<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Dell Dimension 2400"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Dell_Dimension_2400?rss=yes en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:38:18 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: How to remove the hard-drive for disposal?]]> I've replaced this old computer, but want to remove and disable the hard-drive before sending it off to the recycling center. How do I do that? What sort of dynamite do I use?

⟐ Answered December 17, 2025 at 6:42 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/100801/How+to+remove+the+hard-drive+for+disposal https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/100801 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:42:45 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: Why does my computer come on then turn off?]]> When i plug my computer and turn it on, the two green lights in the front come on then turn off. The fans in the computer come on then stop. How do i get my computer to work again ?

⟐ Answered November 14, 2018 at 19:16 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/193438/Why+does+my+computer+come+on+then+turn+off https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/193438 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:16:49 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: Orange light stays on but nothing come on the sceen]]> Have check all power cconnections but still the orange light prevails both fans work but dock drives don't open and the green loading light doesn't come on and the screen stays in standby any answers would be appreciated.

⟐ Answered November 10, 2023 at 15:49 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/220447/Orange+light+stays+on+but+nothing+come+on+the+sceen https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/220447 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:49:35 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: How can I reset my log-on password]]> How can I reset my log-on password on my Dell Dimension 2350? My existing one is lost. I'm running XP Professional. The "administrator" method and Command prompt method do not work.

⟐ Answered November 10, 2023 at 16:02 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/779634/How+can+I+reset+my+log-on+password https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/779634 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:02:29 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: What parts do I need for my dell dimension to boot up]]> Computer doesn't boot and this is the screen in setup. I know i need something so does it matter the brand or model?

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⟐ Answer accepted March 09, 2018 at 15:21 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/229037/What+parts+do+I+need+for+my+dell+dimension+to+boot+up https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/229037 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:21:44 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: Can anyone provide ideas on why my computer will not start?]]> The computer will not turn on at all. I do not know if some wires have short circulated or if there is a problem with the power source. Can someone give me tips about diagnostic procedures?

⟐ Answer accepted November 19, 2017 at 8:51 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/291850/Can+anyone+provide+ideas+on+why+my+computer+will+not+start https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/291850 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 08:51:29 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: Where can I get a replacement mainboard?]]> Hello yall. I need help. You see, I accidentally dropped a heavy tool onto my Dell Dimension 2400 mainboard. When I go to power it on, I only see a yellow light at the back illuminating the letter "D". I looked it up in the service manual and it says something like other error. there is no display on the monitor and I think I broke the motherboard physically. Where can I get a replacement mainboard? Thanks!

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⟐ Answered July 01, 2022 at 6:37 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/738582/Where+can+I+get+a+replacement+mainboard https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/738582 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:37:26 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: How to save hard drive content in a new desktop]]> My old Dell 2400 just quit on me. The light in the left side just blink yellow continuously but the computer do not turn on. How can I save the content of the hard drive in another computer.

⟐ Answer unaccepted August 05, 2016 at 18:25 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/328568/How+to+save+hard+drive+content+in+a+new+desktop https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/328568 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 18:25:08 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: How to upgrade windows 7 to windows 10]]> How to upgrade windows 7 to windows 10

⟐ Answered June 07, 2024 at 8:48 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/853343/How+to+upgrade+windows+7+to+windows+10 https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/853343 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:48:14 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: In cpc power supplying is not coming]]> In cpu power supplying is not working

⟐ Answered August 24, 2023 at 4:42 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/809723/In+cpc+power+supplying+is+not+coming https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/809723 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:42:44 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: Can I use wifi dimension 2400]]> Is this computer WiFi compatible

⟐ Answer edited November 23, 2022 at 8:26 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/756800/Can+I+use+wifi+dimension+2400 https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/756800 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:26:29 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: Booting, but not showing on the monitor?]]> Decided to try and boot up my parents old Dell dimension 2400. The machine started up but nothing is showing on my monitor. What could be the problem?

⟐ Answer accepted August 16, 2017 at 6:55 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/418816/Booting,+but+not+showing+on+the+monitor https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/418816 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 06:55:17 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: Showing red light on start and not showing screen]]> If I start my computer it shows red light and do not shows screen

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/907825/Showing+red+light+on+start+and+not+showing+screen https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/907825 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:46 -0700 <![CDATA[Dell Dimension 2400: monitor has trap 00000006 exception]]> How do I fix this? I really need help asap!!!

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/365639/monitor+has+trap+00000006+exception https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/365639 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 13:00:33 -0700