Dell Latitude 5420 Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P137G
Regulatory Type: P137G001, P137G002
August 2021
Rev. A01
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
[NOTE]
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
[CAUTION]
A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
[WARNING]
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Chapter 1: Set up your Latitude 5420
Setup Instructions
Note
The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
- Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
- Finish Windows setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Dell recommends the following:
- Connect to a network for Windows updates.
- If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
- If connected to the Internet, sign in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the Internet, create an offline account.
- On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu.
Dell Applications
| Resources | Description |
|---|---|
[Gear Icon] SupportAssist | Proactively checks the health of your computer's hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support. NoteIn SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty. |
[Cloud Icon] Dell Update | Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support. |
[Cloud Icon] Dell Digital Delivery | Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/support. |
Chapter 2: Views of Latitude 5420
Right Side View
Diagram Description:
The right side of the laptop features the following ports and slots:
- 1. microSD-card slot
- 2. Universal audio port
- 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
- 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
- 5. HDMI 2.0 port
- 6. RJ45 Ethernet port
- 7. Wedge-shaped lock slot
Left Side View
Diagram Description:
The left side of the laptop features the following ports:
- 1. Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB4/Power Delivery
- 2. Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB4/Power Delivery
- 3. Air vents
- 4. Smart card reader slot (optional)
Palm Rest View
Diagram Description:
The palm rest area includes the keyboard, clickpad, and other components:
- 1. Privacy shutter
- 2. Power button (with optional fingerprint reader)
- 3. Keyboard
- 4. NFC/Contactless smart card reader (optional)
- 5. Clickpad
Front View
Diagram Description:
The front edge of the laptop features:
- 1. Dual-array microphones
- 2. IR emitter/Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) (optional)
- 3. Camera (FHD RGB IR/HD RGB IR/HD RGB)
- 4. Camera status LED
- 5. Dual-array microphones
- 6. Display panel
- 7. Battery diagnostic LED
Bottom View
Diagram Description:
The bottom of the laptop features:
- 1. Speakers
- 2. Service tag label
- 3. Air vent
System Board Layout
Diagram Description:
The system board components are labeled:
- 1. Fingerprint reader connector
- 2. WWAN connector
- 3. Camera/IR cable connector
- 4. eDP/display cable connector
- 5. Touch and sensor cable connector
- 6. System fan connector
- 7. Battery cable connector
- 8. Memory modules
- 9. Clickpad cable connector
- 10. USH board connector
- 11. WLAN connector
- 12. Solid-state drive slot
- 13. Coin-cell battery cable connector
- 14. Speaker cable connector
- 15. Battery LED cable connector
Keyboard Shortcuts
Note
Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.
| Keys | Primary Behavior | Secondary Behavior (Fn + Key) |
|---|---|---|
| Fn + Esc | Escape | Toggle Fn-key lock |
| Fn + F1 | Mute audio | F1 behavior |
| Fn + F2 | Decrease volume | F2 behavior |
| Fn + F3 | Increase volume | F3 behavior |
| Fn + F4 | Mic Mute | F4 behavior |
| Fn + F5 | Keyboard backlight | F5 behavior |
| Fn + F6 | Decrease screen brightness | F6 behavior |
| Fn + F7 | Increase screen brightness | F7 behavior |
| Fn + F8 | Switch to external display | F8 behavior |
| Fn + F9 | Disable camera | F9 behavior |
| Fn + F10 | Print Screen | F10 behavior |
| Fn + F11 | Home | F11 behavior |
| Fn + F12 | End | F12 behavior |
| Fn + Left Arrow | Left Arrow | Home |
| Fn + Right Arrow | Right Arrow | End |
| Fn + Right Ctrl | Emulates right click | |
| Fn + P | SafeScreen (e-Privacy) |
Battery Charge and Status LED Indicator
| Power Source | LED Behavior | Computer Power State | Battery Charge Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Adapter | Off | S0 - S5 | Fully Charged |
| AC Adapter | Solid White | S0 - S5 | < Fully Charged |
| Battery | Off | S0 - S5 | 11-100% |
| Battery | Solid Amber (590+/-3 nm) | S0 - S5 | < 10% |
Power States:
- S0 (ON): Computer is turned on.
