Dell 5420 Webcam Driver Download [2021]
Lorita Swartzwelder
Not every user is seeing this problem, but the ones who do have 5410 or 5420 Dell laptops. This makes me think it's a wider issue and not just us. But I can't find anyone else experiencing this online, but I feel like it can't just be us. These machines are deployed a vanilla Windows image via MDT, all latest drivers are injected and software like Teams is installed as later part of the task sequence during OSD.
The 3.8 x 2.1 touchpad on the Latitude 5420 is fluid and responsive, unlike the irritating touchpad on the Latitude 7424 Rugged Extreme, which lacks Microsoft Precision drivers. I had no problems executing Windows 10 gestures, including pinch-to-zoom and four-finger tap to open Cortana. While I don't personally use one, some enterprise users might lament the lack of a pointing stick.
The selfie I snapped using the Latitude 5420's 720p webcam appeared grainy. Details in my face, like strands of hair in my beard and the creases under my eyes, were blotchy, as if they had been painted on. Apart from the visual noise, the camera did a decent job of capturing the deep purple color of my sweater and the blue-green tone in my eyes.
Dell packaged a handful of tools designed for its durable laptops into a program called Dell Rugged. The app opens a sidebar with quick access to an on-screen keyboard, brightness and volume controls, and Dell's own camera app. Expanding the interface reveals icons for wireless settings, Night Mode and Airplane Mode. Additional Dell programs on the Latitude 5420 include Dell Command for updating your PC's drivers, firmware and BIOS and a battery diagnostics program called Dell Power Manager.
However, if you need even more protection against extreme environments, then look to the Latitude 7424 Rugged Extreme. While it's even pricier than its lower-end sibling, the 7424 Rugged Extreme (starting at $3,499, reviewed at $5,123) passed additional durability tests, including a 6-foot drop and blowing rain. It also lasts longer on a charge than the 5420 Rugged. Unfortunately, the 7424 Rugged Extreme lacks Microsoft Precision drivers, which makes the touchpad a nuisance to use.
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If you have Windows 8 or higher (eg. Windows 10), then the webcam might be already installed through Windows Update. If that doesn't apply, then visit the official website and download the Driver Update tool. It will install all the missing drivers for your laptop as long as you have a supported operating system.
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