Go-anywhere productivity and durability
Take your office wherever you go with the redesigned Dell Latitude E5420. This laptop is built for the new mobile business class with the durability, productivity, security and easy manageability you’ve come to expect from the Latitude E-Family laptops.
- Windows 7 Professional
- Productive mobility with 36 cm (14") HD, WLED screen
- Optional backlit keyboard for outstanding productivity in low-light settings
- 4-, 6- and 9-cell battery options

Redesigned for work in your world
The redesigned Latitude™ E5420 is ideal for professionals looking for a budget-friendly blend of mobility and at-your-desk computing.
Ready for whatever your work might dish out, this highly durable laptop is stylishly armored top to bottom with a hard-wearing Tri-Metal™ design, including an anodized brushed aluminum display back, reinforced steel hinges, a magnesium alloy internal frame and zinc alloy latches. The Latitude E5420 is also equipped with a protective LCD seal, 360-degree bumper for added screen protection and a spill-resistant keyboard that can outlast the bumps and spills of everyday work.
You can enjoy outstanding productivity with the optional backlit* keyboard, ideal for in-flight use or in low-light settings, and a wide array of long-life battery options to help keep productivity in full swing.
Lastly, as a member of the Latitude E-Family, the E5420 provides go-anywhere productivity, confident security and efficient manageability in a built-to-last, durable design — all that you’ve come to expect from the Latitude “E.”
Ready for whatever your work might dish out, this highly durable laptop is stylishly armored top to bottom with a hard-wearing Tri-Metal™ design, including an anodized brushed aluminum display back, reinforced steel hinges, a magnesium alloy internal frame and zinc alloy latches. The Latitude E5420 is also equipped with a protective LCD seal, 360-degree bumper for added screen protection and a spill-resistant keyboard that can outlast the bumps and spills of everyday work.
You can enjoy outstanding productivity with the optional backlit* keyboard, ideal for in-flight use or in low-light settings, and a wide array of long-life battery options to help keep productivity in full swing.
Lastly, as a member of the Latitude E-Family, the E5420 provides go-anywhere productivity, confident security and efficient manageability in a built-to-last, durable design — all that you’ve come to expect from the Latitude “E.”

Design that’s built to last
Doing business today means working anytime, anywhere. You need a laptop to keep up with your work style. Latitude™ E-Family laptops combine world-class design with durability to perform, wherever business takes you.- Look sharp while working hard, thanks to the Dell Tri-Metal™ design with an anodized brushed aluminum LCD finish.
- Worry less about making a mess with the spill-resistant keyboard and LCD protective seal that helps to form a barrier around your LCD panel when closed.
- Appreciate the fine details, from strong steel hinges and zinc alloy display latch to the durable powder-coated underside that helps guard against nicks and scratches.

Go-anywhere productivity
Get long-lasting power and performance to make your job easier, whether you are in the office or on the road. Latitude™ E-Family laptops are built with your business in mind, offering great features to help increase productivity.- Stay productive with a variety of battery life options, including a 4-cell, 6-cell, 9-cell and 9-cell (97Wh) 3-year limited hardware warranty* Lithium Ion battery options.
- Multitask at the speed of business with Intel® Core™ processor options, high-bandwidth DDR3 memory.
- Communicate effectively worldwide with built-in webcam, array microphones that help provide better sound quality and a high-performing antenna for ideal mobile broadband connections.
- Work in your comfort zone with 180-degree LCD movement.
- Type anywhere with the only commercial laptop to offer a backlit keyboard* option.
Confident security
Enjoy seamless integration into your IT environment and rest easy knowing that Latitude™ E-Family laptops — and your company data — are secure and protected anywhere in the world.


Know your data is secure with Dell’s Data Protection Encryption, and protect your data from unexpected mishaps with Dell Fast Response Free-Fall Sensor and StrikeZone™.

Control who has access to your data with Dell Data Protection Access, contactless smart card and fingerprint reader login access options.

Help prevent system viruses and contain data leaks with port control options.

Management made easy
Manage and maintain your fleet of Latitude™ E-Family laptops with ease from planning and deploying to ongoing maintenance and support.- Confidently plan future product roll-outs with Dell Latitude’s long life cycles, transitions and ImageWatch™ advance look at software and hardware changes.
- Upgrade or service key components conveniently via one single access door.
- Save time and money with Dell KACE™ easy to use systems management appliances.
- Know you have a partner with Dell for maintaining and supporting your systems with a wide range of customizable and globally focused service and support options.
Processor
- Intel® Core™ i7 (2640M)
Intel® Core™ i5 (2540M, 2520M)
Operating System
- Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit (English) - EMRP, No Media
Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit (English) - EMRP, No Media
Windows® 7 Ultimate 32-bit (English), No Media
Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit (English), No Media
Chipset
- Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
Video Card
- Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Display
- 36 cm (14") HD (1366x768) Anti-Glare LED
36 cm (14") FHD (1920x1080) Anti-Glare LED
Optical Drive
- DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Connectivity
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless LAN and WiMAX Options:
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205
Intel® Centrino® Advanced -N + WiMAX 6250
Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300
Dell Wireless 1501 (802.11 b/g/n 1x1)
Dell Wireless 1530 (802.11 a/g/n 2x2)
Mobile Broadband* & GPS Options:
Dell Wireless™ 5630 Multi-mode HSPA-EVDO Mini Card (Gobi™ 3000) with A-GPS
Dell Wireless™ 5550 Single-mode HSPA Mini Card with A-GPS
Bluetooth Option:
Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth® 3.0
Multimedia
- High Quality Speakers
Stereo headphone/Microphone combo jack
Integrated, noise reducing array microphones
Optional Integrated HD video webcam and Dell Webcam Central software
Ports, Slots & Chassis
- Network connector (RJ-45)
USB 2.0 (4) – 1 USB/eSATA combo
Stereo headphone/Microphone combo jack
Memory card reader, 54 mm ExpressCard, 1394
Docking Connector, VGA, HDMI
1 Full and 2 Half Mini Card Slots
Optional SmartCard Reader, PC Card
Dimensions & Weight*
Width: 13.78" / 350mm
Height: (front/back) 1.18"/29.90 to 1.28"/32.5mm
Depth: 9.45" / 240mm
Starting weight: 4.50lbs / 2.04kg (with 4-cell battery and airbay)
Input
Single pointing or Dual Pointing Keyboard: Standard or Backlit
Multi-touch Touchpad
Power
- 4-cell (40Whr) Lithium Ion battery with ExpressCharge™
6-cell (60Wh) Lithium Ion battery with ExpressCharge™
9-cell (97Wh) Lithium Ion battery
9-cell (97Wh) 3 Year Limited Hardware Warranty* Lithium Ion battery
Power Options
65 Watt or 90W AC Adapter
90W Auto/Air DC adapter (optional)
Regulatory
- Regulatory Model: P16G
Regulatory Type: P16G001
Energy Star 5.0
EPEAT Gold
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
Systems Management
- DASH 1.1
Dell can offer, via Local Partners, a wide range of Services to suit you and your business. Extensions to the parts or exchange warranty, upgrades to any service level required, International warranty, Installation Services, and other competitive items are available. Dell can also offer Custom Factory Integration (CFI) to customise hardware settings and add Asset Services.
Please contact your Local Partner for further information.
Please contact your Local Partner for further information.

