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Removing the Hard Drive 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the Hard Drive 22 Procedure...22 Post-requisites 22 Removing the Memory Module 23 Prerequisites...23 Procedure...24 Replacing the Memory Module 25 Procedure...26 Post-requisites 26 Removing the Wireless Card 27 Prerequisites...27 Procedure...27 Replacing the Wireless Card 29 Procedure...29 Post-requisites 29 Removing the Keyboard 30 Prerequisites...30 Procedure...30 Replacing the Keyboard 33 Procedure...33 Folding the Keyboard Cables 33 Post-requisites 36
Removing the Hard Drive 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the Hard Drive 22 Procedure...22 Post-requisites 22 Removing the Memory Module 23 Prerequisites...23 Procedure...24 Replacing the Memory Module 25 Procedure...26 Post-requisites 26 Removing the Wireless Card 27 Prerequisites...27 Procedure...27 Replacing the Wireless Card 29 Procedure...29 Post-requisites 29 Removing the Keyboard 30 Prerequisites...30 Procedure...30 Replacing the Keyboard 33 Procedure...33 Folding the Keyboard Cables 33 Post-requisites 36
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Removing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 23 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 23 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Procedure 1 Using your fingertips, pry apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot. 1 memory module 3 memory-module slot 2 securing clips (2) 24
Procedure 1 Using your fingertips, pry apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot. 1 memory module 3 memory-module slot 2 securing clips (2) 24
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After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with 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. 25
After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with 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. 25
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Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memorymodule slot. 2 Slide the memory module into the slot at an angle and press the memory module down until it . 1 memory module 3 notch 5 memory-module slot Post-requisites 1 Replace the base cover. 2 Replace the battery. 2 securing clips (2) 4 tab 26 NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place.
Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memorymodule slot. 2 Slide the memory module into the slot at an angle and press the memory module down until it . 1 memory module 3 notch 5 memory-module slot Post-requisites 1 Replace the base cover. 2 Replace the battery. 2 securing clips (2) 4 tab 26 NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place.
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... the tape that secures the display cable to the BIOS using System Setup. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 3 Remove the memory module. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive". 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in... connector board. board cable from the system board. 68 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer,...
... the tape that secures the display cable to the BIOS using System Setup. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 3 Remove the memory module. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive". 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in... connector board. board cable from the system board. 68 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer,...
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8 Replace the memory module. 9 Replace the base cover. 10 Replace the battery. 72
8 Replace the memory module. 9 Replace the base cover. 10 Replace the battery. 72
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Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment Views Dimensions and Weight Height: Touchscreen Non-touchscreen Width Depth Weight (maximum): Touchscreen Non-touchscreen Specifications 26.6 mm (1.05 in) 25.6 mm (1.01 in) 381.4 mm (15.02 in) 267.6 mm (10.54 in) 2.5 kg (5.51 lb) 2.4 kg (5.29 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 Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment Views Dimensions and Weight Height: Touchscreen Non-touchscreen Width Depth Weight (maximum): Touchscreen Non-touchscreen Specifications 26.6 mm (1.05 in) 25.6 mm (1.01 in) 381.4 mm (15.02 in) 267.6 mm (10.54 in) 2.5 kg (5.51 lb) 2.4 kg (5.29 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
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Views System Information Computer model Processor Chipset Specifications Inspiron 15-3541/15-3542 Inspiron 15-3541 • AMD E1-6010 • AMD E2-6110 • AMD A4-6210 • AMD A6-6310 Integrated in processor Inspiron 15-3542 • 4th Generation Intel Core i7 • 4th Generation Intel Core i5 ...8226; 4th Generation Intel Core i3 • Intel Pentium Dual Core • Intel Celeron Dual Core Integrated in processor Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports ...
Views System Information Computer model Processor Chipset Specifications Inspiron 15-3541/15-3542 Inspiron 15-3541 • AMD E1-6010 • AMD E2-6110 • AMD A4-6210 • AMD A6-6310 Integrated in processor Inspiron 15-3542 • 4th Generation Intel Core i7 • 4th Generation Intel Core i5 ...8226; 4th Generation Intel Core i3 • Intel Pentium Dual Core • Intel Celeron Dual Core Integrated in processor Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports ...
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Views Memory Slot Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications One SODIMM slot DDR3L Up to 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 Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Memory Slot Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications One SODIMM slot DDR3L Up to 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 Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Ports and Connectors External: Network USB HDMI Audio Internal: Mini Card Specifications One RJ45 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • One USB 3.0 port One HDMI-out port One headset port One half Mini Card slot for WLAN, Bluetooth, and Wireless Display (optional) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Ports and Connectors External: Network USB HDMI Audio Internal: Mini Card Specifications One RJ45 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • One USB 3.0 port One HDMI-out port One headset port One half Mini Card slot for WLAN, Bluetooth, and Wireless Display (optional) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad 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 802.11 b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wireless Display (optional) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wireless Display (optional) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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...Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications Inspiron 15-3541 • AMD Radeon R4 Graphics for AMD A6 Quad Core • AMD Radeon R3 Graphics for AMD A4 Quad Core • AMD Radeon R2 Graphics for AMD E1 Dual Core AMD Radeon HD R5 M230 Shared system memory • 1 GB DDR3L • 2 GB DDR3L Inspiron 15...-3542 • Intel HD Graphics 4400 for Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 • Intel HD Graphics for Intel Pentium Dual Core and Intel Celeron Dual Core • GeForce 820M • GeForce 840M Shared system memory • 1 GB DDR3L ...
...Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications Inspiron 15-3541 • AMD Radeon R4 Graphics for AMD A6 Quad Core • AMD Radeon R3 Graphics for AMD A4 Quad Core • AMD Radeon R2 Graphics for AMD E1 Dual Core AMD Radeon HD R5 M230 Shared system memory • 1 GB DDR3L • 2 GB DDR3L Inspiron 15...-3542 • Intel HD Graphics 4400 for Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 • Intel HD Graphics for Intel Pentium Dual Core and Intel Celeron Dual Core • GeForce 820M • GeForce 840M Shared system memory • 1 GB DDR3L ...
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Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment To learn about your computer keyboard shortcut keys, see the Quick Start Guide at dell.com/support/home. Views Audio Controller: Intel AMD Speakers Speaker output: Average Peak...
Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment To learn about your computer keyboard shortcut keys, see the Quick Start Guide at dell.com/support/home. Views Audio Controller: Intel AMD Speakers Speaker output: Average Peak...
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Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Specifications • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive One 2.5-in 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 Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Specifications • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive One 2.5-in 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 Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Media-Card Reader Type Cards supported Specifications One slot SD card Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Media-Card Reader Type Cards supported Specifications One slot SD card Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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... HD non-touchscreen 1366 x 768 225.06 mm (8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 60 Hz 0 degree (closed) to 135 degrees 0.252 mm Brightness can be controlled using keyboard shortcut keys. To learn about your ...computer keyboard shortcut keys, see the Quick Start Guide at dell.com/support/home. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
... HD non-touchscreen 1366 x 768 225.06 mm (8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 60 Hz 0 degree (closed) to 135 degrees 0.252 mm Brightness can be controlled using keyboard shortcut keys. To learn about your ...computer keyboard shortcut keys, see the Quick Start Guide at dell.com/support/home. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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..., press Shift and the desired key. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment These keys can define the primary...
..., press Shift and the desired key. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment These keys can define the primary...
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...;C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) CR-2032 Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
...;C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) CR-2032 Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Power Adapter Type Input voltage Input frequency Input current (maximum) Output current (continuous) Rated output voltage Temperature range: Operating Storage Specifications 65 W 100 VAC-240 VAC 50 Hz-60 Hz 1.50 A/1.60 A/1.70 A/2.50 A 3.34 A 19.50 VDC 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Power Adapter Type Input voltage Input frequency Input current (maximum) Output current (continuous) Rated output voltage Temperature range: Operating Storage Specifications 65 W 100 VAC-240 VAC 50 Hz-60 Hz 1.50 A/1.60 A/1.70 A/2.50 A 3.34 A 19.50 VDC 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment