Dell G15 Hardware Upgrade Options (Storage and RAM) and How to Open It Up
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- I get a lot of questions on what you can upgrade after purchasing the Dell G15 so I answer those questions in this video. Also a quick guide on how to open the chassis.
Here is a link to (potentionally) compatible RAM:
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Make sure to read reviews to see if the RAM really runs are 3200mhz out of the box.
Recommended SSD: (SK Hynix are highly rated with low power and heat)
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For the M.2 NVME mount I used you can find it here:
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or search for part PXNWV.
This link should be the real bracket, but I haven't tested it:
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Amazon links are affiliate links so thanks for clicking!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Opening the bottom panel
02:19 Storage upgrade options
04:43 RAM upgrade options
07:22 Wifi card upgrade options
07:32 Closing the bottom panel 
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Thanks for taking the time to upload this video, and especially explaining the captive screws since I thought I was breaking something lol. Another tip for anyone reading this in the future is to use a soft plastic wedge to go along the sides of the panel.
You are helping me a lot with this videos and I thank you for it! You got yourself a subscriber. I think I'm gonna watch all your Dell G15 videos.
Keep up a good work for us noobs :)
Thanks! Glad I could help.
I ordered a G15 from Dell for $657 and a Alienware case for it. I plan on upgrading the Ram and SSD with a 1TB. I never owned a gaming laptop though excited to see how it performs since it originally is $800. Great video on how to upgrade the storage.
Thanks for watching. Dell has been doing well lately with their laptop performance so it should be good. Sounds like you got a great deal too. If you got one of the newer ones though I heard they now only have one SSD slot.
Great video, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
G.skills 64gb ram WILL work in the Dell G15 as I just installed some today and was up and running with no problems!😊
Thanks, nice to have confirmation. They always put their max amount in their documentation as what they tested for instead of what the max it can actually support.
Sheesh man jus had to commend you for answer nearly every question in the comment section
Thanks. The comments slowly trickle in so it's no big deal to look over them every couple of days.
I have had this laptop for a bit now and I'm looking to get some more storage for it, I'm not that knowledgeable when it comes to computers so I'm curious if I would have to do any sort of data transfer in order to upgrade the storage or if I can just replace the stick with no problems. In the past I added a second stick of ram, but that didn't require me to replace anything. Thanks!
If you’re adding the storage to the second slot you don’t have to do any data transfer. It’ll show up as a second drive (usually D:) in Windows. If you want to replace the drive in the original slot or want to use the new drive as the main Windows drive you’ll need to do a data transfer. Most new name brand SSDs will let you download their data transfer app for free and run you through the process if that’s what you want to do.
Thank you for the Storage Options discussion. I have a Dell G15- 5515 and since it came with a 256GB drive, I've been meaning to upgrade or add a second drive.
•I didn't know the Dell G15 only benefits up to Gen 3 and PS5s only takes Gen 4 and above. Thank you for the clarification.
•I was told that all SSDs have to use a heat-sink (especially if they're being used to play games). I'll keep your advice in mind, but I still want to use one with a heat sink. Preferably a Gen 3 on the Right side (since I only have the initial SDD on the Left Side).
With all of that to consider, which models do you recommend I should buy? I haven't seen many M.2 SSDs available through Dell directly (that are still in stock). I live in Canada, but if you know a model or brand, I'll look them up.
Samsung and SK Hynix brand have been reviewed very well for laptops due to their low heat and lower power consumption compared to other brands. I’m sure there will be many deals this holiday season for them.
I’m currently using no heat sinks in both my drives. I replaced the original SSD (it was a 2230 size perfect for the Steam Deck) and haven’t noticed performance problems. I only put games on the second drive though.
@@Loaded0 Thanks for all the suggestion. I've decided to go with the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (MZ-V7S2T0B/AM for ($199 Canadian Dollar at $85 off). Its 3rd gen and its dimensions are 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 (mm) (M.2 2280 on Dell's Store). According to the G15 specifications on the Dell website, it can fit the 2230 or 2280 size, so that works. I was also tempted by the 980 PRO, since its a 2280 size, but you said this laptop would see no difference or additional benefits above 3rd gen. Thanks again for the advice. I'll let you know how it works.
Yeah either ones are good choices. You could get the faster one to use in a future PC, but storage gets cheaper and faster quick so really no reason to.
