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 Max
Power Connector USB-C

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is part of the Dell XPS laptop series, which have focus more on excellent design and quality (of use), then performance.

Known Issues

Issues

  • Trackpad is loose.
  • Subwoofers (of the 9500) don't work by default in Linux. Due to a driver error, the subwoofers get a highpass filtered signal.

Solutions

  • Contact Dell Support for a free repair.
  • Subwoofer fix TBD.


Replacement Parts

Power Supply (use with IEC C5 cord, not included) - DigiKey Mouser

IEC C5 Power Cord:

American (Type B Plug)

3': DigiKey Mouser

6': DigiKey Mouser

10': DigiKey Mouser

Australian:

6': DigiKey Mouser

10': DigiKey

European (Type E/F Plug)

3': DigiKey Mouser

6': DigiKey Mouser

10': DigiKey Mouser

Italian

6': Mouser

UK

6': DigiKey Mouser

10': DigiKey Mouser


References