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    Replacing the power adapter. URgent Pls. Help!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jayesh_patel, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. jayesh_patel

    jayesh_patel Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    I have a power adapter of dell with following details:-
    A
    Input : 100-240v ~ 1.6A(1,6A) 50-60Hz
    Output: 19.5v(19,5V) 3.34A(3,34A)
    65W

    i want to replace it with following power adapter:-
    B
    Input : 100-240v ~ 1.5A(1,5A) 50-60Hz
    Output: 19.5v(19,5V) 3.34A(3,34A)
    65W


    My question is:-
    if i replace the power adapter from A - B for my dell inspiron 1545 does anything damages to my pc in later stages ?
     
    jayesh_patel, Aug 15, 2012
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  2. OC-Freak

    OC-Freak Notebook Deity

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    Not at all. As long as the output is correct you are safe.

    As far as I can see the only difference is that adapter B is more efficient and thus pulls less power from the wall while still delivering the same power.
     
    OC-Freak, Aug 15, 2012
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Adapter B should be fine. Just make sure you get a genuine part, and not some generic rip-off.
     
    Commander Wolf, Aug 18, 2012
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  4. yeuemmaimai

    yeuemmaimai Notebook Consultant

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    + 1 for generic, I personally prefer those slim adapters. They work well and keep my coffie very hot :)
     
    yeuemmaimai, Aug 19, 2012
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