Would you recommend a 2280 M.2 bracket? Would it still run ok without it? Otherwise is it readily available and will it work for any laptop or is there one specifically made for this laptop?
It’s not a specific 2280 size for the bracket. You move it around depending on whether the m.2 is 2230 size or 2280 size. It’s also specific to many Dell laptops but not other brands. Nothing will be holding the SSD in place so you kind of need one to keep it secure, but you can probably use something else to hold it in place too.
You should check out the 2022 refreshed version of the G15 which offers a 12th gen intel processor and a RTX 3070 ti; it also features a RGB light panel at its chin. Really informative video btw. Should I upgrade the RAM? Is it worth it?
I have a specific video for RAM upgrade performance and in my opinion it’s not worth upgrading unless you’re changing it to more RAM. If you already have 16GB then not much reason to upgrade unless you want 32.
i have 1 stick of 8gb ddr4 stock ram. what if i use 1 fury stick with the stock ram?
It should work but you won’t get the best performance out of the ram upgrade.
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@@Loaded0 if I want 32 GB ram for this laptop which would you suggest?
I have this laptop, the G15 5515, and on the right hand side a small amount of Red Bull spilled that hit the lower right portion of the num pad. I very quickly dabbed it up, shut it all down and wiped the entire surface and while keyboard. I turned it upside down and nothing came out from anywhere. I see that when you open it, there is a lot in the way of where anything would have got to if I wanted to clean it. Should I go through and remove everything until I can get to that area? Or should I be okay? It still stays up and shuts down as normal.
It should be ok if it's working well now. Since it didn't affect anything it might have just dried up on the keyboard membrane and didn't get to any of the electronic components.
So i'm wondering if this is compatible i used the crucial scanner it gave me that i hate only having 512GB when apps and games nowadays take up a ton of storage so i was thinking about upgrading this is the name Crucial P3 Plus 2TB PCIe M.2 2280 SSD and this is the description 2TB M.2 (2280) Single-Sided SSD • PCIe NVMe Gen 4 • 5,000 MB/s Read, 4,200 MB/s Write
Yeah the crucial will work fine. The speeds won’t be as fast since it’ll run only at gen 3 speeds though.
@@Loaded0 It's a gen 4 but it will run at gen 3 speeds? i also have a dell g15 5525 ryzen 5 6600h forgot to mention
Oh, I think your model uses gen 4 standard so yeah it will work and be able to use the speed.
I have a g15 5535 and one of those four screws on the edges, it's actually the one on the left closest to the opening of laptop, it keeps making that popping or clicking sound but isn't releasing like all the other screws. It's weird and I haven't been able to get the case open yet
I’ve heard other people say that too. Probably damaged screw thread. I’m not sure how to get that open without damaging it in some way.
@@Loaded0 well I managed to get it open. With just that one screw acting up I got it to the point where it almost clicks, flip the laptop over and ran my fingernails down the edges the base cover starting to pop off. Once I was able to go around popping the tabs, the screw released itself. Not sure what it is cuz I couldn't see anything that would have gotten in the way but it opens!
Can i add a 8gb ram of crucial because one 8gb ram is preinstalled or should i change both if need to upgrade?
Yes you can add a stick instead of buying two. It’s best if they’re the same stick, but it’s not a big difference even if they are mismatched.
i want to add a second ssd on my dell g15 5515, in particular the samsung 980 pro, and allocate on it only the games and leave all the rest (OS,drivers...) on my primary ssd. Do you think is it a good idea, and colud it works properly?
That’s exactly how is use it my secondary drive. Works great that way.
@@Loaded0 great! Thank you
I have 5511 model and looking for upgrading the ram. Is it ok to use 1.35 V ram instead of 1.2 V? I dont know if there will be any difference in Mhz if I go with 1.35 V
It will work fine, but you might not get the rated speed. I don’t think the 5511 model has support for XMP to change the RAM speed and I’ve noticed most of them will run at 2666 mhz instead.
