Dell Laptop, non-Dell laptop charger

Vargulf

Hi,

My Dell laptop charger just died and I was planning on buying an AI Universal Charger. I was just wondering if this would work for my Inspiron 1501? Its says on the Argos page that it works for Dell laptops.

Thanks.

ScumLord

Vargulf wrote: »

Hi,

My Dell laptop charger just died and I was planning on buying an AI Universal Charger. I was just wondering if this would work for my Inspiron 1501? Its says on the Argos page that it works for Dell laptops.

Thanks.

You would want to check and double check. What I usually do when looking for this stuff just to be absolutely sure is do a search for the model number of the charger, you will come across websites selling that charger and alternatives (probably pixmania or amazon) then you can check the alternatives knowing they're being sold specifically as a replacement for your model of charger.

If you can buy else where you may get better value, I don't find Argos the cheapest and they're certainly not the best for quality.

NTMK

Id stay away from universal adaptors op they tend not to last long. a dell charger can be got for 50 of most small computer repair centers or less on ebay

Vargulf

Hey thanks for the help ScumLord and NTMK. I went and bought the Universal Charger. The thing powers my laptop battery but does not charge it which is annoying. But I really don't use my laptop on the go anyway.

Just a heads up to anyone thinking of buying one for a Dell laptop, it powers but does not charge a Dell laptop.

Mr Trade In

Thanks for the info, my charger is acting up at the moment,keep an eye on the computer section of adverts as there are lots of Dell chargers on there from time to time.

paulgalway

Was looking at this, feedback seems to be O.K. so think I might order.

PapaSierra

Here are specs of your original adapter in case you need it:

Input voltage 100-240 VAC

Input current (maximum) 1.5 A

Input frequency 50–60 Hz

Output current 4.34*A*(maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.34*A*(continuous)

Output power 65 W

Rated output voltage 19.5 +/–1.0 VDC


Basing on my own experience with replacement power adapters I would recommend buying a genuine dell adapter

ScumLord

Vargulf wrote: »

Just a heads up to anyone thinking of buying one for a Dell laptop, it powers but does not charge a Dell laptop.

That shouldn't be, if there's power going in the battery should be charging. Maybe the battery is dead? Or maybe it's just another underhanded way for dell to force you into buying from them.

si_guru

ScumLord wrote: »

That shouldn't be, if there's power going in the battery should be charging. Maybe the battery is dead? Or maybe it's just another underhanded way for dell to force you into buying from them.

Wrong.. the charging is controlled and there is tiny "data" pin on the inside of the charge pin to detect whether the charger is DELL or not.

I thought this was a well known thing for DELL users??

PapaSierra

I think this model has no data pin but anyway I don't see a reason for paying 60 euro for universal adapter when you can get genuine dell adapter under 30 euro

Vargulf

ScumLord wrote: »

That shouldn't be, if there's power going in the battery should be charging. Maybe the battery is dead? Or maybe it's just another underhanded way for dell to force you into buying from them.

According to the Dell software, "Quickset", it says my battery is "performing normally".

si_guru wrote: »

Wrong.. the charging is controlled and there is tiny "data" pin on the inside of the charge pin to detect whether the charger is DELL or not.

I thought this was a well known thing for DELL users??

This. Unfortunately I didnt know this when buying so yeah. Goodbye Dell.