Precision 7510 Owner's Thread

@dougrz My first thought would be if the fans are okay. Bearings not spinning freely as they should if oriented such a way. That is really the only thing I can figure is happening. Unless the load tests are inconsistent between when it is running cool/horizontal or hot/vertical, in which case maybe run a consistent tests using 3DMark.

If it is heating up as much as you are describing while vertical I would call Dell and tell them about the overheating (not to be deceitful, but I may not tell them about sitting it vertical - or maybe I would incase they opt to try replacing heatsink/heatpipes etc.). They could send you replacement fans.

I run mine vertical like you describe without issues when I on my couch waiting for jobs to finish, but maybe I'm not taxing my system as harshly as you are during your renders. Also I've the larger laptop.

 

This most likely indicates that the cooling system is designed to move heat from one side of the chassis to the other before exhausting it - in the orientation that causes overheating, the cooling system is likely fighting against the natural convection.

 

Maybe anyone could be kind enough and share privately his/her Service Tag number of 7510 (first generation, when USB-C was not offered)? I need it as a reference to investigate if adding USB-C is possible. I promise not so share it with anyone.

 

I'm pretty sure it's been confirmed that's not possible. Different mobo, different chassis...


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I have not found any written confirmation that it is not possible. I am pretty sure you can change chassis and I hope that replacing "I/O board" (that's how it is identified in the manual) is enough.

 

1st off, nobody should disclose their service tag number.

Secondly, you'd have to replace your motherboard, which includes the CPU. That's expensive so you might as well just get a new computer.

Even if you paid all that money, you'd have to drill a hole through the metal ring of the chassis.

Not worth it.

 

Actually, the part which holds the USB-C port is separate from the motherboard; it's the "I/O board left" according to the manual. That said, I'm unsure if the motherboard would automatically be compatible with it.

Aside from the logistics on how to obtain a proper I/O board and chassis, you'd still have to transplant all the other parts into the new chassis, which will be a fairly long process. But I suppose, in theory, it could be done. Just have no idea how to obtain parts that didn't come with your config - would love to know!

 

Any particular reason why? What bad things can I do with it?

Yes, it is a separate board and I hope it is enough just to replace it.

You can order parts and ask to fit them in Dell's Technical Service Centers, in other words, in places where you bring your PC to be repaired when it gets broken under warranty.

 

I considered buying a 7510 prior to USB-C/TB3 being available (around January 2016). I called Dell to see if it was possible to add TB3 later and they said that it would not be possible.

 

Did they explain why?

I would imagine they would say the same thing if I asked about upgrading to a touchscreen - it's not "possible" through a Dell supported channel, but is entirely doable provided you obtain the parts. I wouldn't trust Dell's word on this - I don't think they consider the circumstances we're discussing here. There's probably many doable upgrades they'd deem "impossible".

Also, on the service tag issue... It's entirely common practice for people to disclose their service tag when selling used Dell computers online. I don't think there's anything malicious someone could do with it aside from look at your config.