It’s soldered on these - no replacing it :(. In addition, there is no TB3/USB-C to expand it, so you’re stuck where you are.
I would max the [guide|110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [guide|110887|SSD] in. I’d also repaste the machine, as dead thermal paste can kill your performance and these are old enough it’s a concern since it’s ~4 years old at this point, based on the age of the GPU (1060). Use a [https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-2019-Edici%C3%B3n-rendimiento/dp/B07LF66ZSV/|good thermal paste] on this since it requires a [https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-7566-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf|complete teardown].
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What tends to happen with the junk OEM paste Dell and all of the others use is after 3-4 years is when it usually starts to degrade - but may still be viable if you aren’t in it long term (but the new owner is going to need to do it). For people in it for the long run (5+ years) it really does have to be done at the 4-5 year mark since the paste is usually expired by that point, or at least close to it. With this machine, you’re coming up to the 5 year mark or the paste from the factory prematurely failed and it may need to be reapplied.
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What tends to happen with the junk OEM paste Dell and all of the others use is it degrades to the point it isn’t even good for it’s intended purpose after 3-4 years. It isn’t a problem if you use them for 3-4 years and replace them regularly. The issue is if you keep it long term, then it needs to be done by at least the 5th year with 3 years being ideal since the paste is typically past being usable.
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With this machine, you’re coming up to the 5 year mark where the paste is no longer viable for it’s intended purpose and it needs replacement.
It’s soldered on these - no replacing it :(. In addition, there is no TB3/USB-C to expand it, so you’re stuck where you are.
I would max the [guide|110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [guide|110887|SSD] in. I’d also repaste the machine, as dead thermal paste can kill your performance and these are old enough it’s a concern since it’s ~4 years old at this point, based on the age of the GPU (1060). Use a [https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-2019-Edici%C3%B3n-rendimiento/dp/B07LF66ZSV/|good thermal paste] on this since it requires a [https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-7566-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf|complete teardown].
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What tends to happen with the junk OEM paste Dell and all of the others use is after 3-4 years is when it usually starts to degrade - but may still be viable if you aren’t in it long term (but the new owner is going to need to do it). For people in it for the long run (5+ years) it really does have to be done at the 5 year mark since the paste is usually expired by that point. You’re coming up to the 5 year mark when it’s usually coming due, so if you have to open the laptop anyway just get it over with. My rule is if I don’t know how it was used prior to me buying it used, it gets done as a precaution so I can sleep knowing I never have to worry about my “new to me” machine needing a recoat unless it prematurely fails.
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What tends to happen with the junk OEM paste Dell and all of the others use is after 3-4 years is when it usually starts to degrade - but may still be viable if you aren’t in it long term (but the new owner is going to need to do it). For people in it for the long run (5+ years) it really does have to be done at the 4-5 year mark since the paste is usually expired by that point, or at least close to it. With this machine, you’re coming up to the 5 year mark or the paste from the factory prematurely failed and it may need to be reapplied.
It’s soldered on these - no replacing it :(. In addition, there is no TB3/USB-C to expand it, so you’re stuck where you are.
I would max the [guide|110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [guide|110887|SSD] in. I’d also repaste the machine, as dead thermal paste can kill your performance and these are old enough it’s a concern since it’s ~4 years old at this point, based on the age of the GPU (1060). Use a [https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-2019-Edici%C3%B3n-rendimiento/dp/B07LF66ZSV/|good thermal paste] on this since it requires a [https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-7566-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf|complete teardown].
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What tends to happen with the junk OEM paste Dell and all of the others use is after 3-4 years is when it usually starts to degrade - but may still be viable if you aren’t in it long term (but the new owner is going to need to do it). For people in it for the long run (5+ years) it really does have to be done at the 5 year mark since the paste is usually expired by that point. You’re coming up to the 5 year mark when it’s usually coming due, so if you have to open the laptop anyway just get it over with.
