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日本How to open Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440) – disassembly and upgrade options
Opening the Device
- Undo the 7 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that the screws in the top two corners are captive and will lift the panel up.
- Pop the zones behind the hinges with a lever tool.
- Fully pry the rear and then work your way around the sides and the front with a thin plastic tool to remove the bottom panel.
More info: Here’s how the bottom plate looks on the inside.
Battery Removal
- Unplug the battery connector from the motherboard.
- Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
- Lift the battery to remove it from the device.
Note: Our Meteor Lake-based laptop has a 64Wh battery, while devices with Alder and Raptor Lake CPUs have a 54Wh unit. The battery provides approximately 17 hours of web browsing or video playback.
Memory Information
Note: The memory is soldered. Devices with 12th and 13th Gen CPUs have 16GB of LPDDR5x-4800MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. Versions with Core Ultra chips come with 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5x-6400MHz RAM.
Storage Upgrade
- Locate the single M.2 slot for 2230 or 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
- Undo the single Phillips-head screw securing the metal plate covering the NVMe SSD.
- Remove the metal plate to reveal the thermal pad.
- Install the new SSD in the slot.
Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.
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Cooling System Overview
- The cooling system includes a large fan, a single long thick heat pipe, two heat sinks, and a heat spreader.
- Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.
Note: The cooling system is decent for an iGPU-only laptop.
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 in-depth review
The Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 is a small laptop that offers powerful hardware fitted inside а thin chassis. The Dell device stands its ground among the competition with a decent cooling solution and a lid with a lever design that definitely enhances the capabilities of the thermal system. This machine is offered with a plethora of CPU options including 12th Gen, 13th Gen (based on the Alder Lake architecture), and Core Ultra chips. Read the specs carefully before buying because the CPU choice is tied to different memory configurations, displays, battery capacity, and even Bluetooth versions.T[...]
Pros
- Clean design
- Compact and light
- High P and E core clocks during full CPU loads, especially for a 14-incher
- The fan isn't noisy
- Aluminum chassis
- PWM-free (AUO73AB)
- High max brightness + 92% sRGB coverage (AUO73AB)
- Good color accuracy with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUO73AB)
- Thunderbolt 4 port
- Great battery life
- Comfortable keyboard with optional backlight
- Optional fingerprint reader
- Snappy performance
- 1080p Web camera with a privacy shutter
Cons
- Soldered memory and only one M.2 slot
- High CPU temperatures in short and medium loads
- The port selection is a bit limited