@@Loaded0 alright. Last important thing, I saw that even if we put 3200 MHz 1.2 V ram in G15, it won't run at full speed. It will run at 2667 MHz like you mentioned. Whats the reason behind this? Since Dell doesn't support XMP so I won't be able to overclock it. I have stock 8GB stick which runs at 3200 MHz but if I install a new one, it won't get that speed. Just want to know reason for this
It could be a few reasons. Often RAM makers will advertise 3200mhz, but some will only work with overclocking at that speed so what you need to look for is a JEDEC rating of 3200mhz in the ram specs. Most laptops don’t support overclocking so people will usually write reviews on whether it worked at the full speed for them if you can’t find spec sheets.
Also if you’re mixing stock ram with one you bought it might default to a slower speed because of timing differences. It’s best to get a kit with the same ram for compatibility.
hello buddy, thanks for the video I have 2 stick of 4gb ram in each slot , i want to remove one 4 gb and replace it with 16gb.....so total ram would by 20gb.....can i do that??
Yes, it will work fine that way.
Well bro i have a Question i recently bought this one for myself Del G15 5511 (i5-11400H) with 3050Ti and now i am thinking to upgrade the ssd Which one should i go for i mean which gen and which company would be cheaper and best and also Do i really need a Bracket to buy for installing it and a heatsink as well?
Gen 3 is getting cheaper these days and it’s the fastest it supports so go for that. The SK Hynix or Samsung brands are highly rated for good speed, temperature, and power consumption.
You can try to make something to hold it in place but a bracket would be much safer. If it’s going to be your main drive a heat sink will be a good idea too.
@@Loaded0 thanks i will look onto these drives.
@@Loaded0 I'm in the same situation and wondering why is it that you're advising this laptop won't support the speeds of a 4x4 SSD, thanks!
The laptop only supports PCIe 3 so ssds won’t run at the full gen 4 speeds. It’s still compatible with them though so you can use them, but at gen 3 speeds.
This year’s Dell G15 models with the 12th gen intels and 6000 series Ryzen might be PCIe 4 though.
I am thinking to buy this laptop, the intel i5 11260H, how is it ?
Also, I know that the storage upgrade is available, so can we upgrade to ssd only or hdd is also possible ?
11th gen and 12th gen intel versions are great. The 10th gen models don’t have the max TGP for the gpu last I heard. The laptop only takes SSDs (M.2 pcie).
So I was thinking about upgrading the ram in my G15 5515 Ryzen edition my question is how do you OC the ram. When I looked there was no option for changing the clock speed on my ram so I am worried that when I replace my current single 8gb stick I will be stuck at the base clock of 2400mhz.
There isn’t a way to change the ram speed so you have to get ram that runs at 3200mhz by default which is the fastest it supports. Unfortunately that means you’ll have the check spec sheets or make sure to read user reviews for the ram to verify that it does.
@@Loaded0 thank you
Hey, I have the G15 5515 Ryzen edition (3050, ryzen 5 5600H) and I want to upgrade my storage by getting a Samsung NVME drive. Are there any specific brackets you suggest for this?
Yes, they sell the exact part made for it so get that one. Amazon has it and I heard AliExpress does also. Dell may finally be sending them out for free too if you call their support.
The one I purchased is called "Deal4GO M.2 SSD Hard Drive Mounting Support Bracket 2230/2280"
Hey, could you please share how is a fan noise behaving ? is it active while idle or making some easy tasks like internet browsing ?
@@DamianNocun it’s usually active when idle.
@@iminyourmailbox6700 thanks for quick feedback!
Thanks for explaining that it only supports Gen 3! I bought a Gen 4 and was confused as to why it was reading and writing much under its 5000MB/s specified speed. Oh well, it'll be enough!
Yeah it won’t be noticeable difference in use and having a gen 4 is good for using on newer systems later.
so i can't remove the original smaller ssd 2230 to a ssd gen4 m 2 2280 like samsung 980 pro in the first slot ?
You sure can. Maybe I didn’t say it correctly in the video but you can take the original 2230 size out, move the mount, then install a 2280 size in the same slot.
Cheers, good video. I went with a gen 4 drive as I got it on sale on Amazon, but I bought a heatsink for the m.2 2280 form factor. Dell wouldn't sell it to me. They kept giving me phone numbers on live chat that didn't work. I ended up getting it from Ali express. I'll throw another drive in the second slot down the line.
Yeah, I hear their support isn’t the best for getting parts. Luckily, most of it is available through Amazon or Aliexpress.
Does the computer come with two extra ram slots and is 3 total slots or is it only two total?
