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Chargers for Dell laptop - features, types of plugs + photos.
Have you ever thought about what is the most important part of your notebook? Maybe the screen? Or the hard drive. Why not ram memory? Yes, all of these components are key, but the most important part is
the laptop charger!
It's that simple - if the charger doesn't work, the whole computer becomes a useless thing gathering dust in a cabinet.
And since it's not really something you'd discuss with friends over a beer, the topic of chargers pops up mostly when you feel the dire need to get a new adapter. The most common reasons for this are three:
- Your laptop charger stopped working
- Forgot your charger at the coffee shop you work/train/sea etc from
- Want to buy a second adapter to leave in the office/villa/caravan at the seaside so you're not lugging the main one around with you all the time
No matter what the exact reason is that prompted you to get a new laptop charger, you will be faced with the moment when you need to choose the right model that works for you. And this often turns out to be a complicated task related to the amperage, wattage, jack size and other parameters you need to take into consideration.
Why should we be careful when choosing a new charger?
The market is full of different types of adapters, but that doesn't mean they are all suitable for your laptop. When choosing a new charger, it should be compatible with the make and model of your laptop.
That doesn't mean you have to get a charger made by Dell, for example. Companies such as LITEON, DELTA and AcBel Polytech, which are manufacturers of adapters, offer replacements for the original ones that are not inferior in quality. Often, you can get an adapter manufactured by these companies and branded by the manufacturer of your new notebook with your new laptop. However, to make sure that you won't have any problems replacing the adapter, you need to consider not so much who manufactured it, but what its features are.
What should we consider when buying a Dell laptop charger?
There are a few key metrics you need to compare to choose the right charger.
Input voltage
The input voltage represents the current that your adapter accepts from the mains (wall socket). Different countries use different electrical standards that range between 110V - 240V. These values are written on the back of the charger and are usually between 100V - 240V. This means that your adapter can work with power in this range (generally speaking it will work almost anywhere).
If you are buying a charger from an EU member state, it will most likely work in the wide range of 110V to 240V because that is a requirement of the EU regulators. However, if the adapter is bought from a non-EU country, it is very likely that it is specifically tailored to the electricity grid in that particular country and will not work everywhere, so in such cases be sure to pay attention to the label. 
Output voltage
Voltage is probably the most important indicator to look out for when choosing a new charger. Usually the output voltage values are listed just below the input voltage values. This is the current that your computer is running at. (On the Dell, it is most often 19.5V, which means that the adapter is providing 19.5V of current to the laptop.) If other values can be allowed to drift or move in some range, the output amperage does not. It is a constant and must match exactly. In case you choose an adapter with a lower or higher output voltage, it is possible that the laptop will not start at all (if it is lower) or problems will occur for the laptop and battery. 
Output current strength
Amperage is the third indicator of your charger that you should consider when choosing a new adapter. It is measured in amps and is most often displayed immediately after the output voltage (e.g. 19.5V, 4.62A). While it's important to have an exact match for the output voltage, here you need to make sure the amperage is equal to or greater than what's listed on your original charger. For example, if your original charger runs at 19.5V, 4.62A, it's okay to purchase a new one that runs at 19.5V, 6.7A, but replacing it with an adapter that has a weaker amperage is not recommended.
Power
Power is the last metric to compare carefully. It is measured in watts (W). It is often written alone at the top of the charger label. Unlike voltage, whose value is a constant, power can vary. A 90W power supply can provide power from zero to 90W. If your previous adapter was rated at 65W, the new one should be at least 65W, but even if you get a 90W or 130W, you won't have a problem. The charger will provide your laptop with the power it needs. 
Type of plug
In general, jacks are of several types - standard jacks with two outlets and jacks with a third outlet (usually a pin in the middle of the jack that you'll never notice unless you're specifically looking for it). Dell mostly uses three-pin jacks, like HP and Lenovo. (Dell and HP jacks are not compatible in most cases.)
A problem with Dell chargers can occur when the middle pin breaks. Then the laptop does not recognize the adapter. In this case, the charger supplies current to the laptop and it works, but only on the charger and does not charge the battery. This leads most users to believe that there is a problem with the battery and replace it with a new one, but the problem remains.
The keys with which Dell laptops work are most often round, some of them, as already mentioned, have a pin in the middle, and the dimensions shown below indicate the outer and inner diameter. If you don't pay attention and check that the dimensions match exactly, you can damage the laptop's charging jack. Or you could just order a charger that won't work for you.
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Type of plug |
Dimensions |
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Outer diameter - 4.0mm Internal diameter - 1.7mm |
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Outer diameter - 4.5mm Internal diameter - 3.0mm Mid pin - yes |
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Outer diameter - 5.5mm Internal diameter - 1.7mm |
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Outer diameter - 7.4mm Internal diameter - 5.00mm Mid pin - yes |
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USB Type C
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Where to find the relevant data for a particular model?
