Case
The technology inside the 5310 is packed into a fancy metal case that comes without frills. The chassis has a light silver-gray color. The black display frame is an exception. Moreover, Dell makes use of matte surfaces throughout. The battery is firmly installed, and there is no maintenance hatch. You can access the inside after removing the bottom cover - more on this later.
The Latitude shows good workmanship. The gap dimensions are in order, and no excess material and/or sharp edges are to be noticed. However, there is room for improvement in terms of stability. In this way, the base unit can be bent next to the right and left sides of the keyboard. In addition, the base unit can also be slightly twisted. But the whole situation is still kept just within the limits. The same goes for the lid. Pressure on the back of the lid doesn't lead to changes on the image. The tight hinges hold the lid firmly in position. Moreover, opening the lid with one hand is possible with a little finger-hand-arm gymnastics. The maximum aperture angle is 180A°.
The Latitude is one of the most compact devices within our comparison field. In terms of weight, it is largely on a par with most competitors.