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Laptop Adapter Needed

  • 14-01-2010 6:38pm
    #1
    AdMMM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,472 ✭✭✭


    I was wondering does anyone have a spare Dell power adapter (PA 12 ).My laptop has stopped charging and I'm trying to troubleshoot it to see if it's a problem with the adapter, or the jack at the back.

    I've tried licking the connector of the adapter to see if I get a shock (only 12v so would expect it to only be like a shock from a 9v battery). I don't get any shock whatsoever despite making contact with both the +/- parts.

    This leads me to believe it's the adapter but I'd rather make sure before going into PC World to get a replacement only to find it doesn't work!


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  • #2
    tipp86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭tipp86


    Possibly just bought a new dell so my old one could work il check.


  • #3
    AdMMM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,472 ✭✭✭AdMMM


    Totally wrong forum, thought I was in the Waterford City forum :S. Could someone move it along?


  • #4
    tipp86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭tipp86


    65w - ac - adapter

    model no pa -1650-05d2

    It mentions PA-12 family at the top right aswell


  • #5
    tipp86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭tipp86


    If its any good to you i could be in Waterford city over the weekend or sunday night nearly definetly.


  • #6
    5starpool
    Subscribers Posts: 32,855 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    Moved at OP's request.


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  • #7
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    If you know any electronic students in WIT, ask them to look at it with one of those volt meters and see if there is any current coming via the charger. I had a boardsie take a look at two chargers for me before I went onto eBay and got them sorted. :)


  • #8
    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    AdMMM wrote: »
    I've tried licking the connector of the adapter to see if I get a shock (only 12v so would expect it to only be like a shock from a 9v battery). I don't get any shock whatsoever despite making contact with both the +/- parts.

    You are kidding, right?!?! :eek:

    These types of transformers give out 3.5 amps at 19-20v.

    Lick that with your tongue and you'll know about it.

    http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin1999-50.html

    PS you can pick these up for a few quid off eBay if you can wait that long.
    PS2 might be a blown fuse.


  • #9
    AdMMM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,472 ✭✭✭AdMMM


    Thankfully for me I didn't decide to test it by plugging it directly into my bloodstream. Turns out that it's definitely the adapter that's at fault so I've sent Tipp86 a PM about it.


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