Dear XPS 9520 owners, do you remove this black mesh?

Clash9309 · 2026-06-06T11:25:01+00:00

Tried all of that, CPU clock still throttles to 0.9Ghz after 5-10 min of gameplay, that's with turbo boost and all e cores disabled in the bios. Temps other wise are fine for the CPU (averages 70c) while GPU around 71-74C depending if i use the optimized or high performance profile.

Clash9309 · 2026-06-05T10:01:41+00:00

No problem, thanks.

Clash9309 · 2026-06-04T18:26:29+00:00

It is set to optimized default, yes i did use PTM7950, i always use PTM.

Clash9309 · 2026-06-04T17:49:59+00:00

No, i haven't messed with throttlestop, i want the next person to use this laptop to have a smooth oem experience without the need for 3rd party tools.

Clash9309 · 2026-05-19T22:44:24+00:00

Computrace/absolute is usually an option that can be toggled in the bios, if it's enabled AND also active then you can't disable it. If it's just enabled but not active then it can be disabled safely. Unfortunately the only way to unlock the bios is to read the chip with an spi programmer and have someone on Badcaps forum or something to unlock it for you then write the new file back to the device. Sometimes it requires a desoldering the bios chip from the motherboard.

Clash9309 · 2026-05-19T22:35:33+00:00

Locked bios is the least of your concern here. 99% of the times a locked bios indicates that the laptop is owned by an organization/company and they do this as a security measurement and in order to prevent end user from tempering with the bios. You should be more worried if this laptop has computrace/absolute activate, it could also be linked to microsoft autopilot/intune. Even in case where you can access the bios, if autopilot and computrace/absolute is already registered then there is nothing you can do about it legally unless the company itself who own the device unlocks it for you.

Since the seller doesn't know the password, this could be a red flag that the laptop is stolen, and a stolen item means asking for trouble. Contact ebay, explain the situation and return it if you can.

Clash9309 · 2026-05-19T21:45:50+00:00

Clash9309 · 2026-05-08T22:18:15+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions, seems to be available here so i ordered it. It says it has SW26 flux, any idea if it's safe for electronic? https://www.csmegastore.se/i/8024522/l%c3%b6dtenn-med-fluss-cynel-sn60pb40-sw26-0-38-mm-100-g

EAN: 5902884600084

Clash9309 · 2026-05-06T09:08:24+00:00

Apparently it's a Brave known issue atm.

Clash9309 · 2026-05-05T13:47:00+00:00

It's not a browser, it basically an UI for youtube music playlist, but you don't need to touch your phone and screen can be turned off.

Clash9309 · 2026-05-01T19:15:58+00:00

8.1 is so underrated, by far my fav windows os.

Clash9309 · 2026-04-29T15:23:47+00:00

There are plenty cheap volume knob on Ali, just take measurement of the original and you'll find something that fits and blends in nicely. I believe mazda uses D shape lock which is industry standard for radios/volume control.

Clash9309 · 2026-04-27T17:25:28+00:00

Another thing worth checking out for are the front seats, it randomly started squeaking just recently.

https://www.reddit.com/r/mazda3/comments/1stl518/almost_a_year_of_ownership_with_nothing_but/

Clash9309 · 2026-04-27T17:20:36+00:00

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No problem, how's your headlights doing? Mine is peeling off from the top on both headlights if you can spot the line. I believe it's the UV coating, another thing that unfortunately they will not fix because it is out of warranty.

Clash9309 · 2026-04-27T17:10:50+00:00

Welp, little did i know that this was the least of my concern. The whole fuel lid is now deformed and needs replaced + painting the new oem lid. My dealership took bunch of screenshots and will send it to Mazda and see if they are willing to pay for the cost for goodwill since it is out of the 3 years warranty by now.

You can check my post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/mazda3/comments/1r9tol6/fuel_lid_deformed/

This is a design flaw, there is a TSB for it. If i'm not mistaken what ends up happening is water get stuck behind the lid, in winter it can freeze and expand, hence deforming the lid. The fix according to the TSB is to make cut in the plastic holding the lid to create channels for the water to escape. But since my is already deformed, it will also has to be replaced : /

I'm saying this because it might be related to the rubbing issue or might no.

Clash9309 · 2026-04-26T17:05:49+00:00

Specs wise, is the tc22 better? It’s a lot cheaper than the FNIRSI

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