Dell Latitude 5300 Repair

For troubleshooting your Dell Latitude 5300, refer to this guide.

Released in late August 2019, the Dell Latitude 5300 was marketed towards professionals requiring dependable performance wherever they go. With a 13.3" screen, Full HD Resolution, 8 GB of ram and sporting an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, the device, classified as a notebook, is made for everyday use. The Dell Latitude 5300 has a 256 GB SSD and a 4-cell lithium-ion battery with a capacity size of 60 Wh. Customers say the devices is lightweight, increasing portability, and describe the backlit keyboard as comfortable and having "clicky feedback." However, some users have reported the device gets warm under heavy loads, adding that the cooling system is loud and relatively ineffective.

The Dell Latitude 5300 is a 13-inch laptop with a black design and the Dell logo on the front of the display and bottom of the device. The model name “Latitude 5300” can be found on a label on the bottom panel. You can also confirm the model in system settings or BIOS.

• Brand: DELL
• Family: Latitude
• Series: 5000
• Model Name: 5300
• Release Date: May 30th, 2019
• Color: Black
• Dimensions: 12" x 8.2" x 0.7" (WxDxH)
• Manufacturer Warranty: Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site
• Included Accessories: Power adapter

• Diagonal: 13.3"
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Pixel Density: 166 ppi
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Max Refresh Rate: 60Hz
• HD Type: Full HD
• LED Backlight: Yes
• Touchscreen: No

• CPU: Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U/1.6GHz
• Max Speed: 3.9GHz
• Core Number: Quad-Core
• Cache: 6 MB
• 66-Bit: Yes

• Ram: 8 GB
• Max Ram Supported: 32 GB
• Ram Type: DDR4 SDRAM
• Form Factor: SO-DIMM 260-pin

• GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620
• Camera: Yes, HD
• Camera Features: Fixed focus, 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
• Video Resolution: 1280 x 720 px
• Frame Rate: 30 FPS
• Sound: Stereo speakers, array microphone

• Type: 4-Cell lithium ion
• Capacity: 60 Wh

• Interfaces: USB 3.1 Gen, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare), Headphone/microphone combo jack, HDMI, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
• Memory Card Reader: Yes (microSD)

Before starting the replacement, make sure the laptop is completely powered off, unplugged, and disconnected from any external devices. After removing the base cover, the battery cable should be disconnected from the system board before loosening the battery screws and lifting the battery out. When installing the new battery, align it correctly in the battery bay, secure the screws, reconnect the battery cable, and reattach any adhesive tape. Dell also warns that swollen lithium-ion batteries should not be reused and should be handled carefully and replaced properly.

Dell Latitude 5300 Official Owner's Manual
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Dell's Official Diagnostics and Support Page

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