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    dell ac adapter

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JumboJP, Jul 29, 2009.

  1. JumboJP

    JumboJP Notebook Guru

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    I have an older dell csx laptop i want to buy an ac adapter for, but when looking at ebay there are many different models listed that supposedly work with it

    i think i need a pa-6, but i have seen people selling the pa-2, pa-6 and the pa-9 adapters and saying they are compatible with it

    are all these adapters really the same to where it wouldnt matter which one i got?

    thanks
     
    JumboJP, Jul 29, 2009
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    It is quite likely that there is a compatible newer PSU.

    The key requirements are: (a) DC output voltage (dell uses 19.5V DC for most of its PSUs); (b) current rating; and (c) the same DC power plug.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 30, 2009
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    PA-6 is the one you want. It's a 20V, 70W adapter. I believe PA-2, PA-9, etc, are lower and higher watt adapters with the same jack.

    EDIT: PA-9 is a 90W brick, but PA-2 seems to put out 20V, 70W too... might just be an older version of the PA-6.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jul 30, 2009
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  4. Triangle Laptops

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    The PA-2E is an updated model of that AC Adapter and should work with that laptop.
     
    Triangle Laptops, Jul 31, 2009
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  5. JumboJP

    JumboJP Notebook Guru

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    thanks, i bought a pa-2 for $10 shipped on ebay, figured for $10 i would give it a try
     
    JumboJP, Jul 31, 2009
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