Dell XPS 15 R2 - L502x - Owners Lounge

I agree with you that the resolution is a bit too high for this size screen and can be a pain at times. Even with the 125% scaling, some programs just don't seem to scale up. In Photoshop, for example, the tools/UI are very small. You'll probably get used to it, unless you have bad eyes. I've gotten used to it, and otherwise put up with it just because everything else about the display is great.

I believe the return policy is 20 days and I'm sure they would exchange it if you needed to.

 

Regarding the replacement for the RAM, you´re right it is no problem and could be done from everyone without loosing the warranty (just unscrew 2 screws open the lid and pull the rams out, very easy)

However the HDD replacement is NOT covered by warranty, because you need to pop out the Keyboard and die Palmrest in order to get to the Harddisk. This Action is known as an Dell technican process and not a customer one, therefore you can not officially change your HDD and have warranty. BUT if you do it gently and have some "crafting skills" it will be very possible to change it back if needed without damaging the nootebook

//EDIT: Im 100% sure here in germany with the warranty and the HDD. The situation in other countries is not known to me but i think its very similar.

/Dev

 

Yeah, I know that RAM is really easily accessible. But could they possibly know you messed with it after you do so?

 

Exactly. I readed some reviews about the 1366x768px screen and it seems like the quality is just average... too bad they don't sell this RGLED with a 1600 res, that would be perfect

Another issue: the laptop came without a backlit keyboard... I thought it was included because I couldn't choose it as an option, but it wasn't. It seems like I'm not the only one with this problem, am I? It's strange because you can buy the (spanish) backlit keyboard on ebay...

Manual: Montar teclado retroiluminado (backlit) en tu dell XPS 15 (L502x) - Comunidad N3D

 

What, you don't get the backlit keyboard by default?
I haven't definitively ordered mine yet, but I didn't see an option for a backlit keyboard either.
What the F?

 

I noticed some of the price packages didn't let me choose the backlit keyboard when i ordered... it probably changes day to day... the package i chose didn't let me choose the os discs, but had the backlit... so be sure the keyboard option shows up before ordering... i think its a $39 extra option...

 

It seems like right now it's available on US laptops only... I guess you should talk with an agent before completing the order (too late for me)

 

Just curious how hot these laptops get when running more intense programing? My current laptop (non-XPS 15) after 2 years won't play video for more than 15 minutes without overheating. I think it's due to use but I want to avoid the issue in my next laptop.

 

What is everyone using to monitor their CPU temperature?

 

I had a technician come to day to replace the 720p screen with the 1080p one after they sent me the wrong spec. However I've noticed some Flex on the bottom border of the screen where the Dell Logo is.

Can anyone tell me if this is normal, or has the technician not done their job properly?

 

I use Real Temp.

 

Well I have been using this for about three years now..and it serves me well...

CPUID - System & hardware benchmark, monitoring, reporting

 

Can some one help me?
I installed the latest version of Nvidia drivers from the site and there is no option to stretch to full screen in it.
driver version is 280.26 WHQL
control panel 3.8.812.0

 

In case anyone wonders, you can check with a little util called MonInfo by Entech. Run as administrator, and the full HD panel should give you this response:

Code:

Monitor
  Windows description...... Algemeen PnP-beeldscherm
  Manufacturer............. AUO
  Plug and Play ID......... AUO17ED
(...snip...)
Timing characteristics
  Native/preferred timing.. 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9)

 

The "Windows Description" of my monitor is "Generic PnP Monitor"; am I missing a driver?

 

Southern Maryland

 

no...right click on pnp monitor in device manager then select properties, then go to details....in the drop down menu select "hardware ids", if you have the 1080 screen you will see "MONITOR/AUO17ED" pic below

 

A lady came today to replace it and I've just checked and it's the one you've mentioned above.

btw. Do you have any flexing when you press the dell logo on the case under the screen?

 

Alternatively I think it would be easier to just right click the desktop and open graphics properties. From here you can adjust the screen resolution/see what it is currently set as. If1920X1080 is there then you have the FHD screen.

 

I consider to buy a XPS 15. I will use this laptop for multitasking, watching HD-movies (1080p mkv-files, wmv-files, Blu-Rays), photo editing (Photoshop CS5), office, winrar. I rarely play games.

I'm thinking of a configuration with Intel® Core i7-2630QM and Full HD 1920x1080 screen.

I don't know which graphics card I have to take: the GT525m or the GT540m. Is there a difference in performance between these two cards apart from gaming? Which one would you recommend? Thanks for the advice.

 

Both cards are same, but on different clock speeds, and if you are not gonna game, i think you will not notice any differences. 525m can be clocked easily and be on pair with 540m tho.

 

The 540M is 12% faster. That's it. Not really even worth $100 IMO.

