Dell XPS Desktop 8920 Repair
This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Dell XPS Desktop 8920, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a desktop PC from 2017. Parts are matched to the exact chassis, so the model number matters when we quote.
- Model number
- 8920
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Desktop PC
- Storage
- SATA bays and M.2, by configuration
- Memory
- DIMM slots
Repairs we carry out on the Dell XPS Desktop 8920
Power supply repair
We test and replace failed power supplies. Many branded desktops use a manufacturer-specific unit, which we match to the exact chassis.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Dell XPS Desktop 8920 has room for SATA drives and, on most boards, an M.2 SSD. The usual upgrade is an SSD for Windows and programs with the old drive kept for storage.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
The Dell XPS Desktop 8920 uses standard desktop memory. We check the board's limits and fit matched modules.
Windows repair and reinstall
Windows 11 support depends on the processor: versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer qualify, and earlier ones do not. We check yours and advise.
We also carry out motherboard repair, overheating and fan repair, virus removal on the Dell XPS Desktop 8920, along with no-picture and no-boot diagnosis, port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement and data transfer to a new PC.
Notes from the workshop
- Adding an SSD as the boot drive and keeping the original hard drive for storage is the usual upgrade.
- XPS and Inspiron desktops use some Dell-specific parts, including the power supply on several generations, so upgrades need checking against the chassis first.
Data recovery from the Dell XPS Desktop 8920
Desktop drives are removed and imaged on our own equipment. If the Dell XPS Desktop 8920 has more than one drive, or a RAID array, bring the whole machine so we can see how it was set up.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Dell XPS Desktop 8920 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Dell Inspiron, XPS and Vostro desktop range are the older Dell Inspiron Desktop 3668 (2016) and the newer Dell Inspiron Desktop 3670 (2018).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Dell XPS Desktop 8920 be upgraded?
Drives can be added or replaced. Memory uses standard slots and can be increased.
My Dell XPS Desktop 8920 will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
Can the Dell XPS Desktop 8920 run Windows 11?
It depends on the processor. Versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer are supported.
How do I get my Dell XPS Desktop 8920 to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.