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  1. Dell G7 7588 - The Fingerprint Sensor that always Shoulda’ Been Background: In 2018, Dell released the G7 7588, a decent gaming laptop. High tier models, or models purchased via Dell’s website (so I've read), had the option of a Fingerprint Reader built into the system. Even now, you don’t always see alternative methods to loggin’ in to a gamery style system, or even lower-end systems - this shouldn’t be, it’s 2020... In mid-2019, I purchased a G7 at a reduced cost from Best-Buy, it’s modest, but didn’t come with a built-in fingerprint reader. After seeing one review of a G7 with a fingerprint reader, I was curious how difficult it would be to add it in after purchase, and since my warranty expired... Well, it was rather difficult and a bit expensive. Disclaimer: This is solely out of my own curiosity - I am providing this info without warranty! I may not be able to provide assistance to any potential issue you may have during this mod - mod your G7 7588 at your own risk. I will not replace anything you break - you opened the system, I cannot, and will not, reimburse your decision. This is a guide of how I went about getting a fingerprint sensor added into my G7 7588, your results may vary. Any links provided are not endorsements for the seller, service, or product Prerequisites: You will be required to open your computer - Backup your data! I would consider this low-moderate risk if you know what you’re doing, but better safe than forever loss of data. You must have a decent screwdriver set - I was using a hardware store precious driver set using the PH1 Phillips head (M5 screws are present throughout the case) A plastic Pry tool - Something from iFixit, or other tool that will not scratch the paint and aluminum. Read and understand the Dell G7 7588 Service Manual - this will tell you how to teardown the Dell G7 7588 (and best practices) (https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/us/en/04/g-series-15-7588-laptop/g7-7588-servicemanual/before-working-inside-your-computer?guid=guid-5d3b1051-9384-409a-8d5b-9b53bd496de8&lang=en-us) You will need the Fingerprint Sensor, the Fingerprint reader, the cable to connect the module to the power button, and a power button circuit board set up for the fingerprint reader. What to buy: My system used a fingerprint sensor and module from a Dell G7 7577 P/N: MTYDT https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=27179 eBay search: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=MTYDT&_sacat=0 You will also need a cable to go from the FP circuit board to the power button circuit board P/N: CKF5C https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=27180 eBay Search https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=CKF5C You will need to replace the power button board for one that includes the ribbon connector for the FP module P/N: 0F3YW / 7N8KW A quick tip: if the seller only shows the side with the button on it, and you can see an LED, that’s not the correct board (FP power button boards don’t, from what I’ve seen, have a power LED) - the FP board has two ribbon connectors on the back of the board, the non-FP boards have one ribbon connector and unoccupied space that could theoretically include a ribbon connector (you might be able to mod the non-FP board with a ribbon connector). https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Dell-Inspiron-15-7577-G7-7588-G5-5587-Power-Button-Board-7N8KW-/264622795645 eBay Search: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=0F3YW&_sacat=0 Non-Fingerprint Power button (left) Fingerprint enabled Power button (right) Sorry for the blurry image - didn't clean the camera lens Directions - https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/g-series-15-7588-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf : Follow the Dell G7 7588 Service Manual section on “Removing the Power Button” including its prerequisites. Follow the Dell G7 7588 Service Manual section on “Replacing the Fingerprint Reader Board” Note: You may be required to remove some of the plastic from the Fingerprint module itself to fit the space from the original power button. Follow the Post-requisites in the Dell G7 7588 Service Manual Section on “Replacing the Fingerprint Reader Board” After reinstalling everything, and powering on, 3 orange lights and 1 white light will blink on the charge indicator - this is expected, this is a code identifying that the CMOS battery failed (or in this case disconnected - its removal is required to get to the power button board) - shutdown your system and repower it on. Your G7 may turn off a few times (and you’ll need to turn it back on) before post-ing all the way (as long as no other codes show, you should be good). You may need to change your settings in your BIOS/UEFI. A list of stop codes for the G7 can be found here: https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/us/en/04/g-series-15-7588-laptop/g7-7588-servicemanual/system-diagnostic-lights?guid=guid-1249af58-9da3-473d-bdb7-73f41f8ffba8&lang=en-us A successful FP hardware install will show “Goodix Fingerprint Device” under Other Devices in the Device Manager in Windows 10 - there’s still the driver to download. If you have an “Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)” under Universal Serial Bus Controllers in Windows 10 Device Manager - I managed to solve this issue by reseating the ribbon cables to the power button board and fingerprint sensor module. Installing Goodix Software: This is where it gets finicky, you will either need to download the Goodix Fingerprint Driver for the Dell G7 15 7588, the Dell Inspiron 15 7577 (the driver for the 7577 was the one that worked for me), or other driver should you have snagged a fingerprint reader from another Dell laptop that would work with a G7 7588. Navigate to the Dell support website (support.dell.com) - you will download the drivers directly from Dell, don’t trust driver downloads from some guy on the internet… Search for Dell G7 7588 (or use the detection tool, if Dell’s support website hasn’t already pulled your laptops service tag automatically). Go the “Drivers and Downloads” tab Search for “finger” in the keyword box Download and install the latest Goodix Fingerprint Sensor Driver. A successful install will show the Windows Installation Wizard, a failed install will be a popup “Goodix Fingerprint Device Not Found” Follow the Wizards instructions to install If the installation failed - go to support.dell.com and search for Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 (or just 7577). Click on “Drivers and Downloads” button Type “finger” (without quotes) into the keyword box Download and install the latest Goodix Fingerprint Sensor Driver. A successful install will show the Windows Installation Wizard, a failed install will be a popup “Goodix Fingerprint Device Not Found” Follow the Wizards instructions to install Once the install is complete, you should see a new “Biometric devices” section in Windows 10’s Device Manager with a “Goodix fingerprint” device. You should now see an option to use "Windows Hello Fingerprint" under sign-in options in the settings menu.
  2. In my general opinion, the Feenix Aria looks to be the most promising. The headset is covered in brushed metal which is accented by Japanese pine wood. The headset looks its price, based on specs, the headset sounds and looks to be worth its price tag, this headset is clearly not for every gamer. Overall, the reason the Feenix Aria is my favorite is mainly because it looks to have more care taken into it, the keyboard and mouse just look like a keyboard and mouse, nothing new is being brought for aesthetics.
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