Dell E5500 - Latitude - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Keyboard
Working on Your Computer
LED Dashboard
Bottom of the Base Assembly
Display
Hard Drive
Optical Drive
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Palm Rest
Modem Card
System Board Assembly
Fan
I/O Card
Processor Heat Sink
Speaker Assembly
Processor Module
Coin-Cell Battery
Memory
Flashing the BIOS
Hinge Cover
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
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Dell E5500 - Latitude - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz
RAM	Up to 8 GB DDR2
Graphics	Intel GMA 4500MHD
Operating System	Windows Vista Business
Battery Life	Up to 4 hours
Product Line	Latitude
Model	E5500
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth
Weight	6 lbs

Summary

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

CAUTION

Indicates potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Bottom of the Base Assembly

Working on Your Computer

Before Working on Your Computer

Safety guidelines and preparation steps before servicing the computer.

Flashing the BIOS

Flashing the BIOS From a CD

Procedure for updating the BIOS using a CD.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

Procedure for updating the BIOS using a file on the hard drive.

Processor Module

Removing the Processor Module

Steps to remove the processor from the computer's socket.

Replacing the Processor Module

Steps to install a new processor into the computer's socket.

Processor Heat Sink

E5500 Display Assembly

E5500 Display Panel

Fan

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Procedure to remove the computer's hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Procedure to install a new hard drive into the computer.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Steps to remove the computer's keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

Steps to install a new keyboard into the computer.

Memory

Removing a Memory Module

Steps to remove a memory module from the SODIMM socket.

Replacing a Memory Module

Steps to install a memory module into the SODIMM socket.

Palm Rest

Removing the E5500 Palm Rest

Replacing the E5500 Palm Rest

System Board Assembly

Removing the E5400 System Board Assembly

Procedure to remove the system board for the E5400 model.

Replacing the E5400 System Board Assembly

Procedure to install the system board for the E5400 model.

Removing the E5500 System Board Assembly

Replacing the E5500 System Board Assembly

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tools

Overview of tools and methods for diagnosing computer issues.

Diagnostic Lights

Interpretation of keyboard status lights for POST error codes.

Dell Diagnostics

Procedures for running Dell's diagnostic software.

Lockups and Software Problems

Troubleshooting steps for computer freezes and program issues.

Memory Problems

Steps to resolve issues related to insufficient or faulty memory.

Power Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to power supply and lights.

Video and Display Problems

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card