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    Inspiron 17r with 130w adapter

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kenthurgood, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. kenthurgood

    kenthurgood Newbie

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    Hello,
    I am new to this forum.
    I purchased a new Dell Inspiron 17r latprop with the 2GB dedicated video card.
    Right out of the box as soon as plugged in the AC adapter, a message came up saying 65w adapter dedected, please use at least a 130 watt adapter.
    I called Dell support and they sent me a new 90w adapter.
    As soon as I plugged it in, I got the same message, instead saying a 90w adapter detected.
    Appreciate any informatoin regarding this.
    I'm stumped.
     
    kenthurgood, Feb 7, 2012
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  2. Pamster

    Pamster Guest

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    My 17R (second gen) has a 1 gb Geoforce 525 Video card, are you sure yours has 2 gb? I don't know why it's giving you that message, I would definitely get with tech support again. It shouldn't be doing that. Maybe someone else will have a better idea of what could be wrong, but I'm stumped by this as well as it takes a 90w adapter. :( Good luck! :D
     
    Pamster, Feb 7, 2012
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Hrm what CPU do you have? That maybe causing the issue OR something is funky with your motherboard. AFAIK all new Inspirons with dGPU + quad core need at least a 90. You may want to call up Dell support and have them send you the 130 watt adapter..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 7, 2012
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