RW Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Drive supported Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps (Inspiron 15-5551 only) • SATA 6 Gbps (Inspiron 15-5558 only) One 2.5-inch drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) One 9.5 mm SATA drive DVD +/- RW Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
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Views Media-card reader Type Cards supported Specifications One SD card slot SD card Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
Views Media-card reader Type Cards supported Specifications One SD card slot SD card Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
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...angle Controls Resolution (maximum) Pixel pitch Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Specifications • 15.6-inch HD Touch • 15.6-inch HD Non-touch • 15.6-inch FHD Non-touch (Inspiron 15-5558 only) • 15.6-inch FHD Touch (Inspiron 15-5558 only) 60 Hz 0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees Brightness can be...14.15 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 225.06 mm (8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery ...
...angle Controls Resolution (maximum) Pixel pitch Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Specifications • 15.6-inch HD Touch • 15.6-inch HD Non-touch • 15.6-inch FHD Non-touch (Inspiron 15-5558 only) • 15.6-inch FHD Touch (Inspiron 15-5558 only) 60 Hz 0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees Brightness can be...14.15 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 225.06 mm (8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery ...
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... behavior of shortcut keys. Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to...
... behavior of shortcut keys. Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to...
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Keyboard Shortcut keys Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Search Toggle keyboard backlight (optional) Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on wireless Sleep Toggle Fn-key lock Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Open application menu Pause/Break System request Toggle scroll lock
Keyboard Shortcut keys Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Search Toggle keyboard backlight (optional) Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on wireless Sleep Toggle Fn-key lock Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Open application menu Pause/Break System request Toggle scroll lock
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...: Width Depth Height Weight (maximum) Voltage Charging time when the computer is off (approximate) Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery Specifications • 4 cell "smart" lithium ion (40 WHr) • 4 cell "smart" lithium ion (47 WHr) 270 mm (10.63 in) 37.5 mm (1.48 in) 20... 149°F) CR-2032 Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
...: Width Depth Height Weight (maximum) Voltage Charging time when the computer is off (approximate) Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery Specifications • 4 cell "smart" lithium ion (40 WHr) • 4 cell "smart" lithium ion (47 WHr) 270 mm (10.63 in) 37.5 mm (1.48 in) 20... 149°F) CR-2032 Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
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...°F to 158°F) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
...°F to 158°F) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment
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Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) 1.30 GRMS 160 G‡ -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a ...;F to 95°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum) * 0.66 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display...
Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) 1.30 GRMS 160 G‡ -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a ...;F to 95°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum) * 0.66 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display...
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Contents Before working inside your computer 10 Before you begin 10 Safety instructions 10 Recommended tools 11 After working inside your computer 13 Removing the battery 14 Procedure...14 Replacing the battery 15 Procedure...15 Removing the optical drive 16 Prerequisites...16 Procedure...16 Replacing the optical drive 19 Procedure...19 Post-requisites 19 Removing the base cover 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the base cover 21 Procedure...21 Post-requisites 21 3
Contents Before working inside your computer 10 Before you begin 10 Safety instructions 10 Recommended tools 11 After working inside your computer 13 Removing the battery 14 Procedure...14 Replacing the battery 15 Procedure...15 Removing the optical drive 16 Prerequisites...16 Procedure...16 Replacing the optical drive 19 Procedure...19 Post-requisites 19 Removing the base cover 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the base cover 21 Procedure...21 Post-requisites 21 3
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Removing the memory modules 22 Prerequisites...22 Procedure...22 Replacing the memory modules 24 Procedure...24 Post-requisites 25 Removing the hard drive 26 Prerequisites...26 Procedure...26 Replacing the hard drive 30 Procedure...30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the wireless card 31 Prerequisites...31 Procedure...31 Replacing the wireless card 33 Procedure...33 Post-requisites 33 Removing the coin-cell battery 34 Prerequisites...34 Procedure...34 Replacing the coin-cell battery 36 Procedure...36 Post-requisites 36 4
Removing the memory modules 22 Prerequisites...22 Procedure...22 Replacing the memory modules 24 Procedure...24 Post-requisites 25 Removing the hard drive 26 Prerequisites...26 Procedure...26 Replacing the hard drive 30 Procedure...30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the wireless card 31 Prerequisites...31 Procedure...31 Replacing the wireless card 33 Procedure...33 Post-requisites 33 Removing the coin-cell battery 34 Prerequisites...34 Procedure...34 Replacing the coin-cell battery 36 Procedure...36 Post-requisites 36 4
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.... For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at an angle and remove the battery off the computer base. 1 battery 2 battery latch 3 computer base 4 Turn the computer over . 2 Slide the battery latch to ground the computer. 14 Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over , open... the display, and press the power button for five seconds to the unlocked position. 3 Using your fingertips, lift the battery at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer.
.... For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at an angle and remove the battery off the computer base. 1 battery 2 battery latch 3 computer base 4 Turn the computer over . 2 Slide the battery latch to ground the computer. 14 Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over , open... the display, and press the power button for five seconds to the unlocked position. 3 Using your fingertips, lift the battery at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer.
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For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure Slide the tabs on the battery into the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place. 15 Replacing the battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure Slide the tabs on the battery into the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place. 15 Replacing the battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer.