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Old 11-03-2005, 06:02 PM
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Default Where to get a mains adaptor for my laptop?

Ive finally broken it, didnt take me long

Need to get a new mains adaptor for the laptop, do they sell these seperately (excuse my ignorance, this sort of thing isnt normally top of my shopping list).

Ive got a Dell Latitude CPx, its got a silly little plastic plug in the back that doesn't like being trodden on.

Can I get the mains adaptor on its own and where from? (not online, from a real shop as I want to get it tmoz).
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Clare,

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Laptop mains adaptors are unique in that they have multiple voltage switching
control for battery charge.
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If short this means that you MUST use a 100% compatiable for your computer.
This can ONLY usually be acheived by buying one from the original manufacturer.

DONT risk anything else as you could damage your computer.

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Bugger

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Old 11-03-2005, 06:33 PM
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worth having a look on ebay Clare as seen them on there?
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http://www.laptopbits.co.uk/Database...C_Adaptors.htm Ł45 new
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Go to Maplin Electronics, they do universal ones which ive used on my Hewlett Pakard and my Sony when Ive gone to work without the power lead and they are ok no problems at all!!!

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I've got a spare Dell laptop transformer in the loft - if you can post up the model number/voltage etc from yours I'll see if mine matches.
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Originally Posted by The Knife
I've got a spare Dell laptop transformer in the loft - if you can post up the model number/voltage etc from yours I'll see if mine matches.
ummm im not too sure but I think the one I currently have is:

AC-C50/L
AC Input 110-230 Volts 60/50Hz 1.8A
AC Output 19v 3.79A MAX 72W

Model No: LE-9702A-06

Dunno if any of the above makes any sense, thats whats on the back of the Adaptor I have at the mo.

Im guessing the adaptor I need is pretty generic, its just the connection into the laptop that varies, I could be wrong tho as I usually am lol

Will pop into Maplin tmoz and see what they've got.
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Originally Posted by Ratty
http://www.laptopbits.co.uk/Database_files/Dell_AC_Adaptors.htm Ł45 new
A couple of them look like the one I have but I dont understand this bit

Suitable for all machines using PA2 or PA6 family adaptors
What does that mean? The laptop says Model No: PPX on the bottom
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PA2/PA6 are a family of adaptors what model does it same on your mains adaptor
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Don’t think mine will be any good.
Part No. 9364U.
Model ADP-70EB
50-60Hz 20v
but it does say Family PA-6, though.

The case looks to be sealed, otherwise you could maybe have swapped the output cable onto your transformer.

Sorry.
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