Inside Dell Latitude 14 9420 (2-in-1) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Highlights Inside Dell Latitude 14 9420 (2-in-1) - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Alex Iliev 17 August 2021 / 06:22 0

Unfortunately, here, you will be met by soldered memory and no options for upgrades. On the bright side, the build quality is on point.

Check out all Dell Latitude 14 9420 (2-in-1) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

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Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1

Processor: Intel Core i5-1145G7
VideoCard: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 256GB SSD

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Dell Latitude 14 9420

Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7
VideoCard: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 256GB SSD

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1. Remove the bottom plate

To get this laptop open, you need to undo 8 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, you have to pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the hinge gaps.

2. Battery

The battery inside can be either a 40 or 60Wh unit.

3. Мemory and storage

Sadly, all of the memory is soldered to the motherboard. There are configurations with 8, 16, or 32GB, and all of them work in dual-channel mode. On the other hand, the storage options comprise one M.2 PCIe x4 slot, which fits 30mm drives.

4. Cooling system

Lastly, there is the cooling solution. It features two heat pipes, and a fan, which blows the hot air through the side.

Check out all Dell Latitude 14 9420 (2-in-1) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

Dell Latitude 14 9420 (2-in-1) in-depth review

Today we have a super premium business convertible. It is the Latitude 9420 2-in-1 and comes flooded with features. Some of them include 5G support, automatic SafeShutter, and a proximity sensor.It is made from premium materials, which further enhances the high-end look. Ultimately, Dell targets a very narrow segment of the business market, as not many people are willing to pay more than $2000 for their work notebook. This means that the Latitude 14 9420 2-in-1 won't be the best-selling device for the brand, but will definitely challenge the status quo in the world of business computing. [...]

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Pros

Stylish and strong all-aluminum design
99% sRGB coverage a great color accuracy with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO 5NW15-B140QAN (AUOD911))
Great battery life
Two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, a MicroSD card reader, and an optional 5G connection
Supports PCIe x4 M.2 SSDs
No PWM (AUO 5NW15-B140QAN (AUOD911))
IR face recognition and fingerprint reader
Good input devices