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Dell Power Adapter - Query | I think not

gram-br — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Dell Power Adapter - Query
Poster: gram-br
Post title: I think not

A friend of mine recently had to purchase a new power adaptor for a Dell laptop and got a surprise with the higher-than-normal price. However several spares shops here told him the same thing - Dell power supplies have some additional circuits in them, and you should not use a 'generic' power supply with a Dell laptop, even if it has matching Amperage.

Dell Power Adapter - Query | Recent experience...

Richard Foulkes (X) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:57:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Dell Power Adapter - Query
Poster: Richard Foulkes (X)
Post title: Recent experience...

I recently plugged in my new Dell with the adapter from my old Dell and a message appeared telling me that, because the wattage was lower on the old adapter (60 instead of 90W), the laptop may run slower.

Maybe yours will have a similar built-in function to tell you whether you can use it or not.

Dell Power Adapter - Query | Dell Power Adapter - Query / Thanks

Wenke Geddert — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:09:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Dell Power Adapter - Query
Poster: Wenke Geddert
Post title: Dell Power Adapter - Query / Thanks

Thank you, Mohamed.

Dell Power Adapter - Query | But, note it may not charge your battery.

Mohamed Kamel — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:50:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Dell Power Adapter - Query
Poster: Mohamed Kamel
Post title: But, note it may not charge your battery.

But, note if it worked, it may not charge your battery.

Dell Power Adapter - Query | Check Voltage and Amperage of AC adapter

Mohamed Kamel — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:20:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Dell Power Adapter - Query
Poster: Mohamed Kamel
Post title: Check Voltage and Amperage of AC adapter

Hi Wenke,

I asked some colleagues and they advised by the following:

Check Voltage and Amperage of AC adapter, if it differs more than 15-20% from original then no, if they are the same, yes, then check the power cord of AC adapter if it fits notebook.

P.S. default notebook input voltage and amperage is written on the bottom of notebook. adapters voltage - on AC adapter.

Hope this helps.

Mohamed

Dell Power Adapter - Query

Wenke Geddert — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:09:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Dell Power Adapter - Query
Poster: Wenke Geddert

I have recently purchased a Dell N5030 and would like to know whether I can use our spare AC power adapter Dell PA-3E family with it.
Advice or any other pointers appreciated!
TIA.
Wenke