On the low customize configuration for the 8400 it has the button enabled and already engaged which reads:
"No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)".
They then give alternatives for speakers from $29 to speakers with subwoofer for $59, to speakers up to $289.
I ran across this when I purchased a Dell for my Brother last year.
Just go to one of your local stores, like Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Office Max, or Office Depot, and get a pair of computer speakers from $5 on up. I got a pair free after rebate from Office Max once (course low grade, but work)
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Does dell 8400 have internal speakers and if so how do i get it to work?

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