Dell E5450 Owner's Manual

Dell Latitude E5450 / 5450Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P48GRegulatory Type: P48G001

a. Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer [1].b. Lift and push to remove the battery from the computer [2] [3].Installing the Batte

4. Remove the hard-drive assembly from the computer.5. Pull to release the hard-drive cable from its connector.11

6. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive [1] and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket [2].Installing the

a. batteryb. base cover7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Memory1. Follow the procedures in Before Working In

NOTE: You may need a sharp tool to pry the keyboard trim from its edges.3. Remove the keyboard trim from the keyboard.Installing the Keyboard Trim1. I

5. Remove the keyboard from the computer.Installing the Keyboard1. Place the keyboard to align with the screw holders on the computer.2. Connect the k

a. base coverb. batteryc. keyboard trimd. keyboard3. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the computer.4. Flip the computer and perform the f

Installing the Palmrest1. Place the palmrest on the computer.2. Connect the following cables to their connectors on the system board:a. LED boardb. US

4. Release the SmartCard reader board. To release the SmartCard reader board:a. Remove the screws that secure the SmartCard-reader board to the palmre

Installing the SmartCard-Reader Board1. Place the SmartCard-reader board into its slot on the palmrest.2. Tighten the screws to secure the SmartCard-r

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Installing the USH Board1. Place the USH Board on the palmrest.2. Tighten the screw to secure the USH board to the palmrest.3. Connect all the cables

Installing the Finger-Print Reader Board1. Insert the finger-print reader board into its place on the palmrest.2. Connect the finger-print reader cabl

Installing the LED Board1. Insert the LED board into its slot on the palmrest.2. Tighten the screw that secures the LED board to the palmrest.3. Conne

4. Disconnect the power-connector port cable from its connector [1] and remove the power-connector port from the computer [2].Installing the power-con

Removing the WLAN Card / WiGig CardNOTE: WiGig card is optional.1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the base cov

4. Install the base cover.5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the WWAN Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Work

5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Display-Hinge Brackets1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Yo

Installing the Display-Hinge Brackets1. Insert the display-hinge brackets into their slots on the computer.2. Tighten the screws at the front and back

5. Disconnect the display cable from its connector [1] and release the display cable [2].6. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly [1] and

Installing the Display Assembly1. Place the display assembly to align with the screw holders on the computer.2. Route the WWAN, WLAN, and display cabl

1Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage a

3. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.Installing the Display Bezel1. Place the display bezel on the display assembly.2. Starting from

4. Peel the adhesive [1] to access the eDP cable [2].5. Disconnect the eDP cable from its connector [1] and remove the display panel from the display

Installing the Display Panel1. Connect the eDP cable to its connector and fix the adhesive tape.2. Place the display panel to align with the screw hol

Installing the Display Hinges1. Insert the display hinges into their slots on the display assembly.2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinge o

Installing the Camera1. Insert the camera to its place on the display assembly.2. Connect the camera cable to its connector.3. Install the:a. display

Installing the eDP cable1. Fix the eDP cable in its place on the display assembly.2. Connect the eDP cable to its connector.3. Install the:a. display

3. Perform the following steps to remove the coin-cell battery from the computer:a. Peel the adhesive tape to access the coin-cell cable [1].b. Discon

j. display assembly3. Disconnect the speaker cable [1] and release the speaker cable from its routing channels [2].4. Remove the screws that secure th

Installing the System Board1. Place the system board to align with the screw holders on the computer.2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board

g. WWANh. keyboard latticei. keyboardj. palmrestk. display-hinge bracketsl. display assemblym. coin-cell batteryn. system board3. Disconnect the syste

3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your compu

4. Install the:a. system boardb. coin-cell batteryc. display assemblyd. display-hinge bracketse. palmrestf. keyboardg. keyboard trimh. WWANi. WLANj. m

4. Perform the following steps to remove the speakers from the computer:a. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer [1].b. Remove th

3System Setup OptionsNOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.Table 1. Genera

Option Description• Enabled w/PXE: This option is enabled by default.Parallel Port Allows you to configure the parallel port on the docking station. T

Option DescriptionNOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.USB PowerShare This field configures the U

Option DescriptionDefault Setting: Not setInternal HDD-1 Password Allows you to set, change or delete the password on the system's internal hard-

Option DescriptionOROM Keyboard Access Allows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys during boot. The option

Table 6. PerformanceOption DescriptionMulti Core Support This field specifies whether the process will have one or all cores enabled. The performance

Option Description• Enable USB Wake SupportDefault Setting: The option is disabled.Wireless Radio Control Allows you to enable or disable the feature

Option DescriptionIntel Smart Connect TechnologyThis option, if enabled, periodically senses the nearby wireless connections, while the system is in s

* On the Home screen, click and then select Shut down.• In Windows 7:1. Click Start .2. Click Shut Down.or1. Click Start .2. Click the arrow in the

Option Description• Thorough (default)• AutoExtended BIOS POST Time Allows you to create an additional pre-boot delay. The options are:• 0 seconds. Th

Table 11. MaintenanceOption DescriptionService Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an a

4Technical SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start i

Feature SpecificationMinimum memory4 GBMaximum memoryIntel 4th Generation Processors 8 GBIntel 5th Generation Processors 16 GBTable 16. AudioFeature S

Feature Specification• 15-pin DSUB VGA connectorTable 18. CameraFeatures SpecificationCamera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixelsVideo Resolution (maximum) 12

Table 22. DisplayFeature SpecificationType Non-Touch HD Anti-GlareNon-Touch FHD Anti-GlareTouch FHD (eTP) HD Touch PanelDimensions:Height 3.00 mm (0.1

Table 25. BatteryFeatureType 3-Cell (38 WHr) 4-Cell (51 WHr)Dimensions:Depth 177.50 mm (6.98 inches) 233.00 mm (9.17 inches)Height 7.05 mm (0.27 inch)

Feature Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Cover W/O TouchMag Cover W/O Touch Mag Cover With TouchBack 23.10 mm (0.91 inch) 22.85 mm (0.90 inch) 23.80 mm

5DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of r

1. Shutdown the computer.2. Press and hold the <fn> key, while pressing the power button, and then release both.The Enhanced Pre-boot System Ass

2Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Recommende

Storage LED Power LED Wireless LED Fault DescriptionBlinking Solid Blinking The display encountered a problem during initialization.Off Blinking Blink

6Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

Front and Back View1. network connector 2. VGA connector3. USB 3.0 connectors 4. microphones (optional)5. camera 6. camera-status light7. HDMI connect

15. wireless-status light 16. battery-status light17. hard-drive activity light 18. power-status light19. speakers 20. touchpad21. smart-card reader (

NOTE: You may need a sharp tool to pry the base cover from its edge.Installing the Base Cover1. Place the base cover to align with the screw holders o