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    M17X R2 240W charger able to use on M17X R3/R4?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by kyo86sg, Mar 25, 2014.

  1. kyo86sg

    kyo86sg Notebook Consultant

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    Hi peeps,

    I got a spare M17X charger which I used on my M17X R2 (920XM 5870 X-fire) and I got a friend living on the oppsite side of the global who is using R3 or R4 (not certain at this time) who might need a spare charger .

    Before I post it over, could I ask if the charger is compatible? Below is the image of my current charger.

    WP_001425_zps1c0ad2fc.jpg

    Thanks for your time and I await your response on this matter. =)
     
    kyo86sg, Mar 25, 2014
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I believe so but you can swap any adapter so long as:

    A) Voltage is the same.
    B) Current is the same or higher
    C) The connector is the same.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 25, 2014
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  3. kyo86sg

    kyo86sg Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the reply, but just on a safe side would like to check with any one here, who might have both systems before I send the AC adaptor to the postal office. =)
     
    kyo86sg, Mar 25, 2014
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  4. DDDenniZZZ

    DDDenniZZZ Notebook Deity

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    I have that same adapter with my R4. Model J938H is connected to my laptop at the minute and its fine, no errors.

    Mines rev. 02 though. Doubt it would make any difference.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Mar 26, 2014
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Flextronics/Delta 240W should work with almost all new Alienware laptops, as long as it's over and not under (under powering a machine, your AC adapter can explode).
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Mar 26, 2014
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  6. kyo86sg

    kyo86sg Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks to all who responded, will have it arranged to be shipped over then =)
     
    kyo86sg, Mar 26, 2014
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