Dell XPS 15 L502X Tools and Updates

[Falco152]

Dell factory image is almost close to a clean install, so stick with 2. No mess, no fuss. Just uninstall programs that you know you won't use now or in the next 3 years.

It also easier for Dell to accept fault with a running factory base if something naughty going on.

1 is for those who are just bored ;P, depending on your technical experience it's either a pleasant few hours or a nightmarish week.



3. Just use Windows Disk Management under computer administration tools. It has a simple resizing and extension tool.

[vishnukumar]

Dell factory image is almost close to a clean install, so stick with 2. No mess, no fuss. Just uninstall programs that you know you won't use now or in the next 3 years.

It also easier for Dell to accept fault with a running factory base if something naughty going on.

1 is for those who are just bored ;P, depending on your technical experience it's either a pleasant few hours or a nightmarish week.



3. Just use Windows Disk Management under computer administration tools. It has a simple resizing and extension tool.

Thank you Falco152

[perrikwp]

The fan "on off" problems stem from the nvidia card coming on and off. I found on mine that a GPU monitor sidebar gadget that I downloaded was causing the GPU to come on to check the temps every few seconds. I turned off the widget and haven't had a problem since.

[owlservice]

Is Dell factory image on all XPS 15 L502X laptops because I am in the UK and damned if I can find it. I hit F8 and followed the manual but when I get to the screen of options there is no Dell factory image.

The manual tells me to login as 'administrator' but all I see is my username but when I click next there is no image to restore from.

I checked my partitions and recovery is definitely there.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[orl78]

Add an ssd drive using the modeus optical bay replacement, I got a crucial 128gb for about £160, in 15 yrs as a developer this is the most incredible performance improvement I have experienced, it was already quick but this really is astounding

[ishmoo21]

how did you get to use the ssd as your hd. i installed a 64gb ssd in the optical bay and if i boot up my hdd the ssd is shown in the device manager but not under my computer. any advice?

[meurglys0]

What's your experience ?

Thanks for compiling this thread...

You may want to check this thread to read about my USB 3.0 problem and add the solution that worked for me to your thread, so others with the same issue may benefit from it.

[chingazo]

This is a very helpful thread. I recently purchased XPS15 L502x and have been looking out for such information.

[cool_recep]

New firmware update is out!

NEC/Renesas USB 3.0 Firmware 3.0.2.8.0.8

[Tazzle]

Howdy. New USB3.0 Renesas driver. Seems to fix my problems.

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta....1.19.0_PV.exe)