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    inspiron e1705 - power supply

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jackward, Jan 2, 2011.

  1. jackward

    jackward Newbie

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    my unit just shut down and it is plug into elec outlet.

    I assume the battery is dead but shouldn't it be okay with power adapter attached and pluged in?
     
    jackward, Jan 2, 2011
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Download HWMonitor. Report temperatures after some use (assuming you can still turn it back on).
     
    namaiki, Jan 2, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I would unplug everything and test out the AC adapter first with a multimeter.

    If it outputs 0 voltage, test with known good Dell 90 watt OEM AC adapter. You may just have a bad AC adapter, given the age of your Dell laptop I wouldn't be surprised.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 2, 2011
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