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日本How to open Dell Precision 14 5470 – disassembly and upgrade options
This is not a typical workstation. It has a high build quality and everything, but there is practically no memory upgradeability. Thankfully, you can configure it with up to 64GB prepurchase, so make sure you make the right choice for yourself.
Check out all Dell Precision 14 5470 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.
1. Remove the bottom plate
To access this device’s internals, you need to undo 8 Torx-head screws. Then, carefully pry your way around the laptop with a plastic tool. It’s best to start from the front corners.
2. Remove the battery
Inside, we meet a 72Wh battery pack. To remove it, unplug the battery connector, and undo the 5 Phillips-head screws that hold the battery to the chassis.
3. Upgrade memory and storage
This device comes in configurations from 8 to 64GB of LPDDR5 RAM, soldered to the motherboard. It works at 5200MHz. As for the storage, there is one M.2 PCIe x4 slot, which supports Gen 4 SSDs.
4. Cooling system
Two heat pipes cool both the CPU and the GPU. They are connected to two heat sinks, where two reasonably-sized fans blow the heat away. In addition, you get a couple of heat spreaders, that take care of the graphics memory and the VRMs.
Check out all Dell Precision 14 5470 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.
Dell Precision 14 5470 in-depth review
Dell's Precision lineup is probably the most popular workstation family of notebooks on the market. Its notorious reliability and pro app integration are second to none. Today, we have the Precision 14 5470, which is an incredibly portable mobile workstation.Not only does Dell offer it with two display options, but they are both comparable in specs, only differing in resolutions. Its IPS panels should be perfect for content creation, and any color-related work. Well, at least on paper. In the following paragraphs, we are going to put it through its paces and show you its true self.Bef[...]
Pros
- Strong body build of carbon fiber and aluminum
- Virtually bezel-less screen
- 400+ nits maximum brightness, 100% sRGB coverage (AUO J83VF-B140UAN (AUOF99A))
- Accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO J83VF-B140UAN (AUOF99A))
- Thin and light
- Great keyboard
- Fingerprint reader embedded in the power button and an optional IR face recognition system
- Four Thunderbolt 4 connectors, USB Type-C charging, and a MicroSD card reader (+ tiny dongle inside the box)
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Can't extract 100% of the hardware it comes with
- Expensive
- Soldered memory
