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    Inspiron 1520 charger question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by uber fragger, Apr 15, 2008.

  1. uber fragger

    uber fragger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well my 90W charger just broke for my Inspiron 1520 and I have a 1 year complete coverage plan on my laptop so do you think Dell would replace the charger for free? I didn't damage it in anyway, it just beeps and doesn't work.

    Also, while we are on the subject, would it cause any damage to my computer if I use a 65W charger instead of a 90W? Because my dad is going to let me borrow one of his for the remainder of the school year but its a 65W. I just don't want to damage my laptop.
     
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  2. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Should not cause any damage to the computer by using a smaller adapter. I had to do this for a while on my Inspiron 1520 ... a message would pop up during boot that I would lose performance and have slower battery charging
     
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    lled Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am pretty sure that Dell will replace your broken adapter.
     
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    ryanmcv Notebook Enthusiast

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    As long as your machine is still under warranty, Dell should replace the adapter for no charge. Give them a call... what's the worst that could happen? :)
     
    ryanmcv, Apr 15, 2008
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    ScorpionSX Notebook Geek

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    I'm using 65W charger with my Inspiron 1520 and there is no problem (except the message that will pop-up when i plug it in in Windows).
    But i have a question...if i contact Dell, that my charger is "broken" and i want a new one, should i tell them that i want a 90W charger and only pay the difference between prizes?? You know what i mean - i give them my "broken" 65W charger, they send me new 90W charger and i pay them the difference...
     
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    uber fragger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, thanks guys :) I'll give them a call.

    When it says that I'll lose performance though, does that mean even if its fully charged I won't be able to run something like Crysis like I would with a 90W charger or what?
     
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    LordBug Notebook Guru

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    I'm going out on a limb here, but my theory is that Dell have implemented something which is able to detect whether or not you're using a genuine charger (A signal akin to the networking via powercables technology?), and thus doesn't put the laptop into full performance mode (Depending on how you've set up the power schemes).

    Mind you, this could just be pure nutty theory, invented in the midst of the lightless hours, a conspiracy by a megacorp to ensure people continue to use their particulars for maximum performance. But conspiracy theory does keep the brain active at least ;)
     
    LordBug, Apr 15, 2008
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