Questions tagged [dell-xps]
A series of high-end Dell computers
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Windows 10 laptop changes brightness depending on the screen contents
I have a Dell XPS 13 (9350) running Windows 10 and I can't seem to disable the automatic brightness changing depending on what's on the screen. If the screen is primarily light the brightness will go ...
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Can I delete the OEM partition on the new Dell XPS 15?
My new Dell XPS 15 L521X just arrived. I need to set this up to dual boot Linux. Sadly, the system comes with four primary partitions. I can't do a clean install at the moment, so one of the ...
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Dell XPS M1530 overheating
My Dell XPS M1530 gets insanely hot. What can I do?
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I just confirmed that the cooling fan is not moving. Is there any way of replacing a laptop fan?
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Number of Processors and Computer Speed relation?
Does changing the number of processors under Boot Advanced Options affect computer speed?
I have Dell XPS 15z Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) OS with 4GB RAM, intel i5 processor @2.5 Ghz and 1GB ...
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Cursor moves slightly during trackpad click
I've noticed this on a few laptops, but this question is specifically for the Dell XPS 13 with the precision touchpad. Often if I attempt to click using the trackpad, the cursor will move slightly ...
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Error trying to install Windows 7 on Dell XPS13 9360
I just bought a brand new Dell XPS13 9360. It came with Windows 10 but I'd like to install Windows 7 on it because I really, really want to stay on Windows 7 and not upgrade until they pry it out of ...
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What's this extra R-like character on my '4' key?
I recently got a Dell XPS 13, it comes with a standard US-Intl layout (well, as 'standard' as these laptop keyboards get, anyway), except there is an extra R-like character on the 4 key.
I've never ...
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RAM issue with Dell XPS 1640
I have this laptop from 2009
N07X1604
STUDIO XPS 16 : INTEL CORE 2 DUO T9900(3
MEMORY : 4096MB (2X2048) 1067MHZ DDR3 DU
As you see, it comes with 2 modules of 2gb 1067MHZ DDR3.
Now I have searched ...
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Can I connect two other monitors to my Dell Studio XPS?
I currently have a Dell Studio XPS laptop that I connect to an external monitor with the standard VGA output. I have also bought a Display port to DVI adaptor that I would like to connect to another ...
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Dell XPS 13 poor aux sound quality
I recently bought a Dell XPS 13 9370, and have found the audio quality when listening with earphones/earbuds through the aux port (3.5 mm jack) to be washed out and not very clear. I have disabled all ...
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Frequent DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION BSOD on Windows 8
I am having frequent Blue Screens of Death on my new Windows 8 Dell XPS 13 UltraBook. The specifics:
Hardware (screenshot of device manager with what I think are the most relevant items expanded):
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Properly disabling Intel SRT
I just purchased a Dell XPS 8500 that comes with a 2TB mechanical HDD + 32GB SSD that is configured to use Intel's SRT.
I'm planning to dual boot Win7 and Ubuntu, but it seems like SRT drivers are ...
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Windows 10 Hibernating on Lid Close
This is a strange occurrence that I can't for the life of me figure out. For information: I'm running a Dell XPS 13" with Windows 10.
To reproduce the issue: I will close my lid while working on ...
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Is it possible to use two external monitors with Dell XPS 15z?
On the Dell XPS 15z there are both an HDMI-port and a Mini DisplayPort. Is it possible to connect both of these at the same time as a way to get dual external monitors?
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Sometimes my touchpad changes so that "tap" becomes "start drag" rather than "click". How can I fix this without a reboot?
I have a 2015 Dell XPS (new style), and sometimes it exhibits the above behaviour. Typically once a week or so. I've not noticed any common pattern that triggers it.
A reboot always fixes it, but ...
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