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    M17xR3 240w Power Supply $$

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by possessed73, Dec 15, 2011.

  1. possessed73

    possessed73 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Was looking around for an additional power supply so i dont have to keep dragging mine from room to room. On the Dell site is says $119. Is that the best price? I looked around on the web and saw some knockoff ones for a little cheaper ($89), but I dont want to skimp on a few bucks and run the risk of some cheap PS damaging my machine. Any thoughts or advice? Worth it to wait for an accessories coupon or something? Or just suck it up for $119?
     
    possessed73, Dec 15, 2011
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  2. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    I am also looking forward to this answer, I need one more too
     
    maxheap, Dec 15, 2011
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  3. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    bro, they are all made in China...maybe from the same factory ;)
     
    SlickDude80, Dec 15, 2011
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  4. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Yeah but make sure you get a real Delta PA-9E or your M27x won't charge your battery properly.
     
    widezu69, Dec 15, 2011
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  5. nayilalien

    nayilalien Notebook Evangelist

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    don't cheap out on the adapter part, some of the cheaper ones do fail to charge your battery.
     
    nayilalien, Dec 15, 2011
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    aarpcard Notebook Deity

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    I bought a spare genuine Dell adapter for use in my PSU mod on ebay for $60. It was used but in perfect condition. I think a few other people have found them for ~$50 on ebay in similar condition.
     
    aarpcard, Dec 15, 2011
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  7. Le0-

    Le0- Notebook Evangelist

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    lol i got free one from AW tech support... but i believe if you call them they may sell you one. for much less than $60.
     
    Le0-, Dec 15, 2011
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  8. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Or FLEXTRONIX.
     
    katalin_2003, Dec 16, 2011
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  9. nayilalien

    nayilalien Notebook Evangelist

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    I got a free one as well, but for my dell vostro 1500 powered by Nvidia 8600m GT.
     
    nayilalien, Dec 16, 2011
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  10. possessed73

    possessed73 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cool, thanks for all the responses. I think I'll try giving Dell a call tonite and see if they will sell with a discount or gift me one. Otherwise I'll keep an eye on eBay!
     
    possessed73, Dec 16, 2011
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  11. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    They don't work well for the R3 (I have one Flextronics and a Delta). The Flextronics do work well for R2's and other Dell units. I might call up AW Support to give me an exchange of the Flextronics for a Delta.
     
    Star Forge, Dec 16, 2011
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  12. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Also put an add in the WTB section of the forum. You may get permissions tonight since you now have 10 posts. I got one from there for $50 from a forum member.
     
    DR650SE, Dec 16, 2011
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