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Dell Latitude E5250 Visual Guide

Summary: This page contains a visual guide to the ports and connectors on your Dell Latitude E5250.

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The following article provides a visual guide to your Latitude E5250 notebook and lists the external ports and features of your laptop.

NOTE: For a more detailed description of each location, go to the product manuals at Dell support site

Table of Contents:

  1. Front View
  2. Rear View
  3. Top View
  4. Bottom View
  5. Left View
  6. Right View
NOTE: For a more detailed description about each location, go to the product manuals at www.dell.com/manuals

Front View

Front View
Figure 1: Front View

1

Built-in microphone: Captures audio sounds.

 6

Keyboard: Allows the user to type text or numbers to interact with the computer to perform tasks.
2

Built-in camera with LED (optional): Captures moving images and snapshots.

 7

Contactless smart card reader (optional): Allows the device to interact with other Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled devices, such as contactless smart cards.
3

Display: Allows user to see the system output.

 8

Fingerprint reader (optional): Identifies the user using fingerprints; security feature.
4

Built-in microphone: Captures audio sounds.

 9 Device status LEDs: Indicates the laptop power on/off and shows battery, wireless, and hard drive status. For more information, see the section on LEDs.
5

Power button: Turns on the laptop or exits power management mode.

 10

Touch pad: Allows the user to manipulate and control the on-screen cursor; provides the function of a mouse.

 


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Rear View

Rear View
Figure 2: Rear View

1

Network connector (RJ-45): Connects the notebook to a network.
2

USB 3.0 port: Connects USB devices, such as flash memory, a mouse, a keyboard, or a printer.
3

HDMI port: Connects devices supporting audio/video signals in HDMI format.
4

USB 3.0 port: Connects external SATA hard drives or USB devices.
5

AC adapter port: Connects an AC adapter to the notebook. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the notebook. Users can connect the AC adapter with the notebook turned either on or off.

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Top View

Top View
Figure 3: Top View


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Bottom View

Bottom View
Figure 4: Bottom View

1

Dock connector (optional): Connects the notebook to a docking station.
2

SIM card slot (internal): Used for inserting a SIM card for mobile Internet connection. See below for more info.
3

Cooling vents: Dissipates heat generated by internal system components.
4

Speakers: Onboard audio output.

Internal SIM Card Slot

The image below shows the location of the SIM card slot in the Latitude E5250/5250 laptop:

NOTE: The SIM card slot is optional. Some E5250/5250 configurations do not have a SIM card slot.

Bottom cover removed
Figure 5: Bottom cover removed


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Left View

Left View
Figure 6: Left View

1

Security cable slot: Attaches a commercially available anti-theft device to the laptop.
2

Ventilation holes: Dissipate heat generated by internal components.
3

Headphone/Microphone universal jack: Connects audio peripherals. Attach headphones, microphones, or speakers to the connector.
4

Smart card reader (optional): Used for inserting a smart card into the laptop.


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Right View

Right View
Figure 7: Right View

1

Memory card reader: Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card.
2

USB 3.0 port with PowerShare: Connects USB devices, such as flash memory, a mouse, a keyboard, or a printer. The USB PowerShare feature allows you to charge USB devices when the notebook is turned off or in standby mode. If you turn off your notebook while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again.

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the notebook is turned off or in standby mode. In such cases, turn on the notebook to charge the device.
3

Mini DisplayPort connector: Connects devices supporting audio/video signals in DisplayPort format.


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Affected Products

Latitude E5250/5250
Article Properties
Article Number: 000131895
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 25 Sep 2023
Version:  6
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