Dell Inspiron 14 5440 User Manual

Inspiron 14 5440
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P185G
Regulatory Type: P185G001/P185G002
January 2024
Rev. A00

Dell Inspiron 14 5440 Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Inspiron 14 5440
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Views of Inspiron 14 5440

Right

Describes ports on the right side of the computer.

Left

Details ports on the left side of the computer.

Top

Identifies components visible from the top view.

Front

Lists components located on the front of the computer.

Bottom

Explains parts visible on the bottom of the computer.

Service Tag

Explains the purpose and location of the Service Tag.

Battery charge and status light

Describes battery status indicator behavior and meanings.

Specifications of Inspiron 14 5440

Dimensions and weight

Provides physical dimensions and weight details for the computer.

Processor

Lists supported processor types and their specifications.

Chipset

Details the computer's chipset.

Operating system

Lists the operating systems supported by the computer.

Memory

Details memory configurations, types, and speeds.

External ports

Describes available external connection ports on the computer.

Internal slots

Lists and describes internal expansion slots.

Wireless module

Details specifications for supported wireless modules.

Audio

Provides detailed specifications for the computer's audio system.

Storage

Lists the storage options available for the computer.

Media-card reader

Details supported media card types.

Keyboard

Outlines keyboard specifications, layout, and keys.

Keyboard function keys

Explains the secondary tasks of function keys.

Camera

Provides detailed specifications for the computer's camera module.

Touchpad

Details touchpad resolution, dimensions, and gestures.

Power adapter

Lists technical specifications for the computer's power adapter.

Battery

Specifies battery types, voltages, dimensions, and operating time.

Display

Details display panel technology, resolution, and brightness.

Fingerprint reader

Provides specifications for the fingerprint reader.

GPU—Integrated

Lists specifications of the integrated graphics processing unit.

GPU—Discrete

Lists specifications of the discrete graphics processing unit.

External display support

Details support for external display connections.

Operating and storage environment

Specifies operating and storage environmental conditions.

Dell support policy

Information regarding Dell's support policy.

ComfortView

Explains the ComfortView feature for eye comfort.

Working inside your computer

Safety instructions

General safety guidelines to protect from potential damage and ensure personal safety.

Before working inside your computer

Steps to prepare the computer before performing internal procedures.

Safety precautions

Details primary steps and precautions before disassembly.

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

Explains ESD risks and prevention methods for component safety.

ESD field service kit

Describes the components of an ESD field service kit.

Components of an ESD field service kit

Lists the main components of an ESD field service kit.

Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)

Base cover

Instructions for removing and installing the computer's base cover.

Memory module

Steps for replacing the computer's memory module.

Solid-state drive

Procedures for removing and installing the M.2 SSD.

Wireless card

Guides for replacing the computer's wireless network card.

System fan

Instructions on system fan removal and installation.

Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Battery

Precautions and steps for replacing the computer's battery.

Heat sink

Procedures for removing and installing the heat sink assembly.

Power-adapter port

Steps for removing and installing the power-adapter port.

I/O board

Instructions for removing and installing the I/O board.

Power button with fingerprint reader

Procedures for replacing the power button with fingerprint reader.

Touchpad

Steps for removing and installing the touchpad.

Speakers

Instructions for replacing the computer speakers.

Display assembly

Procedures for removing and installing the display assembly.

Display bezel

Instructions for removing and installing the display bezel.

Display panel

Steps for removing and installing the computer's display panel.

Display cable

Procedures for removing and installing the display cable.

Camera

Instructions for replacing the computer's camera module.

Display back-cover and antenna assembly

Procedures for removing and installing the display back-cover assembly.

System board

Removing the system board for computers shipped with a plastic chassis

Steps for removing the system board from a plastic chassis computer.

Installing the system board for computers shipped with a plastic chassis

Steps for installing the system board into a plastic chassis computer.

Removing the system board for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis

Steps for removing the system board from an aluminum chassis computer.

Installing the system board for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis

Steps for installing the system board into an aluminum chassis computer.

Palm-rest and keyboard assembly

Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly for computers shipped with a plastic chassis

Steps for removing the palm-rest and keyboard from a plastic chassis.

Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly for computers shipped with a plastic chassis

Steps for installing the palm-rest and keyboard into a plastic chassis.

Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis

Steps for removing the palm-rest and keyboard from an aluminum chassis.

Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis

Steps for installing the palm-rest and keyboard into an aluminum chassis.

Software

Operating system

Lists the operating systems supported by the computer.

Drivers and downloads

Guidance on obtaining and installing drivers and software.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS setup program

How to access and enter the BIOS setup utility.

System setup options

Overview of configurable BIOS settings for system management.

Troubleshooting

Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries

Safety and disposal guidance for swollen batteries.

Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics

How to run hardware diagnostics using SupportAssist.

System-diagnostic lights

Explains LED error codes for diagnosing system failures.

Recovering the operating system

Steps for recovering the operating system using Dell tools.

Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)

Procedure for draining residual power and performing a hard reset.

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources

Lists available online and offline resources for Dell product support.

Contacting Dell

Information on how to reach Dell support for assistance.