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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    Thanks. If you do try it, I guess it will be trial and error as to whether to use the thermal pads only in the area where the noise occurs or to...
    Post by: slimpower, May 21, 2020 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    It is quite annoying for such a premium product. You do get used to it, but it would be nice if it didn't happen. I have often thought about...
    Post by: slimpower, May 20, 2020 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    I have not had many problems with my 7730 (apart from the fingerprint reader which, like my M6600, I just gave up on), but this morning I...
    Post by: slimpower, Feb 5, 2020 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    Thanks, and that's a good point, but technology seems to be moving so fast these days that I doubt the PCIe Gen 4 will be the latest by the time I...
    Post by: slimpower, Nov 6, 2019 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    I have noticed a few of the newer M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs are gen 4. I think the 7730 only has M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots correct? If that's right, I presume...
    Post by: slimpower, Nov 4, 2019 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    That is strange. I did not know that Windows Update even handled Dell Updates. I just ran the Dell Command Update tool on my laptop and I am on...
    Post by: slimpower, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7740/ 7540 specs / release date

    According to hwinfo the 1080 screen on my 7730 is 6-bit. I upgraded from a M6600 and am extremely happy that I did. The 7730 is easier to carry...
    Post by: slimpower, Aug 23, 2019 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    New SSD for Precision 7730

    I am not so sure about that, but can't explain why right now. I will when I can.
    Post by: slimpower, Nov 13, 2018 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Raising laptop's back vs cooling pad (inspiron 7577)

    I use a nice metal stand to raise the back of my laptop and it does seem to help keep them cool, even in very hot weather. I have not tried a...
    Post by: slimpower, Aug 26, 2018 in forum: Dell
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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    The logo is quite discreet and just a different shade of black so that one would have to be stood right next to it to read it. Also, are thieves...
    Post by: slimpower, Aug 21, 2018 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    I have the Timbuk2 Breakout Case and it fits nicely, is strong and lasts for many years but I do not like the handle when carrying like a suitcase...
    Post by: slimpower, Aug 21, 2018 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Is this 2011 Dell Latitude E6420 i7 8GB 320GB Laptop worth $200?

    My M6600 still works and that is 7 years old, but I would proceed with caution. One thing to check very carefully is the battery (how much ware...
    Post by: slimpower, Aug 21, 2018 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    Yes, that pause made me extremely nervous. Thankfully the keyboard lights are on so at least you know (or hope) something is happening. Best to be...
    Post by: slimpower, Aug 17, 2018 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7530 & Precision 7730 owner's thread

    I installed 1.3.7 on my 7730 earlier and everything seems to have worked OK. I do not have the dock (thankfully) so no idea if it has helped with...
    Post by: slimpower, Aug 17, 2018 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
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    Precision 7730,5530,7530 (Coffee Lake) pre-release

    Interesting reading, thanks for sharing. By the sounds of it there are only two HD slots which is not great for a machine like this. The FHD...
    Post by: slimpower, Aug 13, 2018 in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision