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Blinking yellow - Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. Battery charge is low or critical. Battery charge is critical. Solid White - Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Solid yellow - Specifications Front Front 1 Left Views Right Base Display 1 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.
Blinking yellow - Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. Battery charge is low or critical. Battery charge is critical. Solid White - Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Solid yellow - Specifications Front Front 1 Left Views Right Base Display 1 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.
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... cards. Specifications Front Left Left Views 12 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 Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from and writes to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. 3 HDMI port Connect a TV or...
... cards. Specifications Front Left Left Views 12 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 Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from and writes to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. 3 HDMI port Connect a TV or...
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Views Dimensions and weight Height: Touch Non-touch Width Depth Weight (maximum): Touch Non-touch Specifications 23.60 mm (0.93 in) 23.35 mm (0.92 in) 345 mm (13.58 in) 243 mm (9.56 in) 2.18 kg (4.80 lb) 1.92 kg (4.23 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 23.60 mm (0.93 in) 23.35 mm (0.92 in) 345 mm (13.58 in) 243 mm (9.56 in) 2.18 kg (4.80 lb) 1.92 kg (4.23 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 Memory Slots Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Inspiron 14-5451 One SODIMM slot DDR3L 1300 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Inspiron 14-5458 Two SODIMM slots DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 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 14-5451 One SODIMM slot DDR3L 1300 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Inspiron 14-5458 Two SODIMM slots DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 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: M.2 Specifications One RJ45 port (Inspiron 14-5458 only) • Two USB 2.0 ports • One USB 3.0 port • One HDMI port • One headset port (headphone and microphone combo) 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 Specifications One RJ45 port (Inspiron 14-5458 only) • Two USB 2.0 ports • One USB 3.0 port • One HDMI port • One headset port (headphone and microphone combo) 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 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 • Intel WiDi (optional) 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 (optional) 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 14-5458 • Intel HD Graphics • Intel HD Graphics 4400 • Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce 920M Shared system memory Up to 4 GB DDR3L Inspiron 14-5451 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 14-5458 • Intel HD Graphics • Intel HD Graphics 4400 • Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce 920M Shared system memory Up to 4 GB DDR3L Inspiron 14-5451 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 14-5451) • Digital array-microphones (Inspiron 14-5458) 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 14-5451) • Digital array-microphones (Inspiron 14-5458) 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 www Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps (Inspiron 14-5451) • SATA 6 Gbps (Inspiron 14-5458) One 2.5-inch drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) One 9.5 mm DVD+/-RW drive 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 www Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps (Inspiron 14-5451) • SATA 6 Gbps (Inspiron 14-5458) One 2.5-inch drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) One 9.5 mm DVD+/-RW drive 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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Touch screen (Inspiron 14-5458 only) Non-touch screen 174.95 mm (6.88 in) 310.40 mm (12.22 in) 356.31 mm (14.02 in) 173.95 mm (6.85 in) 309.40 mm (12.18 in) 354.95 mm (13.97 in) Dimensions and weight System information... Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment Views Display Type Resolution (maximum) Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Specifications • 14-inch HD WLED • 14-inch HD WLED touch screen 1366 x 768 60 Hz 0 degree (...
Touch screen (Inspiron 14-5458 only) Non-touch screen 174.95 mm (6.88 in) 310.40 mm (12.22 in) 356.31 mm (14.02 in) 173.95 mm (6.85 in) 309.40 mm (12.18 in) 354.95 mm (13.97 in) Dimensions and weight System information... Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter Computer environment Views Display Type Resolution (maximum) Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Specifications • 14-inch HD WLED • 14-inch HD WLED touch screen 1366 x 768 60 Hz 0 degree (...
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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 type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. These keys can change the behavior of shortcut keys. 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 type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. These keys can change the behavior of shortcut keys. 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 Open Search Toggle keyboard backlight Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on wireless Toggle Fn-key lock Sleep Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Pause/Break System request Open application menu Toggle scroll lock End Home Page Up Page Down
Keyboard Shortcut keys Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Open Search Toggle keyboard backlight Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on wireless Toggle Fn-key lock Sleep Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Pause/Break System request Open application menu Toggle scroll lock End Home Page Up Page Down
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Views Camera Resolution: Still image Video Diagonal viewing angle Specifications 0.92 megapixel 1280 x 720 HD at 30 fps 74 degrees 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 Camera Resolution: Still image Video Diagonal viewing angle Specifications 0.92 megapixel 1280 x 720 HD at 30 fps 74 degrees 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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...: 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....50 mm (1.47 in) 20 mm (0.78 in) 0.25 kg 14.8 VDC 4 hours Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0°C to 35°C (32...
...: 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....50 mm (1.47 in) 20 mm (0.78 in) 0.25 kg 14.8 VDC 4 hours Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0°C to 35°C (32...
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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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... is in parked position. 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
... is in parked position. 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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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 keyboard 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the keyboard 23 Procedure...23 Post-requisites 23 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 keyboard 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the keyboard 23 Procedure...23 Post-requisites 23 3
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Removing the base cover 24 Prerequisites...24 Procedure...24 Replacing the base cover 26 Procedure...26 Post-requisites 26 Removing the coin-cell battery 27 Prerequisites...27 Procedure...27 Replacing the coin-cell battery 29 Procedure...29 Post-requisites 29 Removing the hard drive 30 Prerequisites...30 Procedure...30 Replacing the hard drive 33 Procedure...33 Post-requisites 33 Removing the memory modules 34 Prerequisites...34 Procedure...34 Replacing the memory modules 36 Procedure...36 Post-requisites 37 4
Removing the base cover 24 Prerequisites...24 Procedure...24 Replacing the base cover 26 Procedure...26 Post-requisites 26 Removing the coin-cell battery 27 Prerequisites...27 Procedure...27 Replacing the coin-cell battery 29 Procedure...29 Post-requisites 29 Removing the hard drive 30 Prerequisites...30 Procedure...30 Replacing the hard drive 33 Procedure...33 Post-requisites 33 Removing the memory modules 34 Prerequisites...34 Procedure...34 Replacing the memory modules 36 Procedure...36 Post-requisites 37 4
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Removing 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. ... 1 Close the display and turn the computer over , open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to the unlock position. 3 Lift the battery at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at an angle and remove the...
Removing 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. ... 1 Close the display and turn the computer over , open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to the unlock position. 3 Lift the battery at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at an angle and remove the...