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... Left 12 Views 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 (Inspiron 15-5558 only) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from and writes to 5 Gbps. 5 Media-card reader Reads 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. Provides data transfer speeds up...
... Left 12 Views 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 (Inspiron 15-5558 only) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from and writes to 5 Gbps. 5 Media-card reader Reads 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. Provides data transfer speeds up...
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Views Memory Slots Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Inspiron 15-5558 Two SODIMM slots Dual-channel DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Inspiron 15-5551 One SODIMM slot Single-channel DDR3L 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 Slots Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Inspiron 15-5558 Two SODIMM slots Dual-channel DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Inspiron 15-5551 One SODIMM slot Single-channel DDR3L 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 Audio/video Internal: NGFF slot Specifications One RJ45 port (Inspiron 15-5558 only) • 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 (Inspiron 15-5558 only) • 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 Video Controller: Integrated Discrete Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications Inspiron 15-5558 • Intel HD Graphics • Intel HD Graphics 4400 • Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce 920M Shared system memory Up to 4 GB DDR3L Inspiron 15-5551 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 15-5558 • Intel HD Graphics • Intel HD Graphics 4400 • Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce 920M Shared system memory Up to 4 GB DDR3L Inspiron 15-5551 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 15-5551 only) • Digital array-microphones (Inspiron 15-5558 only) 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 15-5551 only) • Digital array-microphones (Inspiron 15-5558 only) 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 3 Gbps (Inspiron 15-5551 only) • SATA 6 Gbps (Inspiron 15-5558 only) 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 3 Gbps (Inspiron 15-5551 only) • SATA 6 Gbps (Inspiron 15-5558 only) One 2.5-inch drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) One 9.5 mm SATA drive DVD +/-
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...) 360 mm (14.17 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 223.8 mm (8.81 in) 359.5 mm (14.15 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 225.06 mm (8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 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
...) 360 mm (14.17 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 223.8 mm (8.81 in) 359.5 mm (14.15 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 225.06 mm (8.86 in) 366.63 mm (14.43 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 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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... type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. List of the shortcut keys by pressing Fn+Esc or by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. These keys can change the behavior of shortcut keys. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter...
... type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. List of the shortcut keys by pressing Fn+Esc or by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. These keys can change the behavior of shortcut keys. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touch pad Battery Power adapter...
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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/hard-drive 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/hard-drive activity light Open application menu Pause/Break System request Toggle scroll lock
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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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... computer depending on , from your computer. 6 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable. 7 After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to protect your computer from your computer. - NOTE: If you ordered. Before working inside your personal safety. 10 Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to ground the system board.
... computer depending on , from your computer. 6 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable. 7 After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to protect your computer from your computer. - NOTE: If you ordered. Before working inside your personal safety. 10 Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to ground the system board.
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... Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the safety instructions that shipped with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: When you must disengage before opening the computer cover or panels. Some cables have connectors with your computer and then unplug the cable from the media-card reader. When connecting cables, ensure that you...
... Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the safety instructions that shipped with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: When you must disengage before opening the computer cover or panels. Some cables have connectors with your computer and then unplug the cable from the media-card reader. When connecting cables, ensure that you...
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After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, and any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 13
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, and any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 13
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... number of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 22 Removing the memory modules WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of memory modules may be different on your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. 1 Use...
... number of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 22 Removing the memory modules WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of memory modules may be different on your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. 1 Use...
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NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle and press the memory module down until it . 1 memory module 3 memory-module slot Post-requisites 1 Replace the base cover. 2 Replace the battery. 2 securing clips (2) 25
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle and press the memory module down until it . 1 memory module 3 memory-module slot Post-requisites 1 Replace the base cover. 2 Replace the battery. 2 securing clips (2) 25
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... 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. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside...
... 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. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside...
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... follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Align the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Turn the computer over and open the display. 6 Connect the power-button board cable to step 8 in "Replacing the computer base". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Replace the wireless card. 4 Replace the hard drive. 5 Replace the base cover. 6 Replace the optical drive. 7 Replace the battery. 63
... follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Align the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Turn the computer over and open the display. 6 Connect the power-button board cable to step 8 in "Replacing the computer base". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Replace the wireless card. 4 Replace the hard drive. 5 Replace the base cover. 6 Replace the optical drive. 7 Replace the battery. 63
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... the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Procedure 1 Turn the computer over and open the display. 2 Disconnect the power-button board cable from step 1 to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in After working...
... the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Procedure 1 Turn the computer over and open the display. 2 Disconnect the power-button board cable from step 1 to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in After working...
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... the latch to secure the cable. 10 Connect the power-button board cable to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. Procedure 1 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 2 Slide the I /O board. 69 You must make the desired changes again after you have made to the system board. After working inside your computer, follow the...
... the latch to secure the cable. 10 Connect the power-button board cable to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. Procedure 1 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 2 Slide the I /O board. 69 You must make the desired changes again after you have made to the system board. After working inside your computer, follow the...
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...-down list. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the screen. 100 NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4 Click Drivers & downloads. 5 Scroll down the page and select BIOS from the Category drop-down list, select the operating system installed on your computer. 6 Expand BIOS to view the available BIOS files. 7 Click Download File to download the...
...-down list. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the screen. 100 NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4 Click Drivers & downloads. 5 Scroll down the page and select BIOS from the Category drop-down list, select the operating system installed on your computer. 6 Expand BIOS to view the available BIOS files. 7 Click Download File to download the...