iFixit - Answers With Device "Dell XPS 420"

Dell XPS 420: Dell XPS One A2420 CPU cooling fan bad bearings.

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:06:28 -0700

I got the computer mentioned above from a friend to diagnose and to find parts for but for the life of me, I cannot get a price for the part. I powered it up last night, it does boot into Windows and made the determination that the bearings in the CPU cooling fan were bad, I had vacuumed out the dust and tried it again, still groaned.

Anybody know what the cost of the part would be to give an estimate for repair and where to get the part?

Thanks,

Netdude21

⟐ Commented March 27, 2018 at 15:06 MST

Dell XPS 420: Can I fit a second disk drive

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:21:46 -0700

I want to fit a second drive but I only have one socket on the motherboard

⟐ Commented November 26, 2025 at 9:21 MST

Dell XPS 420: Would a Dell XPS 420 be a decent replacement for a HP Pavilion P6000 d

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:25:57 -0700

I have asked this on another subreddit already and I got one answer saying the motherboard in the XPS 420 would limit my expandability options. Also I read some other sources about the XPS 420 and a few people are saying the case is small and it would be difficult to find a motherboard which could fit. Anyway, here's my full post:

I have had a Pavilion since around 2012 and now, 5 years later, I wanted to upgrade it. What I am finding is it is extremely limited in every aspect of upgrading. If I upgrade GPU then PSU needs upgrade, if I upgrade CPU the whole motherboard needs to be replaced, and so on! And I know it has the cute "gaming" tag to it and all, and I am aware of basic components and somewhat dated parts (like the 750ti) but what I'm looking for is good expandability potential for the future! So any help would be appreciated. Oh and my P6000 had integrated graphics and a Athlon II X4 630. So this is already an upgrade! If you would suggest something different (a different model for the same price or better) let me know. Thank you so much!

⟐ Answer edited October 25, 2019 at 12:25 MST

Dell XPS 420: Fire Wire ports not working

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:05:01 -0700

Won't recognize camera when plugged in

⟐ Answered February 17, 2026 at 19:05 MST

Dell XPS 420: a spark coming from a red wire

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:39:58 -0700

help a spark coming from a red wire and when I turn the screen on and a minute later the screen goes completely off

⟐ Answered November 26, 2025 at 9:39 MST

Dell XPS 420: Why do I get a message that system Battery Voltage is low?

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:30:02 -0700

Dell XPS System will not turn on but gives the message system Battery Voltage is low.

⟐ Commented November 26, 2025 at 9:30 MST

Dell XPS 420: Changed Resolution On FO1>Now Computer>NO SIGNAL (+Needs CR2032 Batt.)

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:36:31 -0700

I was playing Fallout 1 and I was making sure the settings were optimal so the game performance will be at max & would run the best it possibly can. After I applied these settings and confirmed my setup the computer just displayed to the monitor NO SIGNAL. Everything seems to be in working order but I am unable to revive it. + -Xtra Info- The small screen on the CPU is telling me the battery voltage is low (CR2032 Battery) I do not know if this could be a part of the problem. Please help me out, this could be an easy fix but all I know is it’s not easy for me. Thank you for taking the time to view this Computer Wizards

⟐ Answer accepted October 30, 2020 at 13:36 MST