Hi all, I just bought XPS last week. Was wonderingn if anyone had installed screen protector & skin on it? Perhaps can quote where you did it.

Yeah, I know it's scratch resistant but my reason is to make it more readable when outdoors and easier to manage dust and lint. Plus, I don't use the touchscreen (had to get this version as this is the only one with i7 8th Gen when I bought it).

I am planning to get Dbrands, just checking if anyone had any locally done skin. Much easier to get it done now than waiting for the skin to arrive from Dbrands.

Thank you for your suggestions bro!

That’s a bummer. Should’ve stick with the previous port setup or add the USB C connections.

Does your version have the coil whining problem?

Coil whining is this loud noise that you can hear when the processor cranks up. It was a big problem reported for XPS models (not sure if it was there since the early ones). Mine has it (8th Gen Kaby Lake bought late last year) that's why I'm asking. Contemplating to contact Dell to check & solve the problem.

Finally got the problem diagnosed & Dell repaired my laptop by replacing the heat sink & fan. Will observe further & hopefully it resolves the coil whining sound.

Yes. At least they response is good and with good follow up on the status of parts & their technician. Must use it good before the warranty period ends 😁

Even when the fan kicks in? That's good then! Coz mine still has loud fan noise when I do intensive tasks on the laptop. Now, a new problem : display flickering! 😂

Perhaps so. I read online, seems to be graphic card related issue, nevertheless I've logged a complaint to Dell. See how it goes.

To update : Just had the in warranty replacement for the display unit, but the colour of the replacement unit is wrong

The technician still replaced it first so that I can use the laptop for the time being and will schedule for another appointment for the correct one to be installed. Here is how it looks now

The technician replaced with the correct one yesterday. At least it's free & the replacement done promptly.

Can I check the what is the price for Dell usb-c power adapter? I tried going through the Dell website but can't seem to find it.

Thank you so much!

Yeah. I want the power adapter not the dongle 😅

I see. Thanks for the help! Will ask them then.

Same old, same old. 🤦‍♂️🤣

XPS is the best bang for buck (though expensive a bit), Dell support is awesome as well. I have changed fan assembly, heat sink assembly & screen so far. All is well. Haha.

IMO not worth it unless you have specific use for it. I wished I had taken FHD instead of 4K as the FHD eats less on the battery.

True. But again, if you favour battery over high res screen, go for FHD.

I think that's why it's necessary to have the Dell service coverage, at least things like this can be repaired without much cost (except for the yearly renewal for the service cover). But one thing though, the battery standby is awesome on XPS.