- S4 (Hibernate): The computer consumes the least power compared to all other sleep states. The computer is almost at an OFF state, except for a trickle power. The context data is written to the hard drive.
- S5 (OFF): The computer is in a shutdown state.
Chapter 3: Specifications of Latitude 5420
Dimensions and Weight
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Height: | 0.76 in. (19.30 mm) |
| Front | 0.82 in. (20.90 mm) |
| Rear | 12.65 in. (321.35 mm) |
| Width | 8.35 in. (212.00 mm) |
| Depth | 3.03 lb (1.37 kg) |
| Weight (maximum) | NoteThe weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. |
Processors
Note
Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/country.
| Processors | Wattage | Core count | Thread count | Speed | Cache | Integrated graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10310U | 15 W | 4 | 8 | 1.70 GHz to 4.40 GHz | 6 MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i3-1125G4 | 17.50 W | 4 | 8 | 2.00 GHz to 3.70 GHz | 8 MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 | 17.50 W | 4 | 8 | 2.40 GHz to 4.20 GHz | 8 MB | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1145G7 | 17.50 W | 4 | 8 | 2.60 GHz to 4.40 GHz | 8 MB | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 | 17.50 W | 4 | 8 | 2.80 GHz to 4.70 GHz | 12 MB | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1185G7 | 17.50 W | 4 | 8 | 3.00 GHz to 4.80 GHz | 12 MB | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Chipset
Note
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Latitude 5320.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel PCH-LP |
| Processor | 10th Generation Intel Core i5 processors 11th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors |
| DRAM bus width | 64-bit |
| Flash EPROM | 32 MB |
| PCIe bus | Up to Gen 3 |
Operating System
Your Latitude 5420 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home National Academic, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Pro Education, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Enterprise, 64-bit
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 64-bit
Memory
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Slots | Two SO-DIMM slots |
| Type | DDR4, Dual-channel |
| Speed | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB |
| Minimum memory | 4 GB |
| Memory size per slot | 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB |
| Configurations supported |
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Ports and Connectors
External Ports
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| USB |
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| Audio | One universal audio port |
| Video | One HDMI 2.0 port |
| Media card reader | One micro SD-card slot |
| Docking port | Supported through USB Type-C |
| Power adapter port | Type-C power input |
| Security | One wedge-shaped lock slot |
| Communication |
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| Card slot | Smart card reader slot (optional) |
Internal Ports
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
NoteTo learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626. |
Communications
Ethernet
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
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| Transfer rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless Module
| Description | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210 | Qualcomm QCA61x4A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model number | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210 | Qualcomm QCA61x4A |
| Transfer rate | Up to 2400 Mbps | Up to 2400 Mbps | Up to 867 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
WWAN Module
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number | Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced, CAT9 |
| Transfer rate | Up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9) |
| Frequency bands supported | (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,21,26,28,29,30,38,39,40,41,66 ), HSPA+ (1, 2, 4,5, 8) |
| Wireless standards | Not Applicable |
| Encryption | Not Applicable |
| Bluetooth | Not Applicable |
Note
For instructions on how to find your computer's IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number, see the knowledge base article 000143678 at www.dell.com/support.
