Dimension 2400 CPU

P.S. On the configuration list for my Dimension 2400 computer it also lists:

SteveNV

  The Dimension 2400 can use either 400MHz or 533MHz, Socket 478, P-4 Northwood, or Celeron processors with a 512k or smaller cache.

The maximum size is a Northwood P4 3.06GHz 533MHz FSB processor.

The 2400 will not take Prescott processors [1mb cache].

Prior to installing the processor you need to check that BIOS version A03 [or higher] is installed, when updated CPU microcode was added to support the latest CPUs.
 
To replace the processor, the heat sink must be removed and replaced.

The procedures for replacing the processor are here:

ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_dimension_desktops/dimension-2400_service%20manual_en-us.pdf

Note: Remember to align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.

 As you intend to reuse the heat sink, plan on cleaning it's base and reapplying thermal compound to the processor.

Directions for cleaning and applying thermal compound, are HERE.

Only need a small tube of thermal compound is needed, this can be purchased from any online, or local computer store.

Bev.

P.S. On the configuration list for my Dimension 2400 computer it also lists: C1431 1 PROCESSOR, 80532, 2.8G, 512K, 533, SOCKET N, DECISION ONE and [ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy]  1 ASSEMBLY, HEATSINK, 2.8GHZ, GREASE Not sure if that helps any.  Would help to know which processors I could use in that socket. Thanks.

As you have a Socket 478 P-4, 2.8GHz 533MHz FSB, already installed, it may not be worth the cost and aggro of upgrading to a P4 3.06GHz/533/Northwood, as you will have very little improvement in performance.

As you have a Socket 478 P-4, 2.8GHz 533MHz FSB, already installed, it may not be worth the cost and aggro of upgrading to a P4 3.06GHz/533/Northwood, as you will have very little improvement in performance.

Thanks for your quick reply.

 >>The maximum size is a Northwood P4 3.06GHz 533MHz FSB processor.<<

Would Intel Pentium 4 3.06GHz 533MHz 478pin CPU SL6S5 RK80532PE083512 work? I can order one from starmicroinc.net.

I'm guessing the old one I have might be the 2.80GHz version which is just $6 cheaper.

 >>The 2400 will not take Prescott processors [1mb  cache]<<

Sorry for my ignorance, I don't know the difference in various Intel names. I just got the info I gave you from the Configuration list on Dell site for my service tag:

64GJY
1
LABEL, INTEL, DESKTOP, PENTIUM 4 PRESCOTT DT, PENTIUM 4 CEDART MILL
6X609
1
ASSEMBLY, HEATSINK, 2.8GHZ, GREASE
C1431
1
PROCESSOR, 80532, 2.8G, 512K, 533, SOCKET N, DECISION ONE

>>Prior to installing the processor you need
 to check that BIOS version A03 [or higher] is
 installed, when updated CPU microcode was added to
 support the latest CPUs.<<

Thanks for the tip. Problem is my existing processor has damaged pins so the computer is not operable until I install a new processor (or I could boot with bios only & no processor?). I think it is A03 but not sure. Was using XP SP3.  
 
 >>To replace the  processor, the heat sink must be removed and repaced.<<

When I removed heat sink, the processor came out with it, stuck to it (seemingly permanently), which is when a couple of pins got bent, which I why I am thinking about replacing the processor instead of trashing the machine.

I will look at the instructional links you gave me. Thanks again!!

As mentioned in my previous reply, some pins on the original processor are bent, which is why I'm thinking about replacing it.  How do I remove the processor from the bottom of the heat sink?  It is stuck on hard and came out when I removed the heat sink, bending some pins. Thanks.

As mentioned in my previous reply, some pins on the original processor are bent, which is why I'm thinking about replacing it.  How do I remove the processor from the bottom of the heat sink?  It is stuck on hard and came out when I removed the heat sink, bending some pins. Thanks.

SteveNV

Try warming up the heat sink with a blow dryer, this will soften the thermal compound and the processor should lift off, also prior to lifting, very gently twist the heat sink being careful to avoid bending the processor's pins.

Also, you can find another solution to the issue here:

http://www.mikeshardware.com/howtos/howto_remove_heatsink/index.html.html

Bev.

Another option available for only 4 bucks is:

Intel Pentium 4 2.66GHz 533MHz 478pin OEM CPU SL6PE RK80532PE067512

Will that fit? It's slightly slower but I will no longer use this as my primary computer, just thought it would be easiest way to preserve data on the 2 hard drives in the PC.

Thanks, twisting got it off.

It says Pentium 4, 2.88ghz 512 533 SL6PF MALAY L427A652

SteveNV

Quote:

"When I removed heat sink, the processor came out with it, stuck to it (seemingly permanently), which is when a couple of pins got bent, which I why I am thinking about replacing the processor instead of trashing the machine"

This can happen at times, been there, done that myself on the old Socket 478 processors.

Always found this workaround handy:

http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Bent-Pins-on-a-CPU

Bev.

great ideas.

unfortunately it appears one of the pins is missing so it must've broken off  :-(

hopefully a new processor will fit.