Dell XPS 8940 User Manual

Removing and installing components
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver #1
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
Screw list
NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws,
and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type
is restored when the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surface when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Left-side cover Chassis Captive screw 2
3.5-inch hard-drive
assembly
Chassis #6-32 1
3.5-inch hard drive Hard-drive cage #6-32 4
Wireless-card bracket System board M2x3 1
Solid-state drive/Intel
Optane memory module
System board M2x3 1
Power-supply unit Chassis #6-32 3
Processor fan and heat-
sink assembly
Chassis Captive screw 4
2
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Dell XPS 8940 Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 128GB DDR4 2933MHz
Processor	11th Generation Intel Core i5, i7, or i9
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, RTX 3060
Storage	2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Operating System	Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Audio	Realtek ALC3861 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Connectivity	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.1
Power Supply	360W or 500W (Configuration dependent)
Dimensions	14.45 x 6.65 x 12.13 inches