2 total
I been screwing the captive screws for a while now and the back panel just doesnt want to pop up. Any ideas?
After you loosen the captive screws and take out the other ones it should be easy to pull off. Maybe try tugging on it a little bit.
Quite informative video. Can we upgrade the battery from 56wh to 86wh?
I haven’t tried it myself, but it looks like it should be as they’re the same size and shape.
if i upgrade the ram to 16 gb i need to Buy two sticks of ram or i can keep the one thar is already in the laptop??
Buying two of the same sticks will give you the best performance, but it’s ok to add a different stick too.
I have G15 5511 i7th 11800 does it support 2tb on extra slot with existing 1tb means total 3tb ?
Yes both slots can support 2 TB each. They may even support 4TB each but they didn’t have 4TB nvme drives available at the time.
Why when adding another ram memory does the laptop not boot? The keyboard does turn on but the screen stays black and from there it doesn't happen, can you help me?
That happens when there’s bad ram or incompatible ram. Try it with each one by itself. If it doesn’t boot with one of them that’s the bad one.
Can you upgrade the video graphics card?
Nearly all laptops don’t have upgradeable graphics cards. Some laptops with Thunderbolt ports can use an external gpu enclosure to use a desktop class card though.
Is the 165hz display in this laptop 22ms or 1-5ms? And can you get RGB keyboard with Alienware command center fx?
I’m not sure about the response time of the monitor. Dell doesn’t seem to list it. I have the 4 zone RGB version with ACC FX support, but availability seems to depend on your region. I saw it available in the US not too long ago, but haven’t checked recently.
Great, thanks for letting me know.
Hello :)
I have Dell g15 i5 10200 version, on their page says RAM and motherboard are 2933 Hz .i want to upgrade RAM but I can't find 2933hz , can I use DDR4 3200hz? Or will that ruin my laptop ? Thanks
You can use faster ram and it will just run at the max speed the laptop supports.
@@Loaded0 thank you, great video
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Does this video apply to the Dell G15 5530?
A lot of it will be similar, but I believe since yours is newer it'll probably use DDR5 ram and Gen 4 NVME SSDs.
So the G15 5511 can have 2 ssd drives place into it?
Yes
@@Loaded0 thanks I just wanted to make sure as I don’t want to waste any kind of money
What kind of m.2 2280 ssd do you use? NVMe M.2?
Yes, pcie nvme m.2.
Hey, Ive got the 5525 Ryzen model....isnthisnthe same?
I can’t say for sure, but they didn’t really change the design much so it should be similar, but just takes newer/updates components.
hey do you need a heatsink for samsung 980 ssd and is the temperature stable without it ?Thank you!
You don't really need a heatsink unless you're transferring a lot of data often or all at once. Downloading a game or playing off of it won't overheat it to the point it throttles. Even if it does heat up it'll just reduce the speed of transfer to protect itself so I don't think you have to worry about it.
@@Loaded0 thanks man!
Hey I have the i7 11 gen of this model and I'm trying to open the back panel for a extra SSD actually.... The capacitive screw info felt happy but after turning it a little as well it isn't opening
What should I do in such a scenario
If the captive screws turn easily and you removed all the other screws it should just pull off pretty easily. It’s pretty flexible plastic so maybe pull up the edges a little at a time to see which screw might be keeping it down.
Does it have a slot for the regular ssd's? Not the nvme
Nope, just two nvme pcie slots.
I have a Dell g15 (5520)
Can I put two
Crucial 16GB DDR5-4800 SODIMM
CT16G48C40S5
I don't have that laptop so can't say for sure, but the specs say yes it should work.
I recently bought a Dell G15 5511 with 8GB, (2x4GB, DDR4 )ram. Is it possibile to install another 8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 ram by removing the existing 4 gb in any one slot and make 12 gb ram. If so will it affect the performance??
It won't be as good as having two of the same RAM sticks but it won't be that much of a difference. In your case having 12gb compared to 8 will be better than the little performance loss you might have at least for memory hungry games.
Hey which company ram are you going for I'm also trying to do the same upgrade
Hey which company ram are you going for I'm also trying to do the same upgrade
Hi Loaded0, do you still have this laptop mate? I need help with a part code and see you have the RGB model, can you help???
