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Silver Dell Precision 3540 laptop closed lid 15.6 inch screen Grade A condition

DELL Refurbished

DELL J5-P3540A03 Precision 3540 business laptop i5-8365U 16GB 512GB 15.6" FHD

SKU CH-DRG3-YTH6F MPN J5-P3540A03

Grade A refurbished 15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with quad-core i5-8365U, 16GB memory, 512GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i5-8365U handles business workloads smoothly
  • 16 GB memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 512 GB SSD stores large project files
  • 6" FHD 1920 x 1080 display shows crisp detail
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit ready for enterprise use

Dell Precision 3540 workstation overview

This refurbished Dell Precision 3540 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation running Windows 11 Pro 64-bit. It uses a quad-core Intel Core i5-8365U processor with 6 MB L3 cache, 16GB of system memory and a 512GB SSD. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics drive the 1920 x 1080 FHD non-touch display.

Who this suits and who it does not

Professionals needing a Grade A business laptop with a 15.6 inch FHD screen, 16GB RAM and 512GB solid-state storage for office applications will find it fit. Buyers who want a dedicated graphics card, a touchscreen panel or more than 16GB of memory should look at something else.

The deciding specification

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics with shared system memory is the single specification that decides suitability. It handles general business workloads and external displays via HDMI but cannot accelerate 3D rendering, CAD or video editing tasks that require discrete GPU memory.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Business Notebook Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $326.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 1,620 comparable items (median $791.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 1,569 items is 15.6 in.
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,326 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Model name3540
Cosmetic gradeGrade A (Excellent)
Design styleStandard
Product typeWorkstation
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-8365U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
L3 cache size6 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics
Video RAMShared system memory
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Ports & slots
USB ports1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Additional ports1 x RJ-45
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerMicro SD
Size & build
Shipping weight2.72 kg
Package size483 × 356 × 102 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro 64-bit

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the i5-8365U get during all-day workloads?

The quad-core i5-8365U runs at a 15 W base power, so fan noise stays low and surface temperatures remain comfortable for typical business tasks.

Which cables and peripherals must I already own to use the three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and the single USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port?

Standard USB-A cables work with the three Gen 1 ports, while the lone Gen 2 Type-C port needs a USB-C cable or adapter; an HDMI cable is required for external displays and an RJ-45 cable for wired networking.

Will the Intel UHD Graphics and 1920 x 1080 non-touch screen drive a second monitor alongside my older docking station?

Yes, the HDMI output supports a second 1080p display, and the integrated graphics share the 16 GB system memory, so legacy docks with HDMI or VGA adapters work without extra drivers.

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