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    Alienware power cord replacement

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by pl_dozer, May 3, 2016.

  1. pl_dozer

    pl_dozer Notebook Enthusiast

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    My AW17 180w adapter wouldn't work, the wire broke a bit near the socket so I bought a new 240w adapter.
    It came without the power cord though and my 180w power cord doesn't fit in that one.
    I contacted Dell, they said they don't have a compatible power cord in stock and they've raised a complaint ticket to have it sourced.

    My new adapter has a socket like this, without the power cord.

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    This looks like a regular SMPS socket we use in desktops. Will any power cord I buy work?
    Where can I just buy a dell adapter power cord with this kind of socket? I don't know if wattage is important for just the power cord.
     
    pl_dozer, May 3, 2016
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  2. Zoltan@zTecpc

    Zoltan@zTecpc Company Representative

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    Yes, you can buy a desktop power cord and it will work.

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N915A using Tapatalk
     
    Zoltan@zTecpc, May 3, 2016
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    pl_dozer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Excellent, thanks so much. I did see a 10A-250w written inside so I was hoping that would be the case.
     
    pl_dozer, May 3, 2016
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    danyune Notebook Evangelist

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    Not sure if it matters, but get a thicker one. I think the thinner ones are designed for LCD screens and such
     
    danyune, May 4, 2016
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