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Dell XPS 15 RAM and SSD Hard Drive DIY Upgrade

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Skill Level

Beginner

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$50–200

Equipment

Dell XPS 15 9500

Tools Needed

screwdriver, thermal pad, heatsink
Dell XPS 15 RAM and SSD Hard Drive DIY Upgrade / How to Install. RAM from Dell Base 8 GB to Crucial 64 GB Kit and SSD Hard Drive from Dell Base 256 GB to 2 TB with SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus. Optional Thermal Pad + Heatsink Kit Install. Installed on Dell XPS 15 9500 and similar procedures for other Dell models XPS 13 and XPS 17. 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Removal of Back Cover 6:18 - Component Location Overview 7:54 - Remove Battery Connection 8:25 - RAM Removal and Upgrade Install 9:55 - SSD Upgrade 11:05 - SSD Thermal Pad and Heatsink Upgrade (Optional) 19:13 - Reinstall power cable and back cover 19:34 - Closing Thoughts Hardware Used for Upgrade (Amazon affiliate links below) SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB - https://amzn.to/2GlPou3 Crucial 64GB Kit - https://amzn.to/3ihS09W M.2 Screw Kit - https://amzn.to/2I7MIBd Laptop NVMe M.2 Heatsink with Nano Thermal Pads - https://amzn.to/3lL6std XOOL 80 in 1 Tool Kit - https://amzn.to/2GVdX1c Filmed on: Sony ZV1 - https://amzn.to/2Iey2Al Vlogger Accessory Kit - https://amzn.to/3lL7vt9 K&F Concept 62'' DSLR Tripod - https://amzn.to/33KQFnW Neewer 2 Pieces Bi-color 660 LED Lights - https://amzn.to/30VMYdb Thanks for watching!