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日本How to open Dell Latitude 9450 (2-in-1) – disassembly and upgrade options
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.
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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)
Cons
- Pricey
- Soldered RAM + one M.2 slot
- The SSD gets toasty during benchmarking
- No Type-A ports