Details of the charger parameters are given in several places:
- They are written on the label of the old adapter
- They are written on the bottom of the laptop
- Written on the battery (not always)
The surest way to avoid making a mistake with your choice of adapter is to compare the performance with that of your old charger. It is recommended that it is the original one you purchased with your laptop. If you don't have one, use the sticker on the back of the laptop to see the basic specs, and you can get an idea of the size of the charger by looking at the laptop itself, searching for pictures online, or chargers compatible specifically with your laptop model.
Where to buy a new charger?
It doesn't matter whether you buy the charger from an online store or from a physical one, as long as you carefully compare the parameters we described above. If there are any doubts, you can always consult a specialist (even when shopping online). If you need advice, contact us, we will help you. The easiest way is to send us a photo of your old charger to office@batteryland.com. If it's not available, take a photo of the patch on the back of your laptop or just email us the model of your laptop.
What are the most common problems and how to make sure that the laptop charger does not work?
1.The charger is plugged in, but the laptop doesn't work. Most common reasons:
- Defective adapter
- Broken cable
- Another non-power problem
- Improper adapter (you took your colleague's charger in speed)
Usually, when the problem is with the charger or the cable, none of the lights on the laptop are lit.
2. The charger is plugged in and the laptop works but does not charge the computer battery. Most common reasons:
- Problem with the battery
- Interrupted third pin of the charger socket
- Improper adapter (you took your colleague's charger in speed)
To make sure the problem is with the charger or the battery, it's easiest to test with another charger or test the battery on another laptop.
3. The charger works and charges the battery, but makes a loud buzzing sound.
You can continue to use the charger, but be more careful. Do not leave it on when you are not around the computer. A sign that there is a higher chance that you will soon have to buy a new one.
4. The charger works and charges the battery, but it heats up too much.
It is normal for the adapters to heat up during prolonged operation. It is difficult to determine when the heating is within normal limits, but certainly, if you can not keep your hand on the surface of the adapter when touching, it is good to contact a service center or directly consider replacing it with a new one.
5. The laptop turns off when moving / moving
Most often the reason for this is in a broken / damaged socket on the laptop itself
6. The laptop turns off for no apparent reason when running on charger
The most common cause of this problem is a broken / damaged socket on the computer itself
Helpful:
1) Find a Dell laptop charger by laptop model.
2) Find a Dell laptop charger by its specs (use the filters)
3) Full features of Acer laptop chargers + types of plugs
Chargers for Dell laptop - features, types of plugs + photos.
Introduction.
Have you ever thought about what is the most important part of your notebook? Maybe the screen? Or the hard drive. Why not ram memory? Yes, all of these components are key, but the most important part is
the laptop charger!
It's that simple - if the charger doesn't work, the whole computer becomes a useless thing gathering dust in a cabinet.
And since it's not really something you'd discuss with friends over a beer, the topic of chargers pops up mostly when you feel the dire need to get a new adapter. The most common reasons for this are three:
- Your laptop charger stopped working
- Forgot your charger at the coffee shop you work/train/sea etc from
- Want to buy a second adapter to leave in the office/villa/caravan at the seaside so you're not lugging the main one around with you all the time
No matter what the exact reason is that prompted you to get a new laptop charger, you will be faced with the moment when you need to choose the right model that works for you. And this often turns out to be a complicated task related to the amperage, wattage, jack size and other parameters you need to take into consideration.
Why should we be careful when choosing a new charger?
The market is full of different types of adapters, but that doesn't mean they are all suitable for your laptop. When choosing a new charger, it should be compatible with the make and model of your laptop.
That doesn't mean you have to get a charger made by Dell, for example. Companies such as LITEON, DELTA and AcBel Polytech, which are manufacturers of adapters, offer replacements for the original ones that are not inferior in quality. Often, you can get an adapter manufactured by these companies and branded by the manufacturer of your new notebook with your new laptop. However, to make sure that you won't have any problems replacing the adapter, you need to consider not so much who manufactured it, but what its features are.
What should we consider when buying a Dell laptop charger?
There are a few key metrics you need to compare to choose the right charger.
Input voltage
The input voltage represents the current that your adapter accepts from the mains (wall socket). Different countries use different electrical standards that range between 110V - 240V. These values are written on the back of the charger and are usually between 100V - 240V. This means that your adapter can work with power in this range (generally speaking it will work almost anywhere).
If you are buying a charger from an EU member state, it will most likely work in the wide range of 110V to 240V because that is a requirement of the EU regulators. However, if the adapter is bought from a non-EU country, it is very likely that it is specifically tailored to the electricity grid in that particular country and will not work everywhere, so in such cases be sure to pay attention to the label.
