Windows 10: Upgrade Old Dell XPS 15 9550 vs Buying New Dell XPS Laptop?

Hey all. I posted this a while back but did not get a new battery nor get a new computer. My laptop battery is now 2.5 years and about 92% worn out. I had bought a replacement for it 2.5 years ago when the originally battery lasted for 1.5 years. So I mentioned I play online poker on my laptop... use it with 2 external monitors connected pretty much all the time. I bought this laptop back in late 2016 so a while back. I have the dell xps 15 9550 laptop.


Specs


i5-6300 hq processor
8gb ram
250gb 2.5 inch samsung ssd
32gb m.2 ssd
Nvidia Geforce GTX 960M Graphics Card
1920x1200 resolution
56 whr battery


It originally came with a slow 1tb 7200 rpm hard drive but I had it replaced at a computer shop with an old 2.5 inch samsung 250gb ssd of mine. The 32 gb m.2 ssd came with the system so 2 hard drives. Back then when I bought this laptop, i had no idea it came with 2 hard drives... which meant I was stuck with the 56whr battery. I mean I use this laptop connected almost always... but I rather have the bigger battery. When I used this laptop a while back, I had no idea 250gb would not be enough. Back years ago, I never used more than 100gb max out of the 250gb ssd. But as I used this computer since late 2016, it shows only 22gb available out of 232gb space on my ssd.


I did bought a 56whr battery replacement about 2.5 years ago on ebay... for 100 dollars. My battery now is basically 92% worn out so I need a new battery. But like I said, i use it charged all the time so it isn't an issue. But I want more space on my ssd since I seem to running low on space.



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These are the things I would upgrade.


1- 97whr battery. - $130

So I see on a site laptopexpress that I could buy a 56wh battery for $110. But I could get the 84wh for $120 or 97wh for $130. Now since my ssd is running low on space and i want to replace that, makes sense to just buy a bigger battery right? I do know with the dell xps... if you have the bigger battery, you cannot have 2 hard drives which is what i have. I never had any use of of the 32gb m.2 ssd. So it makes sense to get the biggest battery right?


2. M.2 SSD - $185 for 1tb or $98 for 500gb

Robot Check

This is the best m.2 ssd out there right? I see it is most expensive and seem to have the best reviews. My current ssd which is 2.5 inch samsung 250gb... I have used it since 2013 and I find it very good. So stick with samsung right? I do see other brands out there with 1gb ssd like

WD Black- $163
Western Digital Blue - $114
Crucial P1 - $114
Sabrent Rocket - $131


But seems like best to stick with samsung? Or are those lower cost still good? But samsung is fastest right? Again I know my ssd now is SATA and its already fast for me. So those other ones are all faster than the one i have now right?


3. 16gb ram - $71

Robot Check


Almost all of you have 16gb ram at least? For me 8gb ram is fine but sometimes it lags... so 16gb would solve this issue?


Total = $386


So it would cost around $386 to upgrade. But I don't know how to install these things so I might have to go to repair shop to have someone install it. But if I do this, I'm guessing it will cost probably $150 - $200 to have all these 3 things installed? I do see on the video on youtube, it doesn't seem that hard to replace ram, battery and ssd on the xps 15 9550 series.



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Or Buy Dell Xps 15 From Dell


https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell...a-1fd8e45aac1c

i7-9750h processor
16gb ram
97whr battery
1920x1200 resolution


If you upgrade ssd from 256gb m.2 to 512gb .. it cost $100 more. But if you go from 256gb to 1tb.. its $250 more. So let me get this straight. If you just get the 256gb included in price... but you buy the 1tb m.2 nvme samsung ssd from amazon for $185... and you know how to take out the ssd yourself... you basically save $65 but also get another 256gb m.2 ssd for free as oppose to just paying $250 to pugrade from 256gb m.2 ssd to 1tb m.2 ssd? I guess its because people want it configured and thats why? But would any computer tech savy person never upgrade the ssd here as they save money by buying a separate m.2 ssd from amazon and also the one Dell supplies isn't going to be samsung and a worst quality? What brand name is the ssd dell supplies customers with on the m.2 ssd?


Now if you upgrade it to 1tb... it takes the cost from 1450 to 1700 dollars. Seems to be 10 percent code so it would be 1530 dollars. Then when you factor in taxes and shipping... let say another $150. So basically having it fully configured by dell with those specs and the 1tb m.2 ssd... you would pay around $1680 right?