Yeah I do still have it. What can I help you with?
@@Loaded0 I have bought the upgraded 4 zone RGB keyboard:palm rest assembly but also need to junction board that connects keyboard to MB, I notice your device has this part installed, it sits under battery, without it RGB does not work. I can’t find a good enough image online to find part code to order it, if you could locate part code please?it would be an enormous help to get mine working, I’ve got a photo of part but low resolution, any help would be massively appreciated! I can send you an email with image for guidance on locating part but it’s basically is to the left of trackpad once battery has been removed and has an orange button type thing where it screws to palm rest.
@ianpiercy6551 I just put up a RUclips community post with photos of the RGB controller. Hope that helps.
I got mine yesterday and when playing the firt game, the laptop turned off and never turned back on. I can still get a replacement since it is brand new, but I was looking for a video to find the little battery to clear the CMOS, but I didn't find any. I would have to play with it to find it.
We’ll that’s disappointing. Hopefully your replacement works better. You could try removing and reinstalling the battery cable. Sounds like some kind of power issue.
@@Loaded0 yeah, already did all the troubleshooting I could without taking down the board. Since I don't want to break anything and don't get my replacement because of that
Would this apply to the Dell G16?
I didn't even know there was a G16 so I looked it up. Looks very nice. So it looks to me that they're using the same chassis and just added a bigger screen with smaller bezels so I'm going to guess that internally it's the same or similar. We'll have to wait and see when people can get them and open them up though.
Can I just order the same one you got since I have same laptop for ram
You can. They technically don’t make that model of RAM anymore, but if you find one it should work.
Dell G15 i7 12650H (not 12700) RTX 3060.
Do you know which model it is?
Dell website hides that information.
I wonder how many storage slots does it have
I think the 12 series Intel models all start with 5520. So Dell G15 5520, but then it'll go up from there for different revisions.
Either way they're using the similar architecture for all the G15s so I would assume it has two storage slots also.
Can I also replace the 3-cell to 6-cell battery? If so what is the product code of the 6 cell battery? It doesn't look good on your video.
Yes you can replace the battery. The 6 cell battery part number is 69KF2.
@@Loaded0 I just bought the g15 1155 model with the 56Wh battery. It is good to know that I can improve the battery to a more powerful one, I had already looked for some specifications to see if they were compatible, but I thank you for verifying that it is possible. Best regards.
Work in the new model i7 12700h rtx 3060?
I don’t know much about the 12th gen intel models. The type of ram probably changed but I would guess that they’ll allow the same upgrades (ram, SSD, etc).
How to replace CMOS battery in this laptop 🤔i can't able to see CMOS cell in the motherboard
Yeah I never saw it either. It could be on the other side of the board, but I think these might not even have one. Dell’s support website says to unplug the main battery to reset the cmos for the newer models so maybe the button cell batteries are gone.
@@Loaded0 yes CRT💯
So I can use the bracket for the 2nd ssd I bought? I only ordered an SSD and no bracket
If you remove the original SSD you should be able to use its bracket for your new SSD. You'll need a second bracket if you want to use both SSDs.
@@Loaded0 damn that sucks
I've heard Dell Support has sent them to some people free of charge if you ask them. Might be worth a try.
Question does the Intel i7 version with 3060 have mux switch?
Only on the intel models with the 3060.
@@Loaded0 thnx for the awnser cuz nobody have reviewed the intel with 3060 and say it have mux switch so thnx for telling
i installed new ram and when i put it back corner with letter G is sitting slightly above table. What could be the cause, backpanel is perfeclty attached?
Are you saying the top right corner with the G logo is higher than the left side? Probably is just the panel not in all the way. There are some clips that need to grab the bottom panel so just press around the edges of the bottom and you should hear some clicks.
@@Loaded0 The plastic gaps were completely sealed. However after few attempts to remove and put the cover back i managed to fix it.
So I'll post solution for anyone browsing the comments.
• I was putting screws together in a circular patern and that somehow bent the bottom plate, after puting the screws back in a zig-zag pattern the panel finely alligned and was perfectly stable on the table. :D
Oh ok. I see how that could happen. Also to add to this as a rule of thumb, anytime you have multiple screws to tighten (electronics, furniture, etc) do them evenly by going back and forth between all the screws. It’ll make everything fit easier and as intended.
