Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

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Parts

19.5V 2.31A 45W AC Adapter/Charger (Tip: 4.5mm x 3.0mm) for Select Dell Laptops

Models

5765, 5767

The Dell Inspiron 17 5000 is a popular mid-range budget desktop laptop. It has been released in multiple series in the late 2010s (including have some major updates to models in 2016 and 2017). Weighing typically 6 pounds with a 17.3 inch screen and 1600x900 resolution. The laptop is a highly sturdy and stable with smooth performances. While Dell does not release specific sales number for specific laptops, during the year when the laptop was most popular, Dell had shipped of 30 million PCs annually. The laptop was sold for between $64-$280 U.S dollars, the price varying due to your choice in internal hardware.

In 2018, the Inspiron 17 5000 made headlines across platforms including Toms Hardware and HotHardware with the release of a update version. This due to a shift to the AMD Ryzen graphics card. This card was widely popular in gaming laptops and PCs for its high performance and quality. When it comes to call backs and complaints on the laptop no widespread negatives were brought up. There were some cases where the power bank adapters were recalled due to reports of breaking and detaching from the device. The customers who were affected by this were then given premium bundle repairs and configurations.

Physical Attributes & Dimensions

Display Size: 17.3-inch anti-glare screen.

Dimensions: Approximately 16.35 inches (415 mm) wide, 11.0 inches (279 mm) deep, and 0.98 to 1.15 inches (25–29 mm) thick.

Weight: Starts at roughly 6.1 to 6.2 lbs (2.77–2.83 kg) depending on the battery capacity and optical drive configuration.

Build Material: Plastic chassis with textured or brushed metal finishes on the lid and keyboard deck.

Distinguishing Features vs. Similar Models

Scale: Noticeably larger and heavier than its 15.6-inch counterpart (Inspiron 15 5000), featuring extra clearance on both sides of the full-sized keyboard and numeric keypad.

Built-in Optical Drive: Unlike smaller modern ultrabooks or Inspiron 13/14 models, most Inspiron 17 5000 sub-models retain a tray-loading DVD/CD optical drive along the right side panel.

Legacy Port Array: Equipped with an Ethernet (RJ-45) port, full-sized HDMI port, multi-format SD card reader, and multiple USB Type-A ports along the side flanks.

Model Number Location

Bottom Panel Label: Flip the laptop upside down to locate a sticker or laser-engraved regulatory badge near the center or bottom edge. This label displays the exact model number (e.g., Inspiron 5758, 5759, or 5770) alongside the 7-character Dell Service Tag and Express Service Code.

Battery Compartment: On models with a removable battery, removing the pack reveals a second printed sticker inside the battery bay.

System BIOS/OS: Turning on the device and pressing F2 at boot displays the model number directly on the BIOS main screen.

Color Options

Platinum Silver / Matte Silver (Most common), Foggy Night / Dark Grey, Midnight Blue, Tango Red, Bali Blue

Special Markings, Design Features, and Visual/Tactile Identifiers

Textured Palm Rest: Features a micro-brushed horizontal texture across the palm rest deck that feels distinctly ribbed or brushed to the touch rather than smooth.

Central Dell Logo: Embedded circular DELL logo stamped in glossy plastic/metal on the outer lid.

Power Button Placement: A simple rectangular or oval power button situated at the top-right corner above the numeric keypad (older generations) or integrated into the top corner key (newer revisions).

Processor (CPU)Intel Configurations:

Options range from 5th Gen up to 8th Gen Intel Core processors (e.g., Core i3-3227U, Core i5-7200U/8250U, Core i7-5500U/8550U).

AMD Configurations: Select models feature AMD FX-series or A-series processors (e.g., AMD FX-9800P).

Memory (RAM)

Capacity: 8 GB to 16 GB DDR4 (2400 MHz).

Expandability: 2 SO-DIMM slots supporting dual-channel memory expansion up to 16 GB or 32 GB depending on system revision.

Storage

Dual-Drive Configurations: Many sub-models feature a combination of an M.2 SSD (128 GB to 512 GB) for operating system speed alongside a 2.5" SATA Hard Drive (1 TB or 2 TB at 5400 RPM) for additional storage.

Single-Drive Options: Available as standalone SATA HDD or M.2 PCIe NVMe/SATA SSD drives.

Display

Screen Size: 17.3 inches (16:9 aspect ratio).

Resolution Options:HD+ (1600 x 900) anti-glare panel.Full HD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare IPS panel.

Touch Capability: Offered primarily in non-touch variants, though select sub-models include optional HD/FHD touchscreens.

Graphics

(GPU)Integrated: Intel HD / UHD Graphics 620 or AMD Radeon R-Series.

Discrete (Optional): AMD Radeon 530 (up to 4GB GDDR5) or NVIDIA GeForce 920M/940MX (2GB–4GB).

Web Camera & AudioCamera:

Integrated 720p HD widescreen webcam with single or dual digital microphone array.

Audio: Stereo speakers tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro processing.

Connectivity & Available Ports