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Solid white Amber Off Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5% charge. • Computer is running on battery and the battery has more than 5% charge. 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 in sleep state...
Solid white Amber Off Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5% charge. • Computer is running on battery and the battery has more than 5% charge. 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 in sleep state...
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Provides video and audio output. 4 USB 3.0 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on. Specifications Front Left Left 12 Views 3 4 5 Right Base Display 1 Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to media cards. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 5 Media-card reader Reads from and writes to your computer and charge the battery. 2 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or internet access. 3 HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device.
Provides video and audio output. 4 USB 3.0 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on. Specifications Front Left Left 12 Views 3 4 5 Right Base Display 1 Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to media cards. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 5 Media-card reader Reads from and writes to your computer and charge the battery. 2 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or internet access. 3 HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device.
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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. 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 Chipset Specifications Inspiron 15-5555 • AMD A10-8700P • AMD A8-7410 • AMD A6-7310 • AMD A4-7210 • AMD E2-7110 • AMD E1-7010 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 Chipset Specifications Inspiron 15-5555 • AMD A10-8700P • AMD A8-7410 • AMD A6-7310 • AMD A4-7210 • AMD E2-7110 • AMD E1-7010 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: NGFF slot Specifications One RJ45 port • 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 • 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 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 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 Integrated in processor • AMD Radeon R5 M335 • AMD Radeon R6 M345DX (only on computers with AMD A10-8700P processor) Shared system memory Up to 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 Video Controller: Integrated Discrete Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications Integrated in processor • AMD Radeon R5 M335 • AMD Radeon R6 M345DX (only on computers with AMD A10-8700P processor) Shared system memory Up to 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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Views Audio Controller Speakers Speaker output: Average Peak Microphone Volume controls Specifications Realtek ALC3234 with Waves MaxxAudio Two 2 W 2.2 W Digital array-microphones 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 Digital array-microphones 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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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 6 Gbps 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 6 Gbps One 2.5-inch drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) One 9.5 mm SATA drive DVD +/-
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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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... Operating 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 Touch 60 Hz 0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees Brightness can be controlled... (8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 224.3 mm (8.83 in) 360 mm (14.17 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) FHD Touch 1920 x 1080 0.17925 mm 225.06 mm ...(8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) Dimensions and weight System information ...
... Operating 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 Touch 60 Hz 0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees Brightness can be controlled... (8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 224.3 mm (8.83 in) 360 mm (14.17 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) FHD Touch 1920 x 1080 0.17925 mm 225.06 mm ...(8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) Dimensions and weight System information ...
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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 Views Keyboard Type Shortcut keys Specifications Backlit keyboard (optional) Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. To type...
... 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 Views Keyboard Type Shortcut keys Specifications Backlit keyboard (optional) Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. To type...
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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/harddrive 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/harddrive 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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...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 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)...
...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 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)...
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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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... 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 the unlocked position. 3 Using your fingertips, lift the battery at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... 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 the unlocked position. 3 Using your fingertips, lift the battery at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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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. 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