How to open Dell Latitude 9450 (2-in-1) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Dell Latitude 9450 (2-in-1) - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Severin Kolakov 01 October 2024 / 12:07 0

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Dell Latitude 14 9450

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
VideoCard: Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
RAM: 32GB RAM
STORAGE: 1024GB SSD

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Dell Latitude 14 9450

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
VideoCard: Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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Dell Latitude 14 9450

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
VideoCard: Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

Detailed review

$1499^.00

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Opening the Device

Undo the 6 captive Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Use a thin plastic tool to pry the back of the device.
Pop the top two corners and continue prying the sides and the front.

More info: Here’s how the bottom plate looks on the inside.

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the motherboard.
Undo the 6 Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the chassis.
Untangle the Wi-Fi card cables around the battery housing before lifting the battery out.

Note: This laptop is equipped with a 60Wh battery, providing approximately 11 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: The memory is soldered, with support for up to 64GB of LPDDR5x-7467MHz RAM in dual-channel mode, offering a future-proof setup for most users.

Storage Upgrade

There is one M.2 slot compatible with 2230 Gen 4 NVMe drives.
The SSD is protected by a metal cap, secured with a single screw. No thermal pads are present for cooling.

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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WWAN and Wi-Fi Card

The WWAN slot, located on the right, supports optional 5G connectivity.
The Wi-Fi card is soldered and is located near the battery connector.

Cooling System Overview

The cooling system comprises two fans, one long heat pipe, two heat sinks, and a large heat spreader, providing efficient cooling for this compact 2-in-1 device.

Dell Latitude 14 9450 (2-in-1) in-depth review

The Dell Latitude 9450 (2-in-1) is a compact transformer that is full of modern hardware including 15W Meteor Lake-U CPU options with NPU for AI tasks. The port selection and the connectivity are as modern as possible - three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a combo of Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 alongside an optional Nano-SIM card slot.This may be a small machine but it offers a quad stereo speaker setup with two 2W sub-woofers and 2W tweeters. Since the profile is thin, the only available slots for upgrading are the M.2 and the WWAN ones. Yes, even the Wi-Fi card is soldered. Still, the touchscreen disp[...]

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Pros

The fans aren't noisy under max CPU loads in "Ultra Performance" mode
Solid aluminum build
Good input devices
No PWM (AUO499A)
100% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUO499A)
1700:1 contrast ratio + 584 nit max brightness (AUO499A)
3x Thunderbolt 4 ports
Long battery life
1080p IR Web camera
Fingerprint reader + Nano SIM slot (all are optional)
The CPU can sustain 3.70 GHz / 3.20 GHz P and E-core clock in short and medium loads
360-degree hinge
Fast 2230 NVMe (WD PC SN740)