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日本How to open Dell Latitude 5450 – disassembly and upgrade options
Opening the Device
- Undo the 8 captive Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
- Use a lever tool to lift the zones behind the hinges.
- Fully pry the back, the sides, and the front to remove the bottom panel.
More info: Here’s how the bottom plate looks on the inside.
Battery Removal
- Pull out the battery connector from the motherboard.
- Undo the 5 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
- Lift the battery to remove it from the device.
Note: The device uses an optional 54Wh battery, with the base model having a 42Wh variant. The optional battery provides approximately 9 hours of video playback.
Memory Information
Note: The two SODIMMs support up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM in dual-channel mode. The CPU can support up to 96GB, so the laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running more than the official manufacturer’s specified limit. Core Ultra processors use 5600 MHz modules, while 13th Gen chips use 5200 MHz sticks.
You can buy compatible RAM modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)
WWAN Slot
- The WWAN slot for optional LTE or 5G connectivity is located next to the cooling system.
Wi-Fi Card
- The Wi-Fi card is located to the right of the SODIMMs.
Storage Upgrade
- Locate the single M.2 slot compatible with the shortest 2230 Gen 4 SSDs.
- Remove the metal cap covering the NVMe drive by undoing the two Phillips-head screws.
- Lift the metal cap to access the NVMe drive. There is a small thermal pad on the inside of the metal plate.
- 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.
You can buy compatible SSDs here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)
Cooling System Overview
- The cooling system includes one large fan, a single heat pipe, a pair of heat sinks, and a heat spreader.
- Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.
Note: The cap above the cooling system covers the motherboard’s VRMs.
Dell Latitude 14 5450 in-depth review
It's interesting to see that part of the small office machines can offer higher performance than some of their bigger siblings. That's the case with the Dell Latitude 14 5450 which is faster compared to 15-inch Latitude 5550. That's because the latter is tuned for comfort while the former is meant for professionals who are often on the go but also seeking for max power when the adapter is plugged in.Given the naming scheme of the two laptops, the 5450 is very similar to the 5550, at least in terms of specs. The CPU and GPU options are the same - 15W / 28W Meteor Lake or 15W 13th gen Intel [...]
Pros
- The fan isn't noisy under long 100% CPU loads in "Ultra Performance" mode
- Decent build quality
- Comfortable keyboard
- No PWM (LGD0753)
- Wide viewing angles (LGD0753)
- 2x DDR5 SODIMMs
- Up-to-date port selection with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports + HDMI 2.1 and a LAN
- Good battery life
- Web camera with a privacy shutter
- Fingerprint reader, IR camera, SmartCard reader, NFC, Nano SIM slot (all are optional)
- Decent comfort under max CPU stress
- The CPU can sustain high frequencies in longer stress - 2.52 / 2.37 GHz for the P and E cores
- The bottom panel can be easily popped
Cons
- Hefty price if you order the notebook with all optional features
- The NVMe gets toasty during benchmarking - 78°C
- Too many optional extras
- Low 52% sRGB coverage and 238 cd/m2 max brightness
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