Output voltage
Voltage is probably the most important indicator to look out for when choosing a new charger. Usually the output voltage values are listed just below the input voltage values. This is the current that your computer is running at. (On the Dell, it is most often 19.5V, which means that the adapter is providing 19.5V of current to the laptop.) If other values can be allowed to drift or move in some range, the output amperage does not. It is a constant and must match exactly. In case you choose an adapter with a lower or higher output voltage, it is possible that the laptop will not start at all (if it is lower) or problems will occur for the laptop and battery.
Output current strength
Amperage is the third indicator of your charger that you should consider when choosing a new adapter. It is measured in amps and is most often displayed immediately after the output voltage (e.g. 19.5V, 4.62A). While it's important to have an exact match for the output voltage, here you need to make sure the amperage is equal to or greater than what's listed on your original charger. For example, if your original charger runs at 19.5V, 4.62A, it's okay to purchase a new one that runs at 19.5V, 6.7A, but replacing it with an adapter that has a weaker amperage is not recommended.
Power
Power is the last metric to compare carefully. It is measured in watts (W). It is often written alone at the top of the charger label. Unlike voltage, whose value is a constant, power can vary. A 90W power supply can provide power from zero to 90W. If your previous adapter was rated at 65W, the new one should be at least 65W, but even if you get a 90W or 130W, you won't have a problem. The charger will provide your laptop with the power it needs.
Type of plug
In general, jacks are of several types - standard jacks with two outlets and jacks with a third outlet (usually a pin in the middle of the jack that you'll never notice unless you're specifically looking for it). Dell mostly uses three-pin jacks, like HP and Lenovo. (Dell and HP jacks are not compatible in most cases.)
A problem with Dell chargers can occur when the middle pin breaks. Then the laptop does not recognize the adapter. In this case, the charger supplies current to the laptop and it works, but only on the charger and does not charge the battery. This leads most users to believe that there is a problem with the battery and replace it with a new one, but the problem remains.
The keys with which Dell laptops work are most often round, some of them, as already mentioned, have a pin in the middle, and the dimensions shown below indicate the outer and inner diameter. If you don't pay attention and check that the dimensions match exactly, you can damage the laptop's charging jack. Or you could just order a charger that won't work for you.
|
Type of plug |
Dimensions |
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|
Outer diameter - 4.0mm Internal diameter - 1.7mm |
|
|
Outer diameter - 4.5mm Internal diameter - 3.0mm Mid pin - yes |
|
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Outer diameter - 5.5mm Internal diameter - 1.7mm |
|
|
Outer diameter - 7.4mm Internal diameter - 5.00mm Mid pin - yes |
|
|
USB Type C
|
Where to find the relevant data for a particular model?
Details of the charger parameters are given in several places:
- They are written on the label of the old adapter
- They are written on the bottom of the laptop
- Written on the battery (not always)
The surest way to avoid making a mistake with your choice of adapter is to compare the performance with that of your old charger. It is recommended that it is the original one you purchased with your laptop. If you don't have one, use the sticker on the back of the laptop to see the basic specs, and you can get an idea of the size of the charger by looking at the laptop itself, searching for pictures online, or chargers compatible specifically with your laptop model.
Where to buy a new charger?
It doesn't matter whether you buy the charger from an online store or from a physical one, as long as you carefully compare the parameters we described above. If there are any doubts, you can always consult a specialist (even when shopping online). If you need advice, contact us, we will help you. The easiest way is to send us a photo of your old charger to office@batteryland.com. If it's not available, take a photo of the patch on the back of your laptop or just email us the model of your laptop.
What are the most common problems and how to make sure that the laptop charger does not work?
1.The charger is plugged in, but the laptop doesn't work. Most common reasons:
- Defective adapter
- Broken cable
- Another non-power problem
- Improper adapter (you took your colleague's charger in speed)
Usually, when the problem is with the charger or the cable, none of the lights on the laptop are lit.
2. The charger is plugged in and the laptop works but does not charge the computer battery. Most common reasons:
- Problem with the battery
- Interrupted third pin of the charger socket
- Improper adapter (you took your colleague's charger in speed)
To make sure the problem is with the charger or the battery, it's easiest to test with another charger or test the battery on another laptop.
3. The charger works and charges the battery, but makes a loud buzzing sound.
You can continue to use the charger, but be more careful. Do not leave it on when you are not around the computer. A sign that there is a higher chance that you will soon have to buy a new one.
4. The charger works and charges the battery, but it heats up too much.
It is normal for the adapters to heat up during prolonged operation. It is difficult to determine when the heating is within normal limits, but certainly, if you can not keep your hand on the surface of the adapter when touching, it is good to contact a service center or directly consider replacing it with a new one.
5. The laptop turns off when moving / moving
Most often the reason for this is in a broken / damaged socket on the laptop itself
6. The laptop turns off for no apparent reason when running on charger
The most common cause of this problem is a broken / damaged socket on the computer itself
Helpful:
1) Find a Dell laptop charger by laptop model.
2) Find a Dell laptop charger by its specs (use the filters)
3) Full features of Acer laptop chargers + types of plugs