Audio
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Controller | REALTEK ALC3204 |
| Stereo conversion | Supported |
| Internal interface | High definition audio interface |
| External interface | Universal audio port |
| Speakers | Two |
| Internal speaker amplifier | Supported (audio codec integrated) |
| External volume controls | Keyboard shortcut controls |
| Speaker output: | |
| Average | 2 W |
| Peak | 2.5 W |
| Subwoofer output | Not supported |
| Microphone | Dual-array microphones |
Storage
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:
- One M.2 2230, Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe, Class 35 SSD (slot 1)
- One M.2 2280, Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe, Classs 40 SSD (slot 1)
- One M.2 2280, Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe, Class 40 SSD, Self-encrypting drive (slot 1)
The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration.
| Form factor | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 2230, Class 35 solid-state drive | Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe | Up to 512 GB |
| M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive | Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe | Up to 1 TB |
| M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive | Gen 4 PCIe x4 NVMe | Up to 2 TB |
| M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive, Self-encrypting drive | Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe | Up to 512 |
Media-card Reader
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type | One microSD-card |
| Cards supported |
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Keyboard
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type |
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| Layout | QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
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| Size | X=18.05 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch |
| Shortcut keys | Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.NoteYou can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) by changing the Function Key Behavior in system setup program. Keyboard shortcuts |
Camera
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras | One | One | One |
| Camera type | Integrated 6 mm HD RGB Webcam | Integrated 6 mm HD RGB + IR Webcam | Integrated 6 mm FHD RGB + IR Webcam with proximity sensor and ALS (Optional) |
| Camera location | Front camera | Front camera | Front camera |
| Camera sensor type | CMOS sensor technology | CMOS sensor technology | CMOS sensor technology |
| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image | 0.92 megapixels | 0.92 megapixels | 0.92 megapixels |
| Video | 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps | 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 30 fps |
| Infrared camera resolution: | |||
| Still image | NA | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Video | NA | 640 x 360 | 640 x 360 |
| Diagonal viewing angle: | |||
| Camera | 78.60 degrees | 87 degrees | 87.60 degrees |
| Infrared camera | NA | 87 degrees | 87.60 degrees |
Clickpad
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Clickpad resolution | >=300 dpi |
| Clickpad dimensions: | |
| Horizontal | 115 mm (4.53 inch) |
| Vertical | 67 mm (2.64 inch) |
Power Adapter
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 65 W | 90 W |
| Diameter (connector) | USB-C | USB-C |
| Input voltage | 100 VAC x 240 VAC | 100 VAC x 240 VAC |
| Input frequency | 50 Hz to 60 Hz | 50 Hz to 60 Hz |
| Input current (maximum) | 1.7 A | 1.5 A |
| Output current (continuous) |
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| Rated output voltage | 20 VDC/15 VDC/9 VDC/5 VDC | 20 VDC/15 VDC/9 VDC/5 VDC |
| Temperature range: | ||
| Operating | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Battery
| Description | Values | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery type | 3-cell lithium-ion 42 WHr, ExpressCharge Boost | 4-cell lithium-ion 63 WHr, ExpressCharge Boost | 3-cell lithium-ion 42 WHr LCL | 4-cell lithium-ion 63 WHr LCL |
| Battery voltage | 11.40 VDC | 15.20 VDC | 11.40 VDC | 15.20 VDC |
| Battery weight (maximum) | 0.18 kg (0.40 lb) | 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) | 0.18 kg (0.40 lb) | 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) |
| Battery dimensions: | ||||
| Height | 5.70 mm (0.22 in.) | 5.70 mm (0.22 in.) | 5.70 mm (0.22 in.) | 5.70 mm (0.22 in.) |
| Width | 95.90 mm (3.78 in.) | 95.90 mm (3.78 in.) | 95.90 mm (3.78 in.) | 95.90 mm (3.78 in.) |
| Depth | 207.90 mm (8.19 in.) | 238.00 mm (9.37 in.) | 207.90 mm (8.19 in.) | 238.00 mm (9.37 in.) |
| Temperature range: | ||||
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| Storage | -20 °C to 60 °C (4 °F to 140 °F) | -20 °C to 60 °C (4 °F to 140 °F) | -20 °C to 60 °C (4 °F to 140 °F) | -20 °C to 60 °C (4 °F to 140 °F) |
| Battery operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. |
| Battery charging time (approximate) | From 0% up to 35% in 20 minutes (ExpressCharge Boost), 2 hr (Express charge), 3 hr (Standard charge) (when the computer is off)NoteControl the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, on www.dell.com/ | From 0% up to 35% in 20 minutes (ExpressCharge Boost), 2 hr (Express charge), 3 hr (Standard charge) (when the computer is off)NoteControl the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, on www.dell.com/ | 2 hr (Express charge), 3 hr (Standard charge) (when the computer is off).NoteControl the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, on www.dell.com/ | 2 hr (Express charge), 3 hr (Standard charge) (when the computer is off).NoteControl the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, on www.dell.com/ |
| Life span (approximate) | 1 year | 1 year | 3 years | 3 years |
| Coin-cell battery | CR-2032 | CR-2032 | CR-2032 | CR-2032 |
Display
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | Option four | Option five |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | High Definition (HD) | Full High Definition (FHD) | Full High Definition (FHD) | Full High Definition (FHD) | Full High Definition (FHD) |
| Display-panel technology | Twisted Nematic (TN) | Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) | Wide Viewing Angle (WVA), Low Blue Light (LBL) | Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) | Wide viewing angle (WVA) |
| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | |||||
| Height | 173.95 mm | 173.95 mm | 173.95 mm | 173.95 mm | 173.95 mm |
| Width | 309.4 mm | 309.4 mm | 309.4 mm | 309.4 mm | 309.4 mm |
| Diagonal | 355.6 mm | 355.6 mm | 355.6 mm | 355.6 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Display-panel native resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Luminance (typical) | 220 nits | 250 nits | 400 nits | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Megapixels | 1.049 | 2.07 | 2.07 | 2.07 | 2.07 |
| Color gamut | NTSC 45% | NTSC 45% | sRGB 100% | NTSC 72% | sRGB 100% typ |
| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) | 112 | 157 | 157 | 157 | 157 |
| Contrast ratio (typ) | 300:1 | 600:1 | 1000:1 | 600:1 | 600:1 |
| Response time (max) | 25 ms | 35 ms | 35 ms | 35 ms | 35 ms |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Horizontal view angle | 40 +/-degrees | 80 +/-degrees | 80 +/-degrees | 80 +/-degrees | 80 +/- degrees |
| Vertical view angle |
| 80 +/-degrees | 80 +/-degrees | 80 +/-degrees | 80 +/- degrees |
| Pixel pitch | 0.2265 mm x 0.2265 mm | 0.161 mm x 0.161 mm | 0.161 mm x 0.161 mm | 0.161 mm x 0.161 mm | 0.161 mm x 0.161 mm |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 2.4 W | 3.2 W | 2.5 W | 4.51W | 3.5 W |
| Anti-glare vs glossy finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare | Anti-glare | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Touch options | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
| Description | Power button option | FIPS option |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor technology | Capacitive | Capacitive |
| Sensor resolution | 500 dpi | 508 dpi |
| Sensor pixel size, X | 108 | 256 |
| Sensor pixel size, Y | 88 | 360 |
Chapter 4: Dell low blue light display
[WARNING]
Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
Blue light is a color in the light spectrum which has a short wavelength and high energy. Chronic exposure to blue light, particularly from digital sources, may disrupt sleep patterns and cause long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
The display on this computer is designed to minimize blue light and complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays.
Low blue light mode is enabled at the factory, so no further configuration is necessary.
Recommendations to Reduce Eye Strain:
- Position the display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 and 28 inches (50 and 70 cm) from your eyes.
- Blink frequently to moisten your eyes, wet your eyes with water, or apply suitable eye drops.
- Look away from your display, and gaze at a distant object at 20 ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break.
- Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours.
Chapter 5: Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help Resources
| Self-help resources | Resource location |
|---|---|
| Information about Dell products and services | www.dell.com |
| Tips | |
| Contact Support | In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. |
| Online help for operating system | www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux |
| Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on. | www.dell.com/support |
| Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns. | 1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/?app=knowledgebase. 2. Type the subject or keyword in the Search box. 3. Click Search to retrieve the related articles. |
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
Note
Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.
Note
If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
