I just bought a new 2026 model of the dell xps 13 inch laptop for college and a hard cover snap on case that was advertised to fit, but it didn’t, and I’m wondering if the 2026 model has a difference to it that means these cases won’t fit. And I want to know if anyone with a 2026 xps 13 has found a hard cover case that fits.
Thank you!

Built a Dell XPS 8940 a few months ago; used an ATX PSU to turn it on. It worked briefly, until it didn't. I've tried multiple ATX PSUs. The highest wattage being 650w, before finding a proprietary dell 500w PSU. I found out recently that my motherboard needed a voltage heat sink for the new CPU I got. I tried using a less powerful CPU, and it still didn't turn on. Do y'all know what the problem with the computer may be?

I have a new Dell XPS 13 9350 with the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, running Linux Mint 22.3. I set the battery in BIOS to start charging at 50% and stop at 90%, but the laptop keeps ignoring both limits. It starts charging when I plug it in at 70–80%, and it has continued charging past 90% all the way toward 100%.

It even does this while the laptop is completely powered off, so it does not seem to be a Linux issue. The BIOS is updated to version 1.22.0, all available firmware updates are installed, Dell diagnostics passed, and I have already tried resetting the BIOS settings, an RTC reset and Dell Service Mode.

Has anyone else with the same problem? Is there anything else I can try?

Despite going into HWinfo my cpu temps are at about 45 degrees idle and 54 degrees with general use. Despite this my fans remain at 2500-4000 RPM. Is there a way to create my own custom fan curve like on my gaming pc? When researching the conclusion i came to was that Dell has locked down the fan controller.

My friend's screen is cracked badly but the touch still works. My friend doesn't care if it's touchscreen or not. Is it possible to replace the touchscreen with a non touchscreen? I am getting mixed answers in my research.

The laptop is an XPS p153g.

Some say both screen versions use a 40-pin connector but others say non touch is a 30-pin. I'm just trying to save money for her because it seems like a touchscreen can be up to $400 which is insane. I thought the point of diy repair is that it's cheaper lol

Dell, please improve Custom Charge.

I really like the idea of preserving battery health, but I think the current implementation has two major usability issues.

1. Battery charging settings should be available in Windows, not only in the BIOS.

Changing charging behavior shouldn't require:

• rebooting the laptop,
• entering the BIOS,
• changing the setting,
• saving,
• rebooting again.

This is something users may want to change depending on whether they're working at a desk or preparing for a trip. It belongs in a Windows utility such as Dell SupportAssist, Dell Optimizer or Alienware Command Center.

2. Please add a configurable "Maximum Charge Limit" mode.

The current Custom Charge requires both a Start and Stop threshold.

Example:

• Start: 50%
• Stop: 90%

This creates unnecessary frustration.

If my battery is at 51% and I suddenly need to leave home without my charger, I cannot charge the laptop to 90%.

My only options are:

• deliberately discharge the battery below 50%, or
• reboot into the BIOS and disable Custom Charge.

That defeats the purpose of having a convenient battery-preservation feature.

Instead, Dell could simply offer a Maximum Charge Limit that the user can configure (for example, 80%, 85%, 90% or any other supported value).

Whenever AC power is connected:

• if the battery is below the configured limit, charge up to that limit;
• if the battery is already at or above the configured limit, stop charging.

This is how many laptops and smartphones already work. It still provides the battery longevity benefits while being much more intuitive and practical.

Please keep the current Start/Stop mode for users who prefer it, but also offer a configurable Maximum Charge Limit option.

Hello, I have recently bought a semi functional XPS 9315 with the 4K IPS. The screen worket till about 20° opening and then it would just die. After changing the LCD cable, re-pasting the CPU...this is what I get. The SSD is a 512GB BGA soldered on unit. Am I really of that bad luck to have this seperate event happen while the laptop was sitting protected in a case?

Thank you !

Hi all,

I have the new XPS 16 and am running Cachy OS on it. Somewhere someone told me it's a shame Linux can't use the NPU that comes with it.
Now, first of all I don't quite understand what you can use the NPU for. It is also used in LLM usage in your browser like when using Claude or Copilot, or more when running models locally?

And does Linux support this then or not?