Dell Precision 5540 User Manual

3. Press the other end of the solid-state drive down and replace the M2x3 (1) screw that secures the solid-state drive to the
system board.
4. Install the:
a. battery
b. base cover
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Hard drive
Removing 2.5 inch Hard Drive -optional
Steps
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
NOTE: System shipped with 3-Cell battery, the hard drive will be part of the configuration (Optional).
3. Perform the following steps to remove the hard-drive bracket from the computer:
a. Remove the M2x4 (4) screws securing the hard-drive bracket to the computer [1].
b. Lift the hard-drive cage [2] off the hard drive assembly [3].
4. Perform the following steps to remove the hard-drive:
a. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board [1].
b. Lift the hard drive off the palm rest assembly [2].
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Disassembly and reassembly

Dell Precision 5540 Specifications

General

Graphics	NVIDIA Quadro T1000 or T2000
Processor	Intel Core i5, i7, i9, or Intel Xeon
Display	15.6" FHD (1920x1080) or UHD (3840x2160)
Memory	Up to 64GB DDR4
Storage	Up to 4TB PCIe SSD
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro or Ubuntu
Weight	Starting at 1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)
Battery	97Whr or 56Whr
Ports	HDMI 2.0, SD card reader
Wireless	Bluetooth 5.0
Camera	720p HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers with MaxxAudio Pro