Dell Latitude 5500 User Manual

Dell Latitude 5500
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P80F
Regulatory Type: P80F001
September 2021
Rev. A04

Dell Latitude 5500 Specifications

General

Processor Options	8th Generation Intel Core i5-8265U, i5-8365U, i7-8565U, i7-8665U
Display	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Non-Touch
Memory	Up to 32GB DDR4
Storage	Up to 1TB PCIe SSD
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Battery	4 Cell 68Whr
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Wireless	Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 9560 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0

Summary

Working on your computer

Computer Safety Instructions

General safety guidelines for protecting the computer and ensuring personal safety during operations.

Essential Safety Precautions

Key safety measures to follow before and during any disassembly or repair procedures.

ESD Protection Procedures

Methods to prevent damage to electronic components from electrostatic discharge.

Technology and Components

USB Technology Explained

Details on USB evolution, speeds, features, Type-C, and applications.

HDMI 1.4a Interface Features

Explanation of HDMI 1.4a features and advantages for digital video and audio.

Power Button LED Status

Interpretation of power button LED behavior for system status indication.

Disassembly and Reassembly

Base Cover Replacement

Instructions for detaching and reattaching the computer's bottom base cover.

Battery Replacement Procedure

Precautions, removal, and installation steps for the lithium-ion battery.

Memory Module Installation

Guide for removing and installing memory modules (RAM).

System Board Replacement

Detailed steps for removing and installing the main system board.

Display Assembly Replacement

Procedures for detaching and reattaching the entire display unit.

M.2 SSD Replacement

Steps for removing and installing the M.2 Solid State Drive.

BIOS Setup

Accessing BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to enter the BIOS setup utility upon system startup.

BIOS Configuration Options

Details on various configurable settings within the BIOS, including system information.

BIOS Update Procedures

Comprehensive guide for updating the system BIOS via different methods.

System and Setup Password Management

How to set, change, or delete system and BIOS setup passwords for security.

Troubleshooting

Swollen Battery Safety

Critical safety advice and procedures for handling swollen lithium-ion batteries.

Pre-boot System Diagnostics

Running hardware diagnostics before the operating system starts using Dell SupportAssist.

Built-in Self-Test (BIST)

Using built-in diagnostics for the system board and LCD screen.

Operating System Recovery

Steps to recover the operating system using Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery.

Residual Power Draining (Hard Reset)

How to drain residual electrical charge from the system for troubleshooting.