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What tends to happen with the junk OEM paste Dell and all of the others use is after 3-4 years is when it usually starts to degrade - but may still be viable if you aren’t in it long term (but the new owner is going to need to do it). For people in it for the long run (5+ years) it really does have to be done at the 5 year mark since the paste is usually expired by that point. You’re coming up to the 5 year mark when it’s usually coming due, so if you have to open the laptop anyway just get it over with. My rule is if I don’t know how it was used prior to me buying it used, it gets done as a precaution so I can sleep knowing I never have to worry about my “new to me” machine needing a recoat unless it prematurely fails.
It’s soldered on these - no replacing it :(. In addition, there is no TB3/USB-C to expand it, so you’re stuck where you are.
I would max the [guide|110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [guide|110887|SSD] in. I’d also repaste the machine, as dead thermal paste can kill your performance and these are old enough it’s a concern since it’s ~4 years old at this point, based on the age of the GPU (1060). Use a [https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-2019-Edici%C3%B3n-rendimiento/dp/B07LF66ZSV/|good thermal paste] on this since it requires a [https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-7566-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf|complete teardown].
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What tends to happen with the junk OEM paste Dell and all of the others use is after 3-4 years is when it usually starts to degrade - but may still be viable if you aren’t in it long term (but the new owner is going to need to do it). For people in it for the long run (5+ years) it really does have to be done at the 5 year mark since the paste is usually expired by that point. You’re coming up to the 5 year mark when it’s usually coming due, so if you have to open the laptop anyway just get it over with.
It’s soldered on these - no replacing it :(. In addition, there is no TB3/USB-C to expand it, so you’re stuck where you are.
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I would max the [guide|110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [guide|110887|SSD] in. I’d also repaste the machine, as dead thermal paste can kill your performance and these are old enough it’s a concern. Use a [https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-2019-Edici%C3%B3n-rendimiento/dp/B07LF66ZSV/|good thermal paste] on this since it requires a [https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-7566-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf|complete teardown].
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I would max the [guide|110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [guide|110887|SSD] in. I’d also repaste the machine, as dead thermal paste can kill your performance and these are old enough it’s a concern since it’s ~4 years old at this point, based on the age of the GPU (1060). Use a [https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-2019-Edici%C3%B3n-rendimiento/dp/B07LF66ZSV/|good thermal paste] on this since it requires a [https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-7566-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf|complete teardown].
It’s soldered on these - no replacing it :(. In addition, there is no TB3/USB-C to expand it, so you’re stuck where you are.
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I would max the [guide|110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [guide|110887|SSD] in. I’d also repaste the machine, as dead thermal paste can kill your performance and these are old enough it’s a concern. Use a [https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-2019-Edici%C3%B3n-rendimiento/dp/B07LF66ZSV/|good thermal paste] on this since it requires a teardown.
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I would max the [guide|110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [guide|110887|SSD] in. I’d also repaste the machine, as dead thermal paste can kill your performance and these are old enough it’s a concern. Use a [https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-2019-Edici%C3%B3n-rendimiento/dp/B07LF66ZSV/|good thermal paste] on this since it requires a [https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-7566-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf|complete teardown].
It’s soldered on these - no replacing it :(. In addition, there is no TB3/USB-C to expand it, so you’re stuck where you are.
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I would max the [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dell+Inspiron+15+Gaming+7566+Memory+Modules+Replacement/110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dell+Inspiron+15+Gaming+7566+Hard+Drive+Replacement/110887|SSD] in.
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I would max the [guide|110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [guide|110887|SSD] in. I’d also repaste the machine, as dead thermal paste can kill your performance and these are old enough it’s a concern. Use a [https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-2019-Edici%C3%B3n-rendimiento/dp/B07LF66ZSV/|good thermal paste] on this since it requires a teardown.
It’s soldered on these - no replacing it :(. In addition, there is no TB3/USB-C to expand it, so you’re stuck where you are.
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I would max the RAM out (32GB) and put an SSD in.
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I would max the [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dell+Inspiron+15+Gaming+7566+Memory+Modules+Replacement/110886|RAM] out (16/32GB) and put an [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dell+Inspiron+15+Gaming+7566+Hard+Drive+Replacement/110887|SSD] in.
It’s soldered on these - no replacing it :(. In addition, there is no TB3/USB-C to expand it, so you’re stuck where you are.
I would max the RAM out (16GB) and put an SSD in.