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    My Vostro 1500 Charger broke after a week- Can I use this old one?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bmwm3oz, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. bmwm3oz

    bmwm3oz Notebook Consultant

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    This is the one that came with the computer
    Model FA90PS0-00
    Output 19.5V =4.6A
    Input 100-240v ~50-60Hz 2.0


    This is the older one I have laying around the house for a different business dell laptop. Its a little smaller.
    I plugged it in and it didn't tell me that I shouldn't use it but should I or not? Could it mess up the battery?

    model HA65NS0-00
    Output 19.5v = 3.34a
    Input 100-240v ~50-60Hz 1.5a


    Thank you
     
    bmwm3oz, Apr 7, 2008
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  2. Jakpro

    Jakpro Notebook Evangelist

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    It should work, but it will be slower to charge.

    You need to get the one designed for it, though.
     
    Jakpro, Apr 7, 2008
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  3. bmwm3oz

    bmwm3oz Notebook Consultant

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    They sent a new one out today so it'll be here in a couple days

    ThanksJakpro
     
    bmwm3oz, Apr 7, 2008
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  4. billcsho

    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    The old one is a 65W model. It would work, but it charges very slowly if you are also running the laptop.
     
    billcsho, Apr 7, 2008
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