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    DELL XPS 15 9560 - Finger print reader

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Straylight, Nov 19, 2017.

  1. Straylight

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    Hello,

    Do I need to upgrade to windows 10 pro to be able to use the finger print reader to log in ?

    thanks
     
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    So once I follow the instructions that should fix the problem?
     
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    Somewhat - but it still requires you to disassemble the device, buy the proper thermal pads and paste and be careful.

    EDIT: Mostly depends on the things you want to do with it. Any type of extremely heavy load scenario will likely not be great.
     
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    Thank you for the info!
     
    Straylight, Nov 19, 2017
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