How to open Dell Inspiron 16 5630 – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the 9 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that the screws in the top two corners are captive and will lift the panel up slightly.
Raise one of the top corners with a thin plastic tool to create a larger gap.
Pry the sides of the panel using the gap created. Repeat for the other corner.
Fully pry the rear and front to remove the bottom panel.

More info: Here’s how the bottom plate looks on the inside.

Battery Removal

Detach the battery connector from the mainboard.
Undo the 5 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: Our device has the base 54Wh battery, with an optional 64Wh variant available. The base battery provides approximately 12 hours of video playback when using the “Best Power Efficiency” preset in Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “Optimized” power plan in the My Dell app.

Memory Information

Note: The memory is soldered, available in 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5x-4800MHz RAM in dual-channel mode.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot for 2230 or 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
Remove the NVMe SSD and the small thermal pad below it.
Install the new SSD in the slot.

Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.

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Cooling System Overview

The cooling system includes a single fan, two long heat pipes, a large top-mounted heatsink, and a heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

Note: The thermal system is decent for a laptop with an entry-level dGPU.

Dell Inspiron 16 5630 in-depth review

The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 can be described as a typical daily driver or an office machine. It relies on Intel Raptor Lake-U or Raptor Lake-P series CPUs. So, if you care much about battery life, a 15W chip is definitely a better choice. If your work requires more processing power, a 28W CPU is the way to go. This device is decently compact for a 16-icher and that's why the memory is soldered. The port selection isn't something special but at least you get a Thunderbolt 4 port and an SD Card reader.In terms of displays, you can choose from four panels - three 1200p 60Hz units (one of them[...]

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Pros

The fan isn't too noisy during long CPU loads
Aluminum build
Comfortable keyboard
PWM-free (AUOE69B)
95% sRGB coverage + accurate color with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUOE69B)
Wide viewing angles and a good max brightness of 337 nits (AUOE69B)
Thunderbolt 4 port
Long battery life
Web camera with a privacy shutter
Intel Evo certification, Fingerprint reader, IR camera, and keyboard backlight (all are optional)
Lid with a lever design