If you compare this to upgrading an old xps 15 9550 for around $386... is it a no brainer to upgrade the old xps 15 9550? even if you pay another $150 for someone to install ram, battery and ssd... that would be $536 compared to $1680. But the only difference would be a better graphics card maybe and of course the i7-9750h processor? Now that is much better than the i5-6300hq right? I know my laptop is a quad core and I know years ago, quad core laptops mean more power but also uses more battery. But these i7-9750h processors are not only quad core... but they are energy efficient right? I remember years ago it was get quad core laptop with power and sacrifice battery life... or get a i3/i5/i7 U Series and get better battery life but less power. But now... the processors give you the best of both worlds?


So I read the 9750h is actually 6 core? Again I'm not updated on this but what is the most cores laptops have these days? So the 9750h would be much faster than my already
i5-6300hq?


Would that also mean a 97whr battery on the dell xps 15 7590 last longer than the same 97whr battery on my old dell xps 15 9550 because of the processor?

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Blue Screen at Dell Xps 15

my laptop is dell xps 15 9550

 

Dell XPS 15 Laptop Battery Replacement

Paulyjustin post #31
“Hey. Well my issue is this. I am planning to travel to the US for a short while only and after i get my computer parts put in.. I will be outside the US again. So i can't really do the 30 day thing etc.”
--- Understood.

I’m under the impression this is the laptop battery you are interested in.
--- If you decide on a different battery, the same principle applies.
NEW OEM ORIGINAL DELL XPS 15 9550 Laptop Battery 11.4V 84Wh 1P6KD 4GVGH
NEW OEM ORIGINAL DELL XPS 15 9550 Laptop Battery 11.4V 84Wh 1P6KD 4GVGH 695976795427 | eBay
… 4GVGH is for the 84Wh and it’s a 4-cell unit but I’d also recommend the correct AC adapter at the same time.
In post #23 you mention “My laptop 56whr battery is RRCGW”, that matches this eBay item also.

Switching back to Parts People The Dell experts since 2002
New Dell OEM Original XPS 15 (9550) / Precision 15 (5510) 6-Cell 84Wh Extended Battery - 4GVGH
New Dell OEM Original XPS 15 9550 Precision Battery 4GVGH
Note it applies for both your Dell XPS 15 9550 laptop as well as a Precision 15 (5510)
--- In their case, it’s a 6-cell battery instead of 4-cell from eBay .
--- Notice some of the details: Genuine OEM Parts Only, 1 Year Warranty Included.
--- What’s wrong with that: isn’t that what you’ve been asking about: Genuine OEM Parts only is Dell: in addition, a 1 Year Warranty is Included.
--- Another plus is you can scroll down to Verify Compatibility: Confirm this part is compatible with your Dell before you buy.
--- Make sure to determine that the 6-cell battery does match up for your particular XPS 15 (9550)
Maybe you can tell, I prefer to know the original manufacturer’s information for a laptop first and in your case, it’s Dell.

 

Dell XPS 15 Laptop Battery Replacement

Yes go for the appropriate 512 GB or 1 TB M.2 SSD that suits your needs.

You have a Dell XPS 15 9550 laptop.
--- What is the original battery part number and the replacement part number?
Look on the battery itself and also in the battery compartment for that information.

In my post #3
Dell xps 15 9550 specifications are designed for 56 WHr or 84 WHr.
https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/a...uide_en-us.pdf
--- Check it out in the battery section.

In your post #14 "But for the 2nd link that is what im not sure of. Because even though they sell the 97whr, from the manual someone mentioned, 9550 only works with 56wh and the 84wh. But some ppl on forums said they put a 97wh battery that i believe is a 9560 battery into the 9550 and it works. So because of that, thats why im curious because having a 97wh over 84wh battery is obviously a bit better."
--- That's fine for those who have been successful at it but compare the power ratings of your system to what a 97 Whr Capacity requires.
--- I wouldn't consider one w/o finding out first from Dell and ask them about applicable information.

In each one of the recommendations of the various posts, the applicable battery part number(s) are included.

On this one, you can also have it verify the compatibility for your laptop.
New Dell OEM Original XPS 15 (9550) / Precision 15 (5510) 6-Cell 84Wh Extended Battery - 4GVGH
New Dell OEM Original XPS 15 9550 Precision Battery 4GVGH
--- Dell Part Number/SKU: 4GVGH

EDIT
I just found the Dell Precision 5510 Owner's Manual and it lists only 56 WHr or 84 WHr also just like your Dell OEM Original XPS 15 (9550)
Maybe there's hope for your laptop for 97wh battery after all.
I recommend you call the Dell parts store and get the information you need to know.