Dell Precision 5540 User Manual

a. Battery
b. Base cover
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
System fan
Removing the Fans
Steps
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
3. Perform the following steps to remove the left video-card fan:
a. Release the Mylar tape that secures the cable to the system board [1].
b. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board [2]
c. Remove the M2x4 (2) screws that secure the fan to the system board [3].
d. Lift the fan away from the computer [4]
4. Perform the following steps to remove the right system fan:
a. Remove the M2x4 (2) screws and lift the metal bracket that holds the left video-card fan to the system board [1].
b. Lift the metal bracket that secures the DisplayPort over Type-C [2].
Disassembly and reassembly
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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