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Dell Vostro 3550 – Core i7-2640M | 8 GB | 500 GB HDD | 15.6" | Backlit Keyboard | SOLD FOR PARTS or RETRO GAMING

Dell Vostro 3550 – Core i7-2640M | 8 GB | 500 GB HDD | 15.6" | Backlit Keyboard | SOLD FOR PARTS or RETRO GAMING

$50.00 CAD
$50.00 CAD
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💻 DELL VOSTRO 3550 LAPTOP

Core i7-2640M • 8 GB DDR3 • 500 GB HDD • 15.6" HD • Backlit Keyboard • Year: 2011

📦 Sold for parts or retro-gaming — Unknown condition

🔴 FINAL SALE — SOLD AS IS — NO WARRANTY — NO RETURNS ACCEPTED
📋 Return Policy: Store credit only — no cash refunds. See details below.

📅 This laptop in 2011 vs. Today

😄 Yes, it was brand new once — and cost much more than $50!

Era Price (CAD) Context
🏷️ New MSRP at launch (2011) ~900 – 1,100 $ Dell Vostro 3550 i7 — 2011 business laptop
📈 Used market value (2026) 30 – 100 $ Kijiji / eBay — for parts, unknown condition, no warranty
⭐ Our price today 50 $ Charger included • Salvageable parts • Rare backlit keyboard 😊

💡 In 2011, this Dell Vostro 3550 i7 cost over $900 new. Today, for $50, you get a laptop with a charger and salvageable parts — including a rare backlit keyboard worth $20-40 alone.

💰 Value & Market Price — Why $50?

Source Estimated Price (CAD) Note
Facebook Marketplace / Kijiji (for parts) 30 – 80 $ Private seller, unknown condition, no charger
eBay.ca (for parts) 40 – 100 $ Variable, high shipping costs
Dell Vostro 3550 backlit keyboard alone 20 – 40 $ Rare and sought-after part — included with this product
⭐ LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE (this product) 50 $ Charger included • Power-on tested • Salvageable parts • Retro-gaming

💡 Price justified by the value of salvageable parts — rare backlit keyboard, 15.6" screen, 500 GB HDD, DDR3 RAM, charger, DVD burner, webcam, battery.

The Dell Vostro 3550 is a 15.6" laptop released in 2011, featuring an Intel Core i7-2640M (Sandy Bridge, 2 cores / 4 threads) and a 3-level white backlit keyboard — a rare feature for this generation. Sold for parts or retro gaming. ⚠️ No OS installed. Sold as is, with no recourse. Charger included.

🔄 Comparison — Core i7-2640M vs. Equivalents

Processor Year Cores / Threads Frequency PassMark Score Level
⭐ Intel Core i7-2640M (this PC) 2011 2C / 4T 2.8 – 3.5 GHz ~3,100 Reference
Intel Core i5-2520M 2011 2C / 4T 2.5 – 3.2 GHz ~2,600 ↓ Same gen i5
Intel Celeron N4000 2019 2C / 2T 1.1 – 2.6 GHz ~1,100 ↓↓ Much lower
Intel Core i5-4590 2014 4C / 4T 3.3 – 3.7 GHz ~5,100 ↑↑ Higher gen

💡 PassMark score: the higher the number, the faster the processor. Source: cpubenchmark.net

✅ What this laptop CAN do

  • Retro emulation (NES, SNES, GBA, PS1, N64, light PS2)
  • Parts retrieval (keyboard, screen, HDD, RAM)
  • DIY projects / light Linux
  • Basic web browsing (with OS installed)
  • Light office work
  • Rare backlit keyboard — sought-after part

⚠️ Important limitations to know

  • No OS installed
  • Battery included — autonomy not guaranteed
  • Only 2-core processor (2011)
  • Slow HDD (no SSD)
  • PS3 / Xbox 360 emulation impossible
  • Modern games incompatible

👥 Who is this product for?

Ideal for retro-gaming enthusiasts, DIYers, and technicians looking for spare parts (especially the rare backlit keyboard) or a DIY project. Price reflects condition and limitations — final sale with no recourse.

🎮 Retro-Gaming — Can this laptop emulate?

