Dell XPS 8950 User Manual

Removing and installing components
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
● Phillips screwdrivers #1/#2
● Optical drive opening tool
● 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 surfaces 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
Power-button bracket Chassis #6-32 1
Solid-state drive System board M2x3 1 per solid-state drive
installed
Wireless-card bracket System board M2x3 1
Power-supply cage Chassis #6-32 2
Power-supply unit Chassis #6-32 4
Voltage-regulator heat
sink
Chassis Captive screw
M2.5
2 per voltage-regulator
heat sink
2
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Dell XPS 8950 Specifications

General

Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i5, i7, or i9
Operating System	Windows 11 Home or Pro
Chipset	Intel Z690
Memory	Up to 128GB DDR5
Storage	Up to 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Dimensions	173 mm
Ports (Front)	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Headphone/Mic
Ports (Rear)	Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x4, 1x PCIe x1
Power Supply	460W or 750W
Wireless	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet