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    Power Adaptor for my Power Companion question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jack53, Jan 20, 2020.

  1. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    I just got an Dell Power Companion PW7015M for my XPS 13 L322X
    Anyone use this to charge your laptop?
     
    jack53, Jan 20, 2020
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Let me rephrase the question... Has anyone used a Power bank of any kind for your Dell?
    If so, how did it work out and what kind did you use?
     
    jack53, Jan 24, 2020
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    The biggest difficulty is finding someone with an XPS L322X that has ran a Power bank. I ran a power bank with my XPS 9360 and my wife's Inspiron 7337 without issue, but both of those can charge with USB-C.

    My question to you would be - what issues are you having?
     
    custom90gt, Jan 25, 2020
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    No issues... I just fully charged the Dell power companion and will be trying it out soon after I get the new battery which had issues solved first.

    I was just curious to see if anyone had used Dell Power Companion/bank to see how long it last and if there were any issues.
     
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    It'll really depend on your laptop for how long it lasts. I know I got several hours of extra run time with the backup battery.
     
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    What Power Bank did you use?
     
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    What Power Bank did you use? Brand? Reviews? Link?
     
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    Can you get these for laptops with traditional plugs and not USB c plugs?
     
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    I've used the PW7015L and I have used my lithium ion jump starter as well.
     
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    Yes I've used something like that before, I don't recall the brand (it swelled up last year so it's since been recycled) but it had a 20V out built in. It also had a cable that you could adapt different barrel connectors to in addition to the USB-C cable.
     
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    Posing the question to the general audience
     
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    The difficult part about having a power companion with a barrel connector is the difference in voltages that laptops need. Dell sells them that will work with their laptops, but that doesn't translate to others. Thankfully USB-C standardizes the voltage.
     
    custom90gt, Feb 2, 2020
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