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Dell Inspiron 17 3793

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The Dell Inspiron 17 3793 (regulatory model P35E), released in late 2019 and sold through 2020, is a big-screen budget laptop from Dell's entry-level Inspiron 3000 line. It's one of the last mainstream 17-inch machines to keep a built-in DVD-RW optical drive, paired with 10th-gen Intel "Ice Lake" processors and an optional NVIDIA graphics chip. Because your exact processor, memory, storage, display panel, and whether it has the discrete GPU all move the resale value, pick your configuration with the tool above for an instant cash offer. Don't want to deal with listing it, meeting buyers, or shipping it yourself? Our free trade-in service takes care of all of that — details in the FAQ below.

Confirm you have the Inspiron 17 3793

Dell made several similar-looking 17-inch Inspirons, so confirm the exact model before you quote. The surest check is the regulatory model on the bottom cover: this machine reads Reg. Model P35E (Regulatory Type P35E007). You can also press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and confirm the "System Model" line reads Inspiron 3793. Every unit has a Service Tag on the bottom label that Dell can use to pull your exact original build.

✅ This is your device if…

  • Bottom label reads Reg. Model P35E
  • 17.3-inch screen (does not fold back — it's a standard laptop)
  • Has a DVD-RW optical drive on the right side
  • System model shows Inspiron 3793
  • Has an SD-card slot and a full-size Ethernet (RJ-45) port

❌ You have a different model if…

  • It's 15.6-inch → that's an Inspiron 15 (3593, 3585, etc.), not the 3793
  • Reg. model reads P35E but ends differently, or shows a different code entirely
  • No optical drive and a much thinner body → likely an Inspiron 5000/7000 series
  • The screen flips 360° into a tablet → that's a 2-in-1, not this model
  • Very close cousin: the Inspiron 17 3790 is the near-identical sibling — check for the exact 3793 in msinfo32

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • Intel Core i3-1005G1 (10th-gen) — 2 cores, 4 threads, up to 3.4 GHz, 4MB cache
  • Intel Core i5-1035G1 (10th-gen) — 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 3.6 GHz, 6MB cache
  • Intel Core i7-1065G7 (10th-gen) — 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 3.8 GHz, 8MB cache
  • All are 15W low-power "Ice Lake" chips

Graphics (GPU)

  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics (i3 / i5 configs)
  • Integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics (i7 config)
  • Optional discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX230 — 2GB GDDR5
  • Whether your unit has the MX230 affects its value — note it when you quote.

Memory (RAM)

  • DDR4-2666 (3200 MHz on discrete-GPU configs), dual-channel
  • Two SO-DIMM slots — user-upgradable (not soldered)
  • Factory options: 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB
  • Maximum: 16GB

Storage

  • 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, up to 2TB
  • and/or M.2 2230/2280 PCIe NVMe SSD, up to 512GB
  • Many units ship with both — an HDD plus an SSD
  • Some configs add Intel Optane Memory (H10/M10/M15) as a cache

Display & audio

Display

17.3-inch, in one of three panels. Two are HD+ (1600 × 900) TN — a non-touch anti-glare version and a glossy touchscreen version — both lower-brightness with narrow viewing angles. The top option is a Full HD (1920 × 1080) WVA anti-glare panel at 300 nits with much wider viewing angles. All are 60Hz. Knowing which panel you have matters for your quote — the FHD screen is the most valuable.

Audio

Two stereo speakers (Realtek ALC3204 codec) with a digital microphone in the camera assembly. No subwoofer.

Ports & connectivity

A wide selection of legacy ports for a laptop of this era — including an optical drive and wired Ethernet — but note the important limits on the USB-C port.