@@Loaded0 Yeah that was a rookie mistake on my part :D
One of the 4 captive screws that don't come out are stuck, it won't turn. Can you help?
Stuck as in it won't turn at all or it's not coming off the bottom panel? It shouldn't come out completely, but as long as it's turning freely it's already loose.
@@Loaded0 It won't turn at all.
Well that's weird. Besides putting some more strength into it I'm not sure what could help. Be careful to use the right size screwdriver so you don't strip the screw though. If you do get it open maybe you should try to take that one screw out so it doesn't get stuck again.
Hi can you please help me out here.initially i bought corsair vangeance 16gb kit i couldnt get it to run on my dell g15 5511 11th gen then i change to kingston hyper x fury impact kit still it wouldnt boot.when i press the power its just stays no dell logo no sound error anything.what is the problem?
First try the original ram that it came with and see if that works again. If that does work then it sounds like the ram kits you bought might be bad. Kind of weird to have two kits that don’t work though. If the original ram doesn’t work then it’s definitely something else.
@@Loaded0 when i switch back to stock ram its fine again.im guessing my g15 is somehow hardware/software locked.cant really change or tweak anything in the bios.using latest bios
Huh, that’s weird too. Nothing can be changed in the bios? Maybe there’s some kind of password on it in the security section?
@@Loaded0 can u give me the exact ram module u r using
This is the model number.
HX432S20IB2K2/16
They might not make it anymore or at least changed the branding since HyperX was sold.
Can you do a teardown guide, specifically reapplying thermal paste?
I may some day but probably when I feel like it needs it. The problem is it’ll have to be a near complete teardown because the cpu is on the other side of the exposed part of the motherboard. I wouldn’t attempt it until the thermal paste needs to be changed out.
@@Loaded0 I actually was looking to repaste my G15. Can you please make a repaste guide? Tear down. Thanks and have a great day. Will sub and put notifications to see if you put up the video.
won't all the data from the laptop be deleted when I add 2 ssd disks?
Yes if you take out the original SSD you won’t have an OS on the laptop. You can clone the original SSD by installing one ssd in the unused slot and using cloning software (usually it comes with the new one). You can also put in both SSDs and do a clean install of Windows on one of them. You’ll have to use a usb thumb drive and make Windows installation media first though.
@@Loaded0 thanks for ansver
So if i just buy 8GB of RAM from dell online i can just put it into my laptop, it doesn't need anything else with it like more storage or something to run the extra RAM,
Idk much about computers but some games i play require more than 8GB of ram that i currently have in my laptop , if i install 8GB more RAM does it mean my laptop will have 16GB of ram,
hope someone can help me understand cos im confused. thanks you in advance. :)
Yes, it''s as simple as that assuming at least one slot is available. 8GB could mean you have two 4GB sticks taking up both slots. You can look it up in Windows Task Manager to see if it's one stick or two making up your 8GB or you can open up the laptop and look.
@@Loaded0 I'll open her up and have a look just too be sure, can't thank you enough for replying to my comment I was so confused about Ram haha
I am about to get a used G15 5511! i5 3050. What are the limitations of that model that I should be aware of?
It was owned for 5 months by an IT professional who took care of it but didn't upgrade anything on it.
Just be aware of the capabilities of a 3050 I guess. It’s much lower than a 3060 for AAA graphical games, but it’s good for casual and esports games. Also great for content creation.
@@Loaded0 Thank you. I don't expect to do AAA gaming on this - I have a Desktop for that. As long as it can play most newer indie games at a good framerate (Hyperlight Drifter, CRAWL, Songs of Conquest) I will be content.
I meant more along the lines of hardware limits and upgrade limits.
How would it react to having a Linux distribution installed on it to replace Windows 11?
It’ll be great for those games. As for upgrades it should be the same as my laptop. Ram upgrade up to 32gb and two nvme gen 3 slots for storage. I have tried Linux on a usb boot drive and everything worked except for the Alienware command center specific stuff like rgb controls and “g” key.
@@Loaded0 Thanks. Subscribed.
I am going to upgrade my to 32 gigs rams. How much storage can it be upgraded to?
Officially supports 2TB per drive, but it should have no problem with bigger capacities.
i have a dell g15 1520
ddr5 ram. does anyone know if crucial 64gb ram ( 2x32) is compatible
I don’t know anything about that version, but best bet would be to read any reviews for the ram. It should work with any sodimm DDR5 ram, but in the reviews people will post if it worked at full speed out of the box with no XMP or tweaking.
@@Loaded0 thanks for the advice 👍
Is it possible to upgrade from the 3cell 56Wh battery to 6 cell 86Wh?
I haven’t tried it myself, but it should be pretty simple. Usually just a ribbon cable connecting it to the motherboard and you’ll have to unscrew it from the chassis.
@@Loaded0 Thanks. Also do you reckon if upgrading to the 6 cell battery will it fry anything out on the motherboard which initially came with the 3 cell?
No, that shouldn’t happen. There’s no difference to the motherboards, just two different battery capacities.
@@Loaded0 much appreciated! Thanks 👍
Can I upgrade to the 165hz display if mine came with the 120hz version?
No. Well maybe, but it won’t be an easy upgrade and will require taking the whole laptop apart.
Just buy an external monitor
@@Loaded0 yeah that's the issue
@@Michael-kv5ff true🤣
Can you show how to upgrade it to 86whr
Usually batteries are not easily replaceable because of glue and tiny ribbon cables, but I’ll definitely make one when I do replace my battery.
The dell support is saying that the 2nd slot will only work with 2230 form factor ssd. They also said that if I want to put 2280 stick then I have to replace it with the original one. They said that I can't use 2230 and 2280 at the same time, otherwise the laptop will face booting and other issues. And told me the rates of their 1 TB 2230 ssd and it is expensive that the2 TB 2280 third party stick
Please tell me if they are lying?
Is it the same laptop model as mine? If it is, they’re mistaken since I’m running two 2280 SSDs at the same time. Newer models could be different, but it doesn’t seem likely. I have read that some newer models don’t have a second slot though.
@@Loaded0 I have Dell G15 5515 (Ryzen 5 5600H, RTX 3050). I want to know that can I run a 2230 ssd (which came with the laptop) and a 2280 ssd at the same time without any issues?
Yeah it should work fine. I did that for a while in the beginning before I took the 2230 SSD and put it in my Steam Deck.
@@Loaded0 Thank you so much for you help. Means a lot. Btw these Dell people are so bad, they don't even provide a bracket and misguide customers so that they buy everything from them only.
@@Loaded0 one last question, can I put a 2 TB ssd in the second slot?
Can you upgrade graphics card?
Nope. Most laptops cannot upgrade the CPU or GPU.
Thanks for the video. My lower captive screws will not loosen. It's bizarre they keep clicking but don't seem to be lifting up anything at all.
That's what they're supposed to be doing. You can lift it up yourself after it starts doing that.
@@Loaded0 can't seem to lift it myself at all definitely seems stuck even tried to use a flathead to no avail
Mine comes off pretty easily. I've heard other people having trouble opening it too so I wonder if something changed in the way they're making them.
@@Loaded0 God they should warn you, thought i was stripped my screws or something. They have washers underneath
Yeah the washers keep them from coming out all the way. I think people are confused with that. After it turns freely it's not attached to the board and the panel can come off.
Amazing video. Can you share the link about hyperx ddr4 ram?
They don’t make them anymore actually as the company sold the HyperX brand. I think they go by the Fury brand now, but not sure if it’s the same RAM.
@@Loaded0 yes i got the kit its doesnt say hyperx anymore just kingston fury and it wont boot..dang im stuck.help?
Can I use only 1 stick of 16 GB ram on this pc? (Dell g15 5511)
Yes you can. Better performance out of two, but one will work too.
Thank you very much for the reply ❤️ Last question, How about using a 16 GB stick with one of the preinstalled 4 GB sticks?
Thanks also for your videos, keep it up
@@Loaded0 I found the answer in the comments, thanks for your contents
what capacity its support for each ssd slot
Officially it’s 2TB each, but it should work fine up to 4TB too.
@@Loaded0 can i use that model Kingston NV2 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Gen 4x4
Yes, it will run at gen 3 speeds, but since gen 4 is backwards compatible it’ll work fine.
@@Loaded0 tyyy
Why wont the captive screws come out?
