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    Need help about power adapter for my Inspiron/thankyou

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by aras, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. aras

    aras Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have an Inspiron 5160 which I purchased over 2 years ago. The adapter died a few months ago and they replaced it under warranty. The replacement died too (I think it's a refurbished one :mad: ) in three months right after my warranty expired.

    I live in Canada and so contacted Dell Canada. They can send me a replacement for over 100$ and it comes with no warranty whatsoever. I don't know if I can trust it.

    There is a BestBuy close to my house and they have this retractable universal adapter for 85$. That comes with the manufacturer limited warranty (one year) and I think it's like 70W or something. My adapter is 130W and output of 19.5V. Somebody said if I use the 70W, I will fry my computer. I can not find any universal adapter that is 130W. I really don't know what do and I am quite computer illiterate so your help would be appreciated :) I use my computer quite a bit for my school so I need something reliable.
     
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    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    Doobi, Feb 19, 2008
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