Left Side
  • 1× Power-adapter port (barrel DC-in)
  • 1× HDMI (1920×1080 max output)
  • 1× RJ-45 Ethernet (10/100 Mbps only — not Gigabit)
  • 2× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1
  • 1× USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (optional — only on discrete-GPU configs; data only, no video output and no charging)
Right Side
  • 1× SD-card slot (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
  • 1× USB-A 2.0
  • 1× DVD-RW optical drive
  • 1× 3.5mm headset (headphone/mic combo) jack
  • 1× Wedge-shaped security-cable slot

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0 DVD-RW drive No Thunderbolt No backlit-only guarantee (backlight optional)

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

A small 42Wh 3-cell battery — modest for a 17-inch machine — charged via a 45W or 65W barrel adapter (about 4 hours to full when off). The USB-C port does not charge the laptop.

Camera & mic

720p HD webcam (0.92MP) with a single digital microphone. No IR camera and no privacy shutter on this model.

Keyboard & input

Full-size keyboard with a number pad. A backlit keyboard and a fingerprint reader (in the power button) were optional — not every unit has them.

Weight & dimensions

Up to 3.03 kg (6.68 lb); 415.4 × 279.2 mm, about 21.9–25.6 mm thick (16.35" × 10.99").

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I confirm my laptop is the Inspiron 17 3793?
Flip the laptop over and look for Reg. Model P35E on the bottom cover — that's the surest confirmation. You can also press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and check that the "System Model" line reads Inspiron 3793. The bottom label also holds your Service Tag, a short alphanumeric code Dell uses to look up your exact factory build. For step-by-step help, see our guide to finding your Dell model number.
02 How is this different from the Inspiron 17 3790 and other 17-inch Inspirons?
The closest look-alike is the Inspiron 17 3790 — it shares the same chassis and optical drive but typically shipped with older 10th-gen configurations; the surest way to tell them apart is the 3793 label in msinfo32. Beyond that: if your laptop is 15.6-inch, it's an Inspiron 15 (like the 3593), not a 3793. If it's noticeably thinner with no DVD drive, it's probably an Inspiron 5000 or 7000 series. And if the screen flips all the way around into a tablet, you have a 2-in-1 convertible rather than this standard laptop. The P35E regulatory code plus the 17.3-inch screen and DVD drive together confirm the 3793.
03 Can I sell it with a cracked screen, dead battery, or a broken optical drive?
Yes. We buy the Inspiron 3793 in every condition — flawless, cosmetically worn, a swollen or dead battery, a cracked screen, a DVD drive that no longer reads discs, missing keys, or a unit that won't power on. Just grade the condition honestly when you build your quote above and the offer adjusts to match. Because this model often ships with both a hard drive and an SSD, it helps to note what storage is actually inside. Missing the charger is fine too — just let us know so the quote stays accurate.
04 What's the easiest way to sell it — and what raises the offer?
Many people don't realize this, but you don't have to write a listing, take photos, deal with buyers, or arrange shipping yourself — Gadget Salvation runs a free trade-in service that handles the entire process. Answer a few questions, get an instant cash offer, ship with a prepaid, insured label we provide, and get paid after inspection. On value: the i7-1065G7 processor, the optional NVIDIA MX230 graphics, the Full HD (1080p) screen, more RAM (up to 16GB), and an SSD instead of just a hard drive are the biggest price drivers on this model. Since the RAM is user-upgradable here, a maxed-out 16GB config is worth flagging. See how it works on our How It Works page, browse other models on the Dell Inspiron trade-in page, or read our roundups of the best Dell Inspiron laptops and best budget Dell laptops.
05 How do I wipe my data, and how — and when — do I get paid?
Back up anything you want to keep to an external drive or the cloud, sign out of your Microsoft account, and reset Windows to factory settings. Because this model can hold both a hard drive and an SSD, make sure you've cleared both. You don't need to remove the drives yourself — our team runs certified, multi-pass data sanitation on every drive we receive; the full process is on our data erasure protocols page. Once your Inspiron arrives and passes inspection, payment is approved within about two business days, via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or a mailed check. The prepaid shipping label is free and fully insured from door to door.