INVENTORY 14Z-5423-17
This is a DELL INSPIRON 14Z-5423 laptop (Dell Inspiron-14z-5423 14" i3-3227U 1.9GHz 8GB 256gb Samsung mSATA 2230 SSD drive + 1tb SDXC cardthat has been cleaned, refurbished as needed and upgraded to a nice full-featured latest Linux Zorin 18 Education (latest version) machine ready for use as a great lightweight Internet browsing, e-mail, and general-purpose laptop. As this is an older (but quite capable) model, Linux runs extremely well on this laptop. Zorin 18 runs on the popular Ubuntu Linux platform and is about as Windows-like as they come and the learning curve is therefore very short for newcomers to Linux. Easy to use and easy to learn -- great for anyone just wanting to learn about using Linux and/or transitioning from Windows. This is the perfect opportunity to become familiar with one of the most popular and easy-to-use Linux distributions available and the learning curve is minimal because they are very Windows-like in functionality.WithZorin 18 Education (latestversion)this machine ready for use as a great Internet browsing, e-mail, andgeneral-purpose laptop with a nice 14-inch screen. As this is an"older" (circa 2014) model, but runs Zorin 18 flawlesslyandit’s very snappy! This is your chance to get a low-cost but capable Linuxlaptop at a fraction of the cost of a newer expensive Windows11 laptop. Zorin 18 is a premier version of Linux thatis very feature-rich, easy to learn and use, and is one of the best Linuxdistributions for those switching from Windows to Linux. **Zorin 18 also makes it easy to install andrun many Windows software apps!** The Zorin 18 Education version isfree, has most of the features of Zorin 18 Pro, and if desired it can beupgraded to Zorin 18 Pro (a $40 license).Basically, Zorin Pro has a few more features desired by some, and has includedlive support – please visit the Zorin website for all details. Zorin comes with Libre Office installed whichis a worthy alternative to Microsoft Office and can work with all MicrosoftOffice files if desired.Of course, Linux is a free open-source platform devoid of many Windows issues and apps are free and easily installed via each operating system’s software managers. The full-featured of Zorin 18 is totally free and has plenty of productivity, music, multimedia apps and games and both have basic full-featured apps already installed including a complete LibreOffice suite, and is Zorin well-supported on its website as well as user forums. There are hundreds of free apps that are easy to install and Zorin makes updating and upgrading easy as new versions come out. This is the perfect opportunity to learn to use a Linux-based machine with all the advantages, or if you’re already familiar with Linux, just to have a handy extra laptop (or backup laptop) just for e-mailing and web browsing! Please read and see that this is a lot of laptop value for the price and what's included! It includes the laptop, a Dell 65W power adapter, laptop manuals files on the desktop, a *NEW* battery, a *NEW* CMOS battery, a 1TB SD storage card, some basic installed programs that I recommend, and more! Please read and see that this is a lot of laptop value for the price and what's included!
**I've resigned to the fact that selling this one will be a net loss for me with the parts put into it but it was fun restoring it to full functionality and keeping it out of an e-waste landfill! ;) ** That happens once in a while so my loss will certainly be your gain!
This machine is reasonably clean with minimal wear and scratches and fully functional. I take pride in repurposing these older machines that still have plenty of life in them when not pushed beyond their reasonable limits. It includes a **NEW** battery in perfect working condition, a new CMOS battery which should last for about 10 years, a 65-watt AC power adapter (the same or similar one in the pics), a complementary Zorin 18 Education install DVD (not shown in pics), a set of battery break-in instructions (new batteries need “conditioned” for maximum longevity), and I’ve downloaded the Inspiron 14Z-5423 getting-service manuals onto the Zorin desktop for you! – how’s that for customer care? Known cosmetic defects: some minor scratches/scuffs on outer case, some normal wear on the keyboard and touchpad which does not detract from overall picture quality. Pre-OS diagnostics have been run on this laptop (which are independent of the operating system) and no issues were found. This one is rather pristine otherwise!
**I have replaced the laptop battery and CMOS battery** (I have repaired/refurbished many of these Inspiron 14z-5423 laptops).
***Note: As this laptop battery is new, for optimal life and performance it should be "conditioned" by discharging it down to 10% or so then recharging fully, then repeat that process 2-3 times.
