Dell XPS 15 9500
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Dell XPS 15 9500
| Preliminary Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2020-05-13 |
| Leak Risk | Low? |
| Batteries | Li-ion 86 Wh 6-Cell @11,4V |
| Mounting Technology | Through Hole, SMD, ? |
| Capacitor Types | ? |
| Destructive Entry | No |
| Hardware Specifications | |
| CPU | Intel i5-10300H / i7-10750H / i7-10875H / i9-10885H |
| Memory Capacity | 4 - 64GB @2933Mhz |
| Memory Type | SODIMM Dual channel |
| Storage | 2x M.2 (SATA and NVME x4 @Gen 3) 2230/2280 Max 2TB |
| Graphics | GTX 1650Ti |
| Sound | Realtek ALC289, 2 Subwoofers + 2 speakers |
| Power Requirements | |
| Input Voltage | 20V DC (USB PD) |
| Current (Amps) | 6.5 |
| Power Connector | USB-C |
The Dell XPS is a series of laptops, which have a focus more on design and quality of use, then performance.
Known Issues
Symptom or Problem Encountered
Causes
- Trackpad is loose
- Subwoofers don't work by default in Linux
Solutions
- Contact Dell Support for a free repair
- Subwoofer fix TBD
Disassembly Notes
To dissemble the laptop, you need to unscrew the 8 torx 5 screws, then use a spudger to to unclip the clips. Start at the front corners, work your way to the middle, then start again at the front corners and make your way to the back. Then just lift up the bottom panel.
Feel free to disconnect the battery for safety using a small hard stick, preferably not metallic, in the bottom right corner.