The Core i7-2640M (Sandy Bridge) is surprisingly capable for retro emulation. With its Intel HD 3000 (~PassMark GPU 200) and potentially a dedicated AMD Radeon HD 6630M depending on configuration:

✅ Works very well
  • NES / SNES / Game Boy
  • Sega Genesis / Master System
  • Game Boy Advance (GBA)
  • PlayStation 1 (PSX)
  • Nintendo 64 (N64)
  • Neo Geo / CPS1 / CPS2
  • DOS / Windows 95-98
  • Nintendo DS
⚠️ Works (low settings)
  • PlayStation 2 (PS2) — simple games
  • GameCube (Dolphin, low)
  • PSP (simple games)
  • Sega Saturn
  • Nintendo Wii (light games)
❌ Too heavy
  • PlayStation 3 (PS3)
  • Xbox 360
  • Nintendo 3DS (slow)
  • Wii U
  • Nintendo Switch
💡 Tip: Batocera Linux on a 32GB+ USB stick is the simplest solution — no installation required on the internal drive. Free and pre-configured for emulators.

🔧 Technical Specifications

Component Details
Model Dell Vostro 3550
Release Year 2011
Screen 15.6" HD (1366 x 768)
Processor Intel Core i7-2640M (Sandy Bridge) — 2 cores / 4 threads — 2.8 GHz (Turbo 3.5 GHz)
Graphics Card Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 — PassMark GPU: ~200 (+ possibly dedicated AMD Radeon HD 6630M depending on configuration)
RAM 8 GB DDR3
Storage 500 GB HDD 2.5" SATA
✨ Keyboard White Backlit — 3 intensities — RARE on this generation
Webcam 📷 Integrated Webcam
Video output Integrated HDMI ✅
Optical drive 💿 DVD Burner
Dimensions ~376 mm (W) × 252 mm (D) × 28 mm (H) — standard 15.6" laptop
Power consumption ~20–65 W under load — Dell 65 W charger included
⚠️ Battery Included — battery life not guaranteed
Accessories included ✅ Dell Charger provided
Operating System ❌ No OS installed
Condition Sold as is — for parts or retro gaming — no warranty

📦 Software included

❌ No pre-installed software
Sold without OS or software
🎮 Emulator compatible
Batocera, RetroPie, RetroArch, Lightweight Linux

🔧 Recoverable Parts — What you can extract

📺 15.6" HD Screen

1366x768 panel, standard LVDS connector. Compatible with other Dell Vostro / Inspiron laptops of the same era.

✨ Backlit keyboard

White backlit keyboard with 3 intensities — rare and sought after for replacement on Vostro 3550.

💾 500 GB HDD

Recoverable 2.5" SATA hard drive. Compatible with any laptop or external USB enclosure.

🔌 Dell charger

Original charger included, compatible with several Dell Vostro / Inspiron / Latitude models from that era.

💿 DVD Burner

Recoverable slim SATA DVD drive/burner for other laptops or external enclosure.

📷 Webcam + Mic

Integrated webcam module recoverable for DIY projects or replacement.

🔋 Battery (if functional)

Ref. NHXVW / 8NH55. Battery life not guaranteed. If functional, value ~$15-30.

🧠 8 GB DDR3 RAM

2 recoverable DDR3 SO-DIMM modules. Compatible with many laptops of the same era.

🛡️ Terms of Sale — Warranty

🔴 Final Sale — Sold As Is

  • No warranty of any kind
  • No returns accepted
  • No exchanges possible
  • No store credit
  • Sold in its current condition, without recourse
  • Battery life not guaranteed
  • No OS installed

ℹ️ Why this product is a final sale

  • Intended for parts recovery
  • Or retro-gaming / experimental use
  • Cannot guarantee full condition
  • 2011 laptop — old components
  • Price reflects condition and limitations

⚠️ What the sale does NOT cover

  • Battery (unknown battery life)
  • Software compatibility
  • Data loss
  • Damage after receipt
  • Repairs or modifications
  • Improper use

✅ Tested on startup • 🚀 Charger included • 📦 Fast shipping

✓ By purchasing this product, you confirm that you have read and accepted all the above conditions. — LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE 🔑

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