This machine has been completely gone over and everything functions as should.
All drivers are installed properly (see pic) and this laptop works flawlessly with Zorin 18
I have downloaded all the 14z-5423 manuals and placed them on the desktop for your convenience.
I have upgraded the DDR3 memory to 8gb (2 x 4gb max for this machine)
I have added a *NEW* removable 1tb SDXC card for storage purposes. This laptop DOES have the additional 32gb mSATA drive included with some 14Z-5423 models.
This laptop has Bluetooth 4.0, Wifi, a built-in camera and microphone array, and an 8X DVD±R/RW drive.
**KNOWN COSMETIC-ONLY FLAWS FOR THIS LISTING** (please see pics): Missing door that covers USB, HDMI, and RJ45 ports (but does not affect functionality in any way and is usually considered to be a nuisance). Also there may be some minor scratches/scuffs on outer case, some normal wear on the keyboard and touchpad. There is a small dent on the palmrest as per pics that does not affect functionality in any way (please see pic)
This listing has the 14" glossy (not matte) screen that is excellent condition and has the standard Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics.
This listing DOES NOT have the additional discrete Radeon HD 7570M graphics.
This machine is otherwise VERY clean with minimal wear and scratches and fully functional. I take pride in repurposing these older machines that still have plenty of life in them when not pushed beyond their reasonable limits. This machine is very snappy for an Intel Core i3 processor so don't let that fool you into thinking it is very underpowered. Now, it does take a bit longer to boot (compared to a Core i5 or Core i7) but once into Zorin 18 it is very snappy.
This Dell Inspiron 14z-5423 laptop has the following standard features (please see pics for other specs):
Height 21 mm (0.83 inches), Width 347 mm (13.67 inches), Depth 240 mm (9.45 inches)
Weight with 6-cell battery and optical drive 1.92 kg (4.23 lb)
Memory 1600 MHz, dual-channel DDR3 configuration 8gb (2 x 4gb modules)
Network adapter 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN on Motherboard (LOM)
Wireless Wi-fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 ****please note***** this may or may not work with your current Bluetooth devices! I tested the Bluetooth operation and it worked perfectly with a Bluetooth 4.0 mouse and quickly recognizes most other Bluetooth devices. If you're in need of Bluetooth and you have any difficulties, you may wish to buy an inexpensive Bluetooth dongle that plugs into a USB port which is plug-'n-play with most versions of Linux and Windows, and disabling the onboard Bluetooth.PORTS AND CONNECTORS:
one RJ45 port
one USB 3.0 port
one USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
standard HDMI port
one headphones/microphone combo port
Realtek Audio Controller IDT 92HD94
Speakers 2 x 2 W SkullCandy
Internal microphone support
digital-array microphones in the camera assembly
program menus and keyboard media control keysVIDEO:
Integrated Video controller Intel HD 4000 graphics
External display support - VGA, HDMI 1.4
Display: 14-inch HD TrueLife - max res 1366x768 HDStorage SATA 2.0 (3 Gb/s) or SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s)
NOTE: Support for Intel Smart Response Technology
Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion (44 Whr)
Dell 65 Watt power supply
Media-card reader -- one 3-in-1 slot -- Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card, Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) card - *this listing includes a 1TB SD card for additional storage*
8X DVD±R/RW**Pre-downloaded overview and service manuals on desktop**I sell these machines as projects to repurpose them and only make a little profit to cover the replacement parts and time spent to reduce e-waste and tossing these otherwise very capable machines into landfills. If not using a Bluetooth mouse I suggest buying a wireless USB mouse with a dongle for this laptop - which works flawlessly with this laptop and as a plug-n-play device. Note that although this laptop has Bluetooth, not all Bluetooth devices may work well with it - however, using an inexpensive Bluetooth mouse will free up your USB ports.
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Please ask any questions BEFORE purchasing and thanks for looking!NOTE: Because this is an electronic device and I have no control over how the buyer uses it after received, I CANNOT accept returns unless the machine arrives physically damaged as evidenced by shipper handling. This laptop is otherwise guaranteed to work as described and I stand by my good reputation. These are not "buy and try" laptops as it would not be feasible for me to sell them otherwise. Thank you for your understanding!