Dell Precision M6400 Lot of 2 – Orange + Silver
Two classic Dell Precision M6400 17-inch WUXGA mobile workstations – extensively tested and sold together as one lot.
This is an appealing pair of Dell's substantial Precision M6400 professional mobile workstations:a distinctive orange M6400 plus a completesilver M6400 with 16GB RAM, Samsung SSD and Debian Linux installed.
Both computers feature 17-inch 1920 × 1200 WUXGA displays and dedicated NVIDIA Quadro graphics.Both have been tested well beyond simply powering on or booting to BIOS.
THE LOT INCLUDES:
• Orange Dell Precision M6400
• Silver Dell Precision M6400
• Two genuine Dell AC adapters – one for each computer
• Debian Live USB used to operate and test the orange M6400
• 17-inch protective laptop sleeve/caseORANGE DELL PRECISION M6400
The orange M6400 is the visual highlight of the pair and makes an interesting vintage Dell,Linux or restoration/project system.
It is tested working and boots and operates from the included Debian Live USB.There is no internal HDD or SSD installed.
Configuration:
• Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 – 2.53GHz
• 8GB RAM (2 × 4GB)
• NVIDIA Quadro FX 2700M dedicated graphics – 512MB
• 17-inch WUXGA 1920 × 1200 display
• Slot-loading DVD±RW optical drive
• Battery included
• Debian Live USB included
Functions Confirmed Working:
• Boots and operates from Debian Live USB
• WUXGA display
• Slot-loading DVD±RW drive – DVD tested for playback and eject
• Ethernet
• All four USB ports
• Keyboard – all keys tested
• Touchpad, buttons and pointing stick
• Headphone output
• LCD brightness controls
• Battery operation without AC power
• Dell hardware diagnostics and extended memory tests passed
• CPU stress/thermal testing completed successfully
The webcam hardware is detected by Debian, but a live camera image was not independently tested.The Wi-Fi adapter is also detected by Debian; functional Wi-Fi testing was not completed becausethe Debian Live environment did not contain the required legacy Broadcom firmware.
The battery reported approximately 67% of original design capacity during testingand successfully operated the computer without AC power. As with any older used battery,actual runtime will vary with use.
Orange M6400 – Condition Notes:
• No internal HDD or SSD installed
• Keyboard backlight does not function
• Internal speakers have poor/degraded sound quality
• RTC/CMOS battery is depleted, so date/time may reset after complete loss of power
• Two small bottom/access-panel screws are missing
• Three corner rubber inserts/feet are missing
• Cosmetic wear, marks and scuffs consistent with age and previous useSILVER DELL PRECISION M6400 – 16GB RAM + SAMSUNG SSD
The silver M6400 is the complete companion system in the lot, with16GB RAM, a 128GB Samsung SSD and Debian Linux installed.
Configuration:
• Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 – 2.40GHz
• 16GB DDR3 RAM (4 × 4GB)
• 128GB Samsung SSD 830 Series
• 17-inch WUXGA 1920 × 1200 display
• Dedicated NVIDIA Quadro graphics
• Debian Linux installed
• Optical drive
• Battery included
Functions Confirmed Working:
• Boots into installed Debian Linux
• WUXGA display
• Ethernet / network connectivity
• All four USB ports
• Keyboard – all keys tested, including Num Lock and numeric keypad
• Keyboard backlight
• Touchpad, buttons and pointing stick
• Internal speakers
• Headphone output – left and right channels
• LCD brightness controls
• Battery operation without AC power
• Dell hardware diagnostics and extended memory tests passed
• CPU stress/thermal testing completed successfully
The webcam hardware is detected by Debian, but a live camera image was not independently tested.
The battery reported approximately 83% of original design capacity during testingand successfully operated the computer without AC power. As with any older used battery,actual runtime will vary with use.
Silver M6400 – Condition Notes:
• RTC/CMOS battery is depleted, so date/time may reset after complete loss of power
• Rubber cap on the keyboard pointing stick is deteriorated/missing; pointing stick itself works
• Samsung SSD is working but has substantial previous use
• Optical drive powers/spins and is detected by Debian; an inserted commercial DVD was detected, but actual file/data reading was not independently verified
• Exterior shows visible cosmetic wear from long-term use, including wear to the silver finish
• Computer has a refurbishment label from an earlier period of its lifeTWO GENUINE DELL AC ADAPTERS
Two genuine Dell AC adapters are included – one for each computer.Both adapters were tested with the computers.
• Dell PA-9E 240W – 19.5V / 12.3A – Dell DP/N 0J211H
• Dell PA-7E 210W – 19.5V / 10.8A – Dell DP/N 0D846D
• AC power cords included
Also included are the Debian Live USB used with the orange M6400and a 17-inch protective laptop sleeve/case.
TESTED & DOCUMENTED
These computers were tested beyond simply powering on or booting to BIOS.Both M6400s received substantial functional testing, including Dell hardware diagnostics,extended memory testing, keyboard and pointing-device testing, USB testing,display testing and CPU stress/thermal testing.
The listing photographs show the actual computers and accessories being sold,including internal and external condition and test information.Functions specifically identified above as not fully tested have not been assumed to work.
VINTAGE CONDITION
These are vintage Dell Precision mobile workstations and show normal evidence of age and previous use.They are used, tested working computers, with the specific condition notes described above.Please review the photographs for cosmetic condition.
AT A GLANCE:ONE LOT – TWO DELL PRECISION M6400sORANGE: P8700 • 8GB RAM • Quadro FX 2700M •17" WUXGA • No internal drive • Debian Live USB includedSILVER: P8600 • 16GB RAM • 128GB Samsung SSD •17" WUXGA • Dedicated Quadro graphics • Debian Linux installedPLUS: Two genuine Dell AC adapters + protective sleeve/casePACKING & SHIPPING
The two computers and their heavy AC adapters will be carefully packed with substantial protectionfor shipment.
You will receive the exact computers and accessories shown in the photographs.
