Inside Dell XPS 13 9310 (2-in-1) – disassembly and upgrade options

For better or for worse, Dell has failed to do a good job regarding future upgrades.

Check out all Dell XPS 13 9310 (2-in-1) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.


1. Remove the bottom plate

To get this device opened, you need to undo 8 Torx-head screws. After that, carefully pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.


2. Battery

Here we see a battery with a 51Wh capacity.


3. Мemory and storage

Unfortunately, both the memory, and the storage here are soldered to the motherboard, so there is no way to upgrade your convertible XPS 13.

4. Cooling system

On the bright side, the cooling solution comprises a vapor chamber and two rather small fans.

Check out all Dell XPS 13 9310 (2-in-1) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

Dell XPS 13 9310 (2-in-1) in-depth review

Some manufacturers are more invested in their gaming laptops than their other lineup. However, others, like Dell, actually want to be recognized for their premium business devices. This is why the XPS series are usually getting more attention than others.Today, we are going to show you the 2-in-1 iteration of the XPS 13 9310. It comes with a choice of Tiger Lake processors, an extremely thin profile, and according to Dell - a ton of performance.Before we start, we have to take into consideration the fact that like its clamshell brother, this laptop has a 16:10 display. This provides i[...]

Pros

  • Premium build quality and materials
  • Covers 94% of sRGB colors (Sharp GRNPP-LQ134N1)
  • Very high color accuracy when Gaming and Web design profile is installed (Sharp GRNPP-LQ134N1)
  • 12 hours of battery
  • Fingerprint reader and optional IR face recognition systems
  • Great speakers

Cons

  • Limited I/O
  • Uses PWM below 140 nits (our Health-Guard profile fixes the issue) (Sharp GRNPP-LQ134N1)
  • Memory and storage are soldered to the motherboard
  • Gets really warm on the outside
  • Extremely short key travel
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