 

Hi all. I've been reading this forum for quite some time. Decided to say a little hello to you guys. Recently finished reading from page 1-213 of this topic lol. Ordered my xps 15 17/08/11 Specs below

1 225-0675 XPS 15
1 317-6408 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor 2.00 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz
1 317-6413 4GB,DDR3,2 DIMM
1 331-1668 Backlit Internal Keyboard - English
1 320-1673 15.6FHD TLF B+RGLED LCD L50xX
1 421-3874 Camera Software 2.X, Factory Install
1 421-3642 Basic Stage
1 421-4060 Fast Access Facial Recognition 3.0 SW Application
1 320-2120 NVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB graphics with Optimus
1 331-4194 Mexico Energy Label
1 342-2370 750GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
1 318-0490 Elemental Silver Aluminum (WLAN)
1 318-0392 Windows Live Wave 4
1 330-6222 Windows 7 Label
1 331-1674 Resource DVD (L502X)
1 420-6436 PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
1 420-6576 DELL WELCOME,Software Dimension/Inspiron
1 420-9691 DataSafe Local BackUp
1 421-0092 DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG
1 421-0757 Skype VOIP Application
1 421-5780 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, No Media
1 421-4289 Dell Support Center Software 3.0
1 430-4038 Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card
1 410-0548 Adobe Acrobat Reader
1 318-0151 Tray Load Blu-ray Disc BD-Combo (Reads BD and Writes to DVD/CD)
1 318-0434 Roxio Creator Starter, FI
1 421-4550 Power DVD 9.6, 3D
1 318-0138 JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3
1 430-4048 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 and Bluetooth 3.0
1 421-4736 Wireless Display Software
1 410-0573 McAfee Security Center, 15 Month, CNB
1 312-1186 90 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
1 410-0487 Microsoft Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel with ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook
1 937-9312 Next Business Day Service Initial Year
1 937-9332 Next Business Day Service, Technical Support, 2 Year Extended
1 937-9272 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Service Extended Year(s)
1 937-9262 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Service Inital YR
1 929-1819 Lojack, 1 year Bundled Package
1 421-3866 Software, Lojack Standard 1 year, LA/BZ

Total : $1490 US Dollars (After about $165 discount)

I want to thank all of you for contributions made on this forum. Very informative, helped me alot in my decision making.For those wondering about eta.Ordered 17/08/11, expected delivery date 01/09/11 - 07/09/11. I'm from the caribbean.

 

That's true, it will tell you what the max resolution is. But Dell has been known to use different panels with the same res in the same model laptop, which could result in different quality of the picture. So to be sure you have the right panel, check the ID. The reason I posted the link to MonInfo is because this program reads the ID from the monitor itself, and the reference in the driver mentioned here a few posts back is taken from the system registry. Most likely that is the same, but that's not a given.

I have no flexing, unless I press reeaally hard, but I guess anything will flex if you apply enough pressure, so that's probably not what you mean

 

I have a little bit of flexing, but it really does not bother me because it does not seem to affect the overall integrity of the laptop.

 

I'm looking for most quiet harddrive. Minimum 500GB. For my l502x with 60GB SDD. Any recomendations?
Thanks

 

Hey, i'm having an issue with my XPS, I have posted a thread about it but I figured I might get a better response here. Mainly with League Of Legends, games crash on minimising, I think it is do to with my Optimus GPU but am unsure.

Has anyone else had a similar issue? If so, please tell me how you dealt with it!

Oh and also, here are my specs, if you can't see them.

DELL XPS L502X (R2) - Intel Core i5 2410M - nVidia GT540M 2GB - 4GB DDR3 1066?mhz RAM - 500GB 7200rpm HDD - 1920x1080 RGBLED 15" - Backlit Keyboard - 2x USB 3.0

 

Yes, I've some flexing there (not enough so that pressing it will do anything, but enough so that if you do press it you know it's moving...). I don't really think it's an issue though, how often are you going to be applying pressure to the Dell logo at the bottom of the screen?

 

Ok ive just bought a Dell XPS 15 L502X|CPU: Intel Core i5-2410M|RAM: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz|GPU: NVIDIA GT 525M 1GB|HDD: Seagate 500GB 7200RPM|DISPLAY:15.6" HD+ WLED (720p) and i need help in optimizing my display.. the color isnt good and video/picture quality is horrible.. what changes do i make to make it look better?

 

You can try adjusting the colors by using the calibrate feature in the display control panel, but you're never going to be able to make up for the terrible contrast ratio.

Return it and buy a new XPS 15 with the upgraded 1920x1080 display instead.

 

Hey, I can't get wired internet to work. Is there a driver I need?

 

+1

Yes.



need to add some text here, my message was less than 10 chars, and that's too short to post

 

Thank you!

 

How do I make my computer turn off the keyboard backlight automatically when I unplug it? Would turning it off make a significant difference in battery life?

 

Not really ... turn it off like save an extra 10 mins of battery life.

 

Congrats on your purchase!
I'm sure you'll be very happy with it...l love mine and have no issues with it.

I too read most of the pages but stopped at page 68. I wanted to know as much as I could before buying one.

 

Congrats! I have ordered my second xps 15 ( the first one had issues), I ordered on the 22nd and it already shipped on the 26th..Dell ships so fast these days even with customized laptops, I got mine for 1600$ without tax , here are the specs:

1 225-0675 XPS L502X (Direct)
1 312-1186 90 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Batt (L502X)
1 317-6409 Intel Core i7-2720QM 2.20 GHz
1 317-6415 8GB,DDR3,2 DIMM, 1333MHz (L502X)
1 320-1673 15.6FHD TLF B+RGLED LCD L50xX
1 320-2120 NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 2GB US (L502X)
1 331-1668 Backlit Internal Keyboard - Eng (L502X)
1 331-1674 Resource DVD (L502X)
1 342-2370 750GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
1 421-5804 Win 7 Prof 64 SP1, Eng, No Media,CNB

Complete care : 4 years ( including premium hardware support)

Thanks

 

The NVIDIA-website says the GT540M has:

NVIDIA® 3DTV Play™ and HDMI 1.4a Support5
Support for HDMI 1.4a including GPU accelerated Blu-ray 3D support (Blu-ray 3D playback may require the purchase of a compatible software player from CyberLink, ArcSoft, Corel, or Sonic), x.v.Color, HDMI Deep Color, and 7.1 digital surround sound. Connect your laptop to a 3D enabled TV and using NVIDIA 3DTV Play software, stream all your 3D content onto the big screen, including 3D gaming, picture viewing and 3D web video streaming. See www.nvidia.com/3dtv for more details.

See: GeForce GT 540M - Features - GeForce




It is not said about the GT525M.

See: GeForce GT 525M - Features - GeForce



Also the GT540M is listed here: http://www.nvidia.com/object/3dtv-play-system-requirements.html The GT525M isn't listed.



Is it true that the GT525M doesn't have these features?

 

hey,
i just bought a Dell XPS L502X two days ago and last night i noticed that the hard drive activity light and battery charging lights on the back of the screen do not work at all .. is this a hardware problem? should i go and exchange my laptop, coz they gave me a 7 day exchange warranty in case of any HARDWARE problem ..??

 

Yeah, you should do that, coz i am pretty sure it's hardware problem.

 

First BSOD today... happened when I was playing some older .avi files with DivX 7 Player.

 

I can't hibernate D=.. When I press hibernate it goes into hibernation and re-powers back up without me pressing anything.. ==..

 

HI all-

have a new L502X w/i7-2720QM, 8Gb RAM, GT540M and Intel 1030-N wifi.

I'm having 2 annoying glitches:

#1 - I have 2 devices that aren't/won't install properly - the webcam and a PCI Simple Communications controller. I've tried deleting and reloading the webcam drivers to no avail. And in the other case, both the wifi and GbE cards appear to be working properly, so what network controller is this referring to?

#2 - my system fan is constantly in a start/stop/start/stop cycle. An nVidia GPU widget I downloaded tells me the GPU temperature and CPU temperature are low 50Cs (51-53C) so why is this fan constantly trying to start up and run when the system is not working hard?

 

A program is keeping your soundcard awake or one of your other hardware devices, which is preventing sleep. Process of elimnation by disabling enabling stuff I am afraid in order to solve it.

1. Not sure, first hit on google but second post gives a suggestion Driver question -PCI Simple Communications Controller

2. Close the widget and the Intel turbo boost gadget.

 

I've been looking to remove my cdrom drive for a few weeks now. I really don't use it. I use steam for games, and itunes for music. I also have a usb cdrom that I use for my netbook. But really, I haven't used a cd in a long while other then to do a fresh install. Any its not like this would be a forever change, I could always put in back in. So here is what I've found...

2nd HDD or SSD Caddy for DELL XPS 15 (L501x, L502x) [OBHD-SATA12-SATA-BU] - $44.75 : NewmodeUS, Hard Drive Caddys for Notebooks

It sounds pretty simple, remove the cd drive and put this thing in its place with an additional hard drive. Any opinions?

 

For the fan issue, I agree with Risco close the monitoring software that worked for me.

 

Or... save yourself a few bucks and buy this instead: 12.7mm SATA 2nd HDD Caddy FOR ACER HP DELL ASUS DV25 | eBay

 

I'm an over weight, balding American Man, save money?!?! NEVER!

Seriously thanks for the link. Seems pretty straight forward, you have any experience with them?

 

I have backed up my system with windows backup. If I use it to restore my system, will it destroy the recovery partition?

 

Does anyone know if you can use a 125v power cord from a sxps1645 on a L502x?