Dell XPS 8930 User Manual

XPS 8930
Service Manual
Computer Model: XPS 8930
Regulatory Model: D24M
Regulatory Type: D24M001

Dell XPS 8930 Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 64GB DDR4 2666MHz
Operating System	Windows 10 Home or Pro
Chipset	Intel Z370
Power Supply	460W
Processor	8th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9
Storage	Up to 2TB HDD
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti/1060/1070
Ports	USB 3.1, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, Audio
Optical Drive	DVD RW (Optional)
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet
Audio	Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio with Wave MaxxAudio Pro
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.2
Front Ports	3x USB 3.1, 1x USB-C, 1x Headset Jack, 1x SD Card Reader
Rear Ports	4 x USB 3.1, 2 x USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 1 x M.2
Dimensions	14.02 in (356 mm) x 7.09 in (180 mm) x 15.22 in (386.5 mm)
Weight	22 pounds

Summary

Before working inside your computer

Before you begin

Safety instructions

Essential safety guidelines to prevent damage and ensure personal safety.

After working inside your computer

CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.

Removing the right-side cover

Replacing the right-side cover

Removing the front bezel

Replacing the front bezel

Removing the primary hard-drive

Replacing the primary hard-drive

Removing the secondary hard-drive

Replacing the secondary hard-drive

Removing the solid-state drive

Replacing the solid-state drive

Removing the power-supply unit

Replacing the power-supply unit

Removing the graphics card

Replacing the graphics card

Removing the full-length graphics cards

Replacing the full-length graphics cards

Removing the memory modules

Replacing the memory modules

Removing blower and heat-sink assembly

Replacing blower and heat-sink assembly

Removing the VR heat sink

Replacing the VR heat sink

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites

Replacing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for reinstalling the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.

Post-requisites

Removing the chassis fan

Replacing the chassis fan

Removing the processor

Replacing the processor

Removing the wireless card

Replacing the wireless card

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for reinstalling the computer's wireless card.

Removing the system board

Prerequisites

Replacing the system board

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for reinstalling the computer's system board.

Post-requisites

System setup

Entering BIOS setup program

System and setup password

Clearing CMOS settings

Procedure to reset BIOS settings to default by clearing CMOS data.

Clearing forgotten passwords

Steps to reset lost system or setup passwords using jumper pins.

Troubleshooting

Flashing the BIOS

Instructions for updating the computer's BIOS firmware.

Flashing BIOS (USB key)

Method for updating BIOS using a bootable USB drive.

Power-supply unit Built-in Self Test (BIST)

How to perform a self-test on the power-supply unit to check its functionality.

Steps to confirm that power-supply unit is defective

Procedures to diagnose a potentially faulty power-supply unit.

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics

Using built-in diagnostics to test computer hardware for issues.

Running the ePSA diagnostics

Step-by-step guide to execute the ePSA diagnostic tests.

Diagnostics

Information on interpreting diagnostic results and LED error codes.