Can I fix this old Dell XPS 15?
Tech for Thought · 2K views · 8:46
Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$50–200Equipment
Dell XPS 15Tools Needed
screwdrivers, thermal paste, cleaning supplies, anti-static wrist strapI got my hands on an older version of Dell XPS 15. It's a powerful laptop even today, but it's broken. Can I fix this beast?
Apart from damaged screen and fan, poor thermal paste was causing it to shutdown randomly. Laptop runs stable after disassembling it and replacing thermal paste, which is a partial success in my book.
Now that I know the laptop works, I've ordered a replacement screen and fan. Stay tuned for a future video where I'll do those repairs!
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