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Power adapter is connected and the battery is critical. 2 Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. White light - Battery charge is being charged. Solid yellow light - Battery charge is low or critical. Blinking yellow light - Specifications Front Front Left 12 Views Right Base Display 1 Battery‑status light Indicates the battery-charge status of the computer.
Power adapter is connected and the battery is critical. 2 Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. White light - Battery charge is being charged. Solid yellow light - Battery charge is low or critical. Blinking yellow light - Specifications Front Front Left 12 Views Right Base Display 1 Battery‑status light Indicates the battery-charge status of the computer.
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... a headphone, a microphone, or a headphone and microphone combo (headset). Provides data transfer speeds up to charge your USB devices even when your computer and charge the battery. 2 HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 3 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from and...
... a headphone, a microphone, or a headphone and microphone combo (headset). Provides data transfer speeds up to charge your USB devices even when your computer and charge the battery. 2 HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 3 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from and...
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Views Dimensions and Weight Height Width Depth Weight (maximum) Specifications 27.70 mm (1.10 in) 412.40 mm (16.24 in) 269.40 mm (10.61 in) 3.29 kg (7.25 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 Width Depth Weight (maximum) Specifications 27.70 mm (1.10 in) 412.40 mm (16.24 in) 269.40 mm (10.61 in) 3.29 kg (7.25 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
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Views System Information Computer model Processor L3 cache Chipset Specifications Inspiron 7746 • 5th Generation Intel Core i5 • 5th Generation Intel Core i7 Up to 4 MB Integrated in processor 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 System Information Computer model Processor L3 cache Chipset Specifications Inspiron 7746 • 5th Generation Intel Core i5 • 5th Generation Intel Core i7 Up to 4 MB Integrated in processor 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: M.2 card Specifications One RJ45 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • One USB 3.0 port • One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare • One HDMI port • One headphone and microphone combo (headset) port One M.2 card 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: M.2 card Specifications One RJ45 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • One USB 3.0 port • One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare • One HDMI port • One headphone and microphone combo (headset) port One M.2 card 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 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wireless Display (WiDi) 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 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wireless Display (WiDi) 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 Intel HD Graphics 5500 nVidia GeForce 845M Shared system memory 2GB GDDR5 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 Intel HD Graphics 5500 nVidia GeForce 845M Shared system memory 2GB GDDR5 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 Pro Two 2 watt 2.5 watt Digital array-microphones Program menus and keyboard 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 Pro Two 2 watt 2.5 watt Digital array-microphones Program menus and keyboard 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 Specifications SATA 6 Gbps One 2.5-inch drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) One 9.5 mm 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 Specifications SATA 6 Gbps One 2.5-inch drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) One 9.5 mm 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 8-in-1 slot • SD card • SD High-Capacity (SDHC) card • SD Extended-Capacity (SDXC) card with Ultra High Speed (UHS) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick XC (MSXC) • MultiMedia Card (MMC) • MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) 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 8-in-1 slot • SD card • SD High-Capacity (SDHC) card • SD Extended-Capacity (SDXC) card with Ultra High Speed (UHS) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick XC (MSXC) • MultiMedia Card (MMC) • MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) 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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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 Display Type Resolution (maximum) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Specifications 17.3-in full HD 1920 x 1080 214.81 mm (8.46 in) 381.89 mm (15.04 in) 439.42 mm (17.30 in) 60 Hz 0 degree (closed) to 135 degrees 0.239 mm Brightness can be controlled using 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 Display Type Resolution (maximum) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Specifications 17.3-in full HD 1920 x 1080 214.81 mm (8.46 in) 381.89 mm (15.04 in) 439.42 mm (17.30 in) 60 Hz 0 degree (closed) to 135 degrees 0.239 mm Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys.
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... in BIOS setup program. 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...
... in BIOS setup program. 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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...: 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 101.90 mm (4.01 in) 254 mm (10 in) 7.72 mm (0.30 in) 0.36 kg (0.79 lb) 14.8 VDC 4 hours Varies depending on... 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 101.90 mm (4.01 in) 254 mm (10 in) 7.72 mm (0.30 in) 0.36 kg (0.79 lb) 14.8 VDC 4 hours Varies depending on... 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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... to 35,000 ft) 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 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...
... to 35,000 ft) 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 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...
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Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions 8 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Battery 10 Procedure 10 Replacing the Battery 12 Procedure 12 Removing the Memory Module(s 13 Prerequisites 13 Procedure 13 Replacing the Memory Module(s 15 Procedure 15 Removing the Optical Drive 16 Prerequisites ...
Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions 8 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Battery 10 Procedure 10 Replacing the Battery 12 Procedure 12 Removing the Memory Module(s 13 Prerequisites 13 Procedure 13 Replacing the Memory Module(s 15 Procedure 15 Removing the Optical Drive 16 Prerequisites ...
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... the Base Cover 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 27 Replacing the Base Cover 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 31 Procedure 31 Postrequisites 31 Removing the Wireless Card 32 Prerequisites 32 Procedure 32 Replacing the Wireless Card 34 Procedure...
... the Base Cover 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 27 Replacing the Base Cover 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 31 Procedure 31 Postrequisites 31 Removing the Wireless Card 32 Prerequisites 32 Procedure 32 Replacing the Wireless Card 34 Procedure...
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... practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screw that secures the battery cover to the computer base. 4 Pry out the battery cover from the computer base. 3 2 11 2 4 5 1 screw 3 captive screw 5 battery cover 2 computer base 4 plastic scribe 10 | Removing the...
... practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screw that secures the battery cover to the computer base. 4 Pry out the battery cover from the computer base. 3 2 11 2 4 5 1 screw 3 captive screw 5 battery cover 2 computer base 4 plastic scribe 10 | Removing the...
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5 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base. 6 Using the pull tab, lift the battery out of the computer base. 2 1 1 screws (2) 3 battery 3 2 pull tab Removing the Battery | 11
5 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base. 6 Using the pull tab, lift the battery out of the computer base. 2 1 1 screws (2) 3 battery 3 2 pull tab Removing the Battery | 11
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.... 3 Align the screw holes on the battery cover with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and... follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base ...
.... 3 Align the screw holes on the battery cover with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and... follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base ...