Yeah,
Might as well get new model with better QC

have anyone tried upgrading hard disk and ram on their own?
is it hard?

HI, new bie here..... i'm also using I6400 with x1400....
but recently the battery life is only 1 hours with maximum brightness do u all encounter the same problem ???

Yes you can.
I have upgraded the RAMs and HDDs before on Dell laptops and its not hard at all.
Just make sure your parts are compatible to the system.

Its normal thing. The brighter the screen the more power it consumes.
If previously it can last longer, means that your battery lifespan is wearing off.

Yeah, try reducing the brightness of your lappie & use it under extra lightin your room or even outside

hay any1 here able to play left 4 dead .....
i installed and cannot run i dunno whether is my laptop or the game it self..

i using x1400 the min requirement for is : 128 MB, Shader model 2.0, ATI 9600, NVidia 6600 or better

i oso dunno mine is higher or lower.....

is i install the mobility modder (airwind said) then my grahpich will become much better = play more games ????

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Added on February 11, 2009, 12:37 pmi just found out i can control the performance of the graphic card then can save power. but i think my battery also kind dying liao.

thanks for ur help

This post has been edited by pul_pul9: Feb 11 2009, 12:37 PM

Welcome bro

any member here can tell me where to find the T7200/T7400 processor?

i've disassembled my whole i6400 before so it should be a piece of cake replacing the processor....just don't know where to find this ancient processor...

Tried to repair the hinge BUT ended up broke my lower frame of the screen

Hi
is this thread still active?
i have a problem!!
i tried installing a 2GB Kingston DDR2 RAM today, replacing the 512MB stick on DIMM A, but during the boot after installing there appears a list of errors, then the system reduces the amount of RAM that is available from 3GB to 1GB. Afterwards, it wouldn't even show the POST screen. Everything goes blank, and the numlock LED stays lit, while CAPS LOCK and SCROLL LOCK LED blinks, about 40+ times then it automatically shuts down. Now my laptop only works with 1 RAM inserted into DIMM B, if i insert any RAM into DIMM A it will not boot at all..
Please help!

Bro,
Try call DELL Helpdesk 1800-88-1306 for Technical Problems
It's faster & easier for you the communicate

hello!
long time no lepak in this thread. my 6400 still going strong with several months limited warranty left.

got several dead pixels. battery got 46% wear level. speaker no sound but if use earphone no probs. but confirm speaker is ok. enter key smtime ok smtime not ok.

almost 3 years edy. going to call dell soon.

btw pul_pul9, x1400 is lower than ati 9600.

Mine would have it's place in gaming taken over by...a Studio 1555...soon. Though I'll still use this for stuff like assignments.

So my inspiron 6400 screen is dead-ish. It boots up and shows the Dell logo and then goes dark. It works just fine otherwise: I'm on it right now hooked up to an external monitor. Any idea if it's fixable?

This post has been edited by qedx: Feb 27 2009, 06:33 PM

It's in a matter of time for me to replace my laptop
gonna go for desktop this time around
cheaper & tougher

Long live the Inspiron 6400, went through thick and thin with it...
Mine is entering it's 3rd year.

Me too, 3rd years already this year

Last things i want to do are, upgrade the HDD & RAM to 2GB, 4GB if can go max with it

Hello, fellow forumers & 6400 users. It's been a while since I visited this thread. The last time was probably when it was still V5.

Bought my 6400 in Dec. 2006. Intel C2D T7200 (2GHz, 667MHz FSB, 4MB L2), 1GB (2 x 512MB) RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon X1400, WinXP.

I have some questions.
1) What's the difference between models 6400 & i6400?
2) When was the 6400 released? Curious to know who's 6400 lasts the longest & to have an idea how long a 6400 can last.
3) What are the non-physical tell-tale signs that the 6400 is getting old?
4) What's the max. RAM memory that WinXP (32-bit) utilize?
5) Is there a limit to the RAM memory that can be upgraded? Plan to upgrade mine to 4GB for additional performance since I can't upgrade the processor. Hope my 6400 can last til' Win7.
6) Will there be any performance benefit if I get RAM memory of 800MHz (clk. speed) or more?
7) What's the difference between SO-DIMM & normal DIMM RAMs? Can I insert SO-DIMM RAMs in the 6400?

Thx.

This post has been edited by Terrasmark: Mar 8 2009, 09:52 PM

My dell inspiron 6400 notebook cant boot. it has no power either AC or battery powered. The warranty is expired already, it will cost expensive onot if i call the techinical support from DELL.Anyone try before, how fast was the respond from DELL , is it straight come to my house after i call for the support ? i have to submit assignment at this week and i have no others pc here. Urgent needed !!! Anyone know the problems and experience before ?

Yes!!!
as long as you have no limitation of budget, during weekday. give Dell a call, if parts available, Dell technician can visit you in the same day to repair your computer after your payment confirm.