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    Will an older E5500 use a 65w adapter fine?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jedisurfer1, Mar 23, 2016.

  1. jedisurfer1

    jedisurfer1 Notebook Deity

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    Is that enough to power the e5500? Thanks
     
    jedisurfer1, Mar 23, 2016
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    Yes Just Enough. I use a 65 watt (PA-12 ) for the E5400 and E6400 and it works fine . I dont see any reason why it wont run the slightly larger E5500
     
    SiggyBoo, Apr 15, 2016
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    I gave my old laptop to a friend and only had a 65w charger to give him. I believe if it hits the limit of the charger for too long it's not good for the life of the charger and may prematurely go deftective.
     
    jedisurfer1, Apr 18, 2016
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