Question : Problem: Processor replacement

Howdy Experts,

While working on a Dell Dimension 2400, we got the bright idea to put a temp sensor on the processor.  Unfortunatley, while doing this we broke one of the pins on the processor.  Now the PC won't boot and I am in a world of trouble.

Can anyone help me with a replacement?  I found the part on Dell's site - but they want $320 for it and it is refurbished!  Is it possible to use a different manufacturer/model in this machine?  Cheaper is better....

The Dell store shows this: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Processors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=F1534&mfgpid=163007&chassisid=8219

All I know about the processor is: F1534 PROCESSOR, 80532, 2.53, 512K, 533, SOCKET N, DECISION ONE

Any help is appreciated.

-Thorin

Answer : Problem: Processor replacement

Here is the spec on your old one
http://processorfinder.intel.com/Details.aspx?sSpec=SL6PD
Here is the spec on the ebay model.
http://processorfinder.intel.com/Details.aspx?sSpec=SL6S2#
Not much difference other than the Core stepping on the ebay model is an older C1 stepping as opposed to the D1 stepping on yours. The tray processor designation difference only means it was sold to an OEM(Dell)
Newer steppings typically have some type of improvement over previous steppings of the processor. It should work but if you really want to be sure,here are some SL6PD models on ebay
http://search.ebay.com/SL6PD_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQmaxrecordsreturnedZ300