Dell XPS 8940 Teardown Guide

Hello, Simon here. Today, I’m going to take you through a teardown of the Dell XPS 8940.

Overview of the Dell XPS 8940

• Front Layout: Optical CD drive, power button, SD card reader, USB 3.0, USB-C.
• The front panel likely serves as an intake for an internal fan.
• Rear Layout: Audio jacks, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet connection.
• Power Supply: Located at the bottom, not a full-size ATX.

Teardown Process

1. Removing the Side Panel

• Unscrew the two Phillips screws holding the side panel.
• Slide the panel to the left to open.

2. Internal Components Tour

• CPU and Fan: Standard Intel heatsink and fan.
• RAM: 16 GB DDR4, expandable up to 32 GB across four slots.
• Storage Options:
  • 2.5-inch drive bay.
  • 3.5-inch drive bay with additional slots, though power supply limitations exist.
• Optical Drive: Standard DVD drive, removable from the front after releasing the front panel.

3. Upgrading and Modifying

• Graphics Card Installation:
  • 6-pin power connector available.
  • PCIe slot for a low-profile graphics card.
• M.2 SSD:
  • A 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD is present.
  • The slot supports a full-size M.2 SSD upgrade.
• Wi-Fi: Built-in with antennas.
• Power Supply:
  • Model H360EBM-00.
  • Limited upgradeability due to proprietary design.

4. Reassembly

• Replace all components carefully.
• Ensure all connections are secure.

This teardown provides a good understanding of the Dell XPS 8940’s internal layout and potential for upgrades. If you have any questions or need further assistance with specific upgrades, feel free to drop a comment below. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more teardowns and tech tips. Stay tuned for a separate video on benchmark testing of this computer. Thanks for watching, and take care!