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    Can I replace PA-3E family power with a PA-4E adapter for xps 1645?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by MAWLER, Sep 27, 2011.

  1. MAWLER

    MAWLER Newbie

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    Hi all,

    Forum and computer noob here, although I've been lurking here a while trying to find some fixes for the common 1645 diseases :D . Thought I would give the 130w power adapter a go to see if it can reduce my throttling issue.

    Can someone tell me if it is o.k to use a 130 PA-4E family power adapter instead of my PA-3E 90w version? All of my searches are only coming up with the PA-4E option and I didn't want to fork out for the wrong bit of kit.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    MAWLER, Sep 27, 2011
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    No reason it shouldn't work. All Dell adapters made in the past five years are compatible given equivalent or higher wattage.
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 27, 2011
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