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Inspiron 7548 only: Press Fn+H to toggle this light between hard-drive/battery-status light. Specifications Front Front Views Left Right Base Display 1 1 Battery/Power-status light Indicates the battery-charge status.
Inspiron 7548 only: Press Fn+H to toggle this light between hard-drive/battery-status light. Specifications Front Front Views Left Right Base Display 1 1 Battery/Power-status light Indicates the battery-charge status.
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... not charge when the computer is powered off or in Hibernate state, you to charge your USB devices even when your computer and charge the battery. 2 HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 4 Headset port Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headphone and microphone...
... not charge when the computer is powered off or in Hibernate state, you to charge your USB devices even when your computer and charge the battery. 2 HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 4 Headset port Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headphone and microphone...
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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 Width Depth Weight (maximum) Specifications 19.90 mm (0.78 in) 377.80 mm (14.87 in) 261.20 mm (10.28 in) 2.20 kg (4.85 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 Width Depth Weight (maximum) Specifications 19.90 mm (0.78 in) 377.80 mm (14.87 in) 261.20 mm (10.28 in) 2.20 kg (4.85 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 7547 • Inspiron 7548 Inspiron 7547 Inspiron 7548 • 4th generation Intel Core i5 ULV • 4th generation Intel Core i7 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 Touch Pad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views System Information Computer model Processor Chipset Specifications • Inspiron 7547 • Inspiron 7548 Inspiron 7547 Inspiron 7548 • 4th generation Intel Core i5 ULV • 4th generation Intel Core i7 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 Touch Pad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Ports and Connectors External: USB Audio/Video Internal: NGFF slot Specifications • One USB 2.0 port • One USB 3.0 port • One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare • 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: USB Audio/Video Internal: NGFF slot Specifications • One USB 2.0 port • One USB 3.0 port • One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare • 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 Wireless Specifications • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n (Inspiron 7548 only) • Bluetooth 4.0 • Intel WiDi 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 Wireless Specifications • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n (Inspiron 7548 only) • Bluetooth 4.0 • Intel WiDi 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 7547-Intel HD Graphics 4400 • Inspiron 7548-Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon R7 M270 Shared system memory 4 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 • Inspiron 7547-Intel HD Graphics 4400 • Inspiron 7548-Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon R7 M270 Shared system memory 4 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 Pro Two 2 W 2.5 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 Pro Two 2 W 2.5 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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Views Storage Interface Hard drive Drives supported Specifications SATA 6 Gbps One 7 mm 2.5-inch drive • One hard drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) • One solid-state drive • One hard drive and solid-state hybrid 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 Drives supported Specifications SATA 6 Gbps One 7 mm 2.5-inch drive • One hard drive (supports Intel Smart Response Technology) • One solid-state drive • One hard drive and solid-state hybrid 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 2-in-1 slot • SD card • MultiMedia Card (MMC) 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 2-in-1 slot • SD card • MultiMedia Card (MMC) 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) 394.90 mm (15.55 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 Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 0.0897 mm 193.75 mm (7.63 in) 344.45 mm (13....56 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in ) 0 degree (closed) to 135 degrees 48 Hz/...
... in) 394.90 mm (15.55 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 Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 0.0897 mm 193.75 mm (7.63 in) 344.45 mm (13....56 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in ) 0 degree (closed) to 135 degrees 48 Hz/...
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... 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 To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. These keys can change the behavior of shortcut keys. List...
... 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 To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. These keys can change the behavior of shortcut keys. List...
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Keyboard Shortcut Keys Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track or chapter Switch to external display Search Toggle keyboard backlight Decrease brightness Increase brightness Toggle Fn-key lock Turn off/on wireless Open application menu Pause/Break Toggle status light between hard-drive and battery-status light (Inspiron 7548 only) System request Toggle scroll lock Sleep
Keyboard Shortcut Keys Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track or chapter Switch to external display Search Toggle keyboard backlight Decrease brightness Increase brightness Toggle Fn-key lock Turn off/on wireless Open application menu Pause/Break Toggle status light between hard-drive and battery-status light (Inspiron 7548 only) System request Toggle scroll lock Sleep
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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 • 3-cell 43 WHr smart lithium • 4-cell 56 WHr smart lithium 3 cell 4 cell 4 hours 251.4 mm (9.90 in) 112.55 mm (4.43 in...°F to 149°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
...: 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 • 3-cell 43 WHr smart lithium • 4-cell 56 WHr smart lithium 3 cell 4 cell 4 hours 251.4 mm (9.90 in) 112.55 mm (4.43 in...°F to 149°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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Views Power Adapter Type Input voltage Input frequency Input current Output current 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 Output current 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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... 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum) * 0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† 160 G‡ Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using... 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
... 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum) * 0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† 160 G‡ Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using... 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 7 Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 10 Removing the Base Cover 11 Procedure...11 Replacing the Base Cover 13 Procedure...13 Removing the Battery 14 Prerequisites...14 Procedure...14 Replacing the Battery 16 Procedure...16 Post-requisites 16 Removing the Hard Drive 17 Prerequisites...17 Procedure...17 Replacing the Hard Drive 19 Procedure...19 Post-requisites 19
Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 10 Removing the Base Cover 11 Procedure...11 Replacing the Base Cover 13 Procedure...13 Removing the Battery 14 Prerequisites...14 Procedure...14 Replacing the Battery 16 Procedure...16 Post-requisites 16 Removing the Hard Drive 17 Prerequisites...17 Procedure...17 Replacing the Hard Drive 19 Procedure...19 Post-requisites 19
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Removing the Memory Module(s 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the Memory Module(s 22 Procedure...22 Post-requisites 23 Removing the Wireless Card 24 Prerequisites...24 Procedure...24 Replacing the Wireless Card 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 Power-Adapter Port 30 Prerequisites...30 Procedure...30 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 32 Procedure...32 Post-requisites 32
Removing the Memory Module(s 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the Memory Module(s 22 Procedure...22 Post-requisites 23 Removing the Wireless Card 24 Prerequisites...24 Procedure...24 Replacing the Wireless Card 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 Power-Adapter Port 30 Prerequisites...30 Procedure...30 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 32 Procedure...32 Post-requisites 32
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After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Turn the battery over. 1 screws (5) 14 2 battery For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Turn the battery over. 1 screws (5) 14 2 battery For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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3 Disconnect the battery cable from the battery. 1 battery cable 2 battery 4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to ground the system board. 15
3 Disconnect the battery cable from the battery. 1 battery cable 2 battery 4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to ground the system board. 15