This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Dell XPS 14 9440, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a 14.5-inch laptop from 2024. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- 9440
- Released
- 2024
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 14.5-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the Dell XPS 14 9440
Screen replacement
A broken 14.5-inch screen is replaced with a panel of the same resolution and finish. We check the display cable while the lid is open.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
We replace worn charging sockets and repair USB-C ports and charging circuits at component level. The adapter is tested first, because it is the cheapest thing to be wrong.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Dell XPS 14 9440 takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory
Memory in the Dell XPS 14 9440 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
Windows repair and reinstall
The Dell XPS 14 9440 shipped with Windows 11. We repair start-up faults, reinstall Windows cleanly with your files kept, and remove malware.
Battery replacement
We replace the internal battery and check the charging circuit and adapter at the same time.
Price confirmed before work starts
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Dell XPS 14 9440, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
Known issues with the XPS 15 and XPS 17 range
- On the 9550 to 9570 and 7590, a 2.5-inch drive bay is present only on units with the smaller battery.
- Battery swelling is common on the XPS 15 and 17 and shows first as a trackpad that stops clicking or a base that no longer sits flat.
- These run hot under load. Fresh thermal compound and clean fans often restore performance that has been lost to throttling.
Data recovery from the Dell XPS 14 9440
The SSD in the Dell XPS 14 9440 can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start. Recent Windows machines often have device encryption or BitLocker switched on. If so we will need the recovery key, which is normally saved in your Microsoft account.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Dell XPS 14 9440 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Dell XPS 14 9440 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 14 9440 run Windows 11?
Yes. It shipped with Windows 11.
How do I get my Dell XPS 14 9440 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.