They aren’t supposed to all the way. Just turn them until they loosely turn and then it’s ready. It’s to help properly push the cover away from the body. You’ll hear some snaps while undoing them and then the cover should come off easily.
where is the bios cmos battery
I’ve had this question before so I looked it up in the documentation but it doesn’t mention it. So either it’s on the other side of the motherboard or I’ve also read that newer laptops don’t use a CMOS battery at all since it can just use the built in battery now.
From where can I get the Bracket ?
Amazon and aliexpress has it. I put the links in the description for one my older videos where I change the SSD.
Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 2021 Gaming Laptop One Week Later Problems Fixes and M.2 SSD Install
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@@Loaded0 Thanks for Reply in my country the bracket price is touching the SSD price plus it takes 20 days as it will import from US
Yeah it was pretty hard to find here too in the beginning. You can upgrade your storage still but you’ll have to change out the SSD and use the existing bracket.
I put in it an ADATA SSD XPG GAMMIX S11 PRO 1TB M.2 PCIe GEN3x4 2280, in this way, I have all the speed declared, instead of losing it, with one of GEN4x4, it would not be worth it!
Yeah, price wise much better to get a gen 3. All SSDs have a limited life too so no reason to get a faster one for future compatibility either.
for those who are going to upgrade ssd let me tell you one thing the second slot just doesnt work. I installed an legend 840 and it was picking up without the factory ssd. according to dell "You cannot install another ssd if your laptop comes with one."
I have heard that newer G15 models don’t come with a second slot, but it’s the first time I’ve heard that they limit the usage of two drives somehow when they have two slots available. I hope you find a workaround. The customer service is often not very helpful with upgrading hardware.
I can confirm that some do not have the second slot.
Not support DDR5 ram?
Not my version, but the newer ones do. The versions with 12th gen Intel or 6000 series Ryzen processors support DDR5.
nice video, why did you need to replace the wifi card btw?
I didn’t have to. Just pointing out that you can. This wifi it comes with is reviewed to be one if the best actually.
i buyed the 5520 Model with 12700H Intel and DDR 5 Ram, i dont know which Pcie Rev. is in there (I have ordered this Device, its on their way) I hope its the 4. Gen and not only the 3.
I believe it’s Gen 4 for you’re model. Gen 4s are backwards compatible so it’ll work either way.
@@Loaded0 The Notebook was delivered today. Unfortunalety there was only one m.2 Slot. 🙄🙄 Now i have a lot of Work to replace the origin vs a big one. There is a slot but no Connector 🤮 I hate this shit
@@Loaded0 Ok, its a gen.4 Slot, only one but gen.4 . Samsung evo pro 980 hit the 7000 mb/s 👍
Nice, that’s fast! I’m surprised they went with one slot with the newer ones. Probably a cost cutting things. If you don’t have much data to save try doing a fresh install of Windows instead of cloning. It’ll take longer but Windows feels so fast when you’re done.
@@Loaded0 I have a lot of Data but the fast and big m.2 are expensive. My Evo was the only one i have at home unused. Its only 1tb but its ok for a few games and other stuff.
Think you can run 3600mhz on the AMD . 3200mhz is for the Intel version
You probably can as long as it’s DDR4, but even with 3200mhz it was difficult to find RAM that runs at that full speed. There’s even less 3600mhz RAM available so it’ll take some testing to see which ones run at that speed out of the box.
@@Loaded0 I have the same laptop or similar. G15 AMD 5600 RTX 3050 but its going at 3600mhz. thinking it would be better with less mhz. Don't know much about that part.
Faster is better so I would stick with the 3600mhz. Most of the laptops around the time I got mine only had 3200mhz available so that’s what you’ll see for most reviews. Then DDR5 and new chips came out so there was no reason for 3600mhz DDR4.
the 5525 sucks because they neutered the other m.2 slot
Yeah, someone mentioned that before too. Probably cost saving measure. At least nvme drives are available with more storage now (I’ve seen up to 4TB) so having one slot isn’t as bad.
Just got a new one and now the small size ssd seems only choice. Nothing moveable. All attached to board unlike yours 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
That’s weird. Same model but just newer? Is it the same for both slots too? The 2280 size is the most popular so it doesn’t make sense that they only allow the 2230 size.
@@Loaded0 sorry, i realised I was being thick. It is a push release. Really cheap quality. My 2019 G15 5587 so much better for build quality.