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Views Dimensions and Weight Height: Touch screen Non-touch screen Width Depth Weight (maximum): Touch screen Non-touch screen 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 Touch Pad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Dimensions and Weight Height: Touch screen Non-touch screen Width Depth Weight (maximum): Touch screen Non-touch screen 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 Touch Pad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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... in processor Inspiron 15-3543 • Intel Celeron • Intel Pentium • 5th generation Intel Core i3 ULV • 5th generation Intel Core i5 ULV • 5th generation Intel Core i7 ULV Integrated in processor Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera...
... in processor Inspiron 15-3543 • Intel Celeron • Intel Pentium • 5th generation Intel Core i3 ULV • 5th generation Intel Core i5 ULV • 5th generation Intel Core i7 ULV Integrated in processor Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display Keyboard Camera...
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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 Touch Pad 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 Touch Pad 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 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 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 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 Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • 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 802.11b/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 Specifications Video Controller: Inspiron 15-3541 Inspiron 15-3542 Inspiron 15-3543 Memory Integrated • AMD Radeon R4 Graphics for AMD A6 Quad Core • AMD Radeon R3 Graphics for AMD A4 Quad Core • AMD Radeon ...; nVidia 840M • 1 GB DDR3L • 2 GB DDR3L 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 Specifications Video Controller: Inspiron 15-3541 Inspiron 15-3542 Inspiron 15-3543 Memory Integrated • AMD Radeon R4 Graphics for AMD A6 Quad Core • AMD Radeon R3 Graphics for AMD A4 Quad Core • AMD Radeon ...; nVidia 840M • 1 GB DDR3L • 2 GB DDR3L 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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... Speakers Speaker output: Average Peak Microphone Volume controls Specifications Realtek ALC3234 with Waves MaxxVoice Realtek ALC3223 with Waves MaxxVoice Two 2 W 2.5 W Digital microphone Program menus and keyboard media-control shortcut keys. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display...
... Speakers Speaker output: Average Peak Microphone Volume controls Specifications Realtek ALC3234 with Waves MaxxVoice Realtek ALC3223 with Waves MaxxVoice Two 2 W 2.5 W Digital microphone Program menus and keyboard media-control shortcut keys. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-Card Reader Display...
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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 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 Specifications • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive One 2.5-in drive 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 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 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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...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. 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 learn about your computer keyboard shortcut keys, see the Quick Start Guide at dell.com/...
...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. 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 learn about your computer keyboard shortcut keys, see the Quick Start Guide at dell.com/...
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... 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 Touch Pad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment Views Keyboard Type Shortcut keys Specifications • Standard keyboard • Backlit keyboard (optional) Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them.
... 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 Touch Pad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment Views Keyboard Type Shortcut keys Specifications • Standard keyboard • Backlit keyboard (optional) Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them.
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...°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 Touch Pad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
...°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 Touch Pad 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 Touch Pad 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 Touch Pad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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...% to 95% (non-condensing) 1.30 GRMS 160 G‡ 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 95% (non-condensing) 1.30 GRMS 160 G‡ 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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Removing the Hard Drive 21 Prerequisites...21 Procedure...21 Replacing the Hard Drive 23 Procedure...23 Post-requisites 23 Removing the Memory Module 24 Prerequisites...24 Procedure...24 Replacing the Memory Module 26 Procedure...26 Post-requisites 27 Removing the Wireless Card 28 Prerequisites...28 Procedure...28 Replacing the Wireless Card 30 Procedure...30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the Keyboard 31 Prerequisites...31 Procedure...31 Replacing the Keyboard 34 Procedure...34 Folding the Keyboard Cables 34 Post-requisites 38
Removing the Hard Drive 21 Prerequisites...21 Procedure...21 Replacing the Hard Drive 23 Procedure...23 Post-requisites 23 Removing the Memory Module 24 Prerequisites...24 Procedure...24 Replacing the Memory Module 26 Procedure...26 Post-requisites 27 Removing the Wireless Card 28 Prerequisites...28 Procedure...28 Replacing the Wireless Card 30 Procedure...30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the Keyboard 31 Prerequisites...31 Procedure...31 Replacing the Keyboard 34 Procedure...34 Folding the Keyboard Cables 34 Post-requisites 38
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... electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables, network cables and so on, from your computer. 5 Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on the configuration you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions. 3 Disconnect...
... electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables, network cables and so on, from your computer. 5 Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on the configuration you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions. 3 Disconnect...
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Prerequisites Remove the battery. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to the palm rest. 31 Procedure 1 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible... with your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites Remove the battery. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to the palm rest. 31 Procedure 1 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible... with your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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NOTE: Keyboard-backlight cable is present only on the palm rest. 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard 3 tabs (6) 4 Lift the connector latches and disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable (optional) from the system board. 3 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on a backlitkeyboard. 32
NOTE: Keyboard-backlight cable is present only on the palm rest. 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard 3 tabs (6) 4 Lift the connector latches and disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable (optional) from the system board. 3 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on a backlitkeyboard. 32
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NOTE: If you are installing a new keyboard, make sure to note the folding of the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable (optional). 1 keyboard-backlight cable (optional) 3 keyboard 2 connector latch 4 keyboard cable 33 5 Lift the keyboard along with the cables off the palm rest.
NOTE: If you are installing a new keyboard, make sure to note the folding of the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable (optional). 1 keyboard-backlight cable (optional) 3 keyboard 2 connector latch 4 keyboard cable 33 5 Lift the keyboard along with the cables off the palm rest.
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... in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable (optional) into the system-board connectors and press down...keyboard, fold the cables the same way they are folded on the old keyboard. 34 The cables on the keyboard are folded on the palm rest, and snap the keyboard into the slots on the old keyboard. Folding the Keyboard...If you receive a replacement keyboard. For more safety best practices, see "Folding the Keyboard Cables". 2 Carefully turn the keyboard over, slide the tabs on the keyboard into place. 3 Close ...
... in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable (optional) into the system-board connectors and press down...keyboard, fold the cables the same way they are folded on the old keyboard. 34 The cables on the keyboard are folded on the palm rest, and snap the keyboard into the slots on the old keyboard. Folding the Keyboard...If you receive a replacement keyboard. For more safety best practices, see "Folding the Keyboard Cables". 2 Carefully turn the keyboard over, slide the tabs on the keyboard into place. 3 Close ...