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The Dell Latitude 5420 is a ruggedized and waterproof laptop.

Where to apply sticker for MagSafe SSD enclosure

Hi fellow fixers,

I want to attach a MagSafe SSD enclosure on my Laptop (originally meant for iPhone). That is possible with a small metallic ring sticker (I have it around the iFixit sticker, it is black on back, might be hard to see but it is there).

Just as I applied this, I realized that no all parts of the laptop might be safe enough to have a power magnet around.

That prompted me to write this question. What is a safe place on this laptop for attaching a magnet near? I think currently it is near the battery and the screen of course (but the screen is broken already so I don't care much about it damaging)

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From what I can see, it looks like your laptop is entirely solid state, meaning theoretically there is nothing that will be damaged by magnets as strong as those used for MagSafe. It's good that you're concerned about damaging something though. Your current magnet placement is fine, but you could install it anywhere along the top edge of the screen and be ok. Lower down from there, closer to the hinge would be over the computer's motherboard, but the strength of the magnets will be significantly lower through all the laptop's layers. Hope this helps!

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