Dell XPS 15 9500

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Dell XPS 15 9500
Preliminary Information
Release Year 2020-05-13
Leak Risk None
Batteries Li-ion 86 Wh 6-Cell @11,4V
Mounting Technology SMD
Capacitor Types Ceramic
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
Display Interface USB Type - C
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 two fingernails on the side of the connector, wiggle it out. The battery connector is located in the bottom right corner.

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