Dell Power Supply

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

I own an inspioron 4150. Recently the connector from the power supply
that goes into the computer has weakened and broken off. I tried
resoldering it, but there is not enough wire to work with. I have been
searching the internet for a replacement power supply, and have not
been successful in finding one in any electronics store that has come
to mind. Can anyone reccomend how I should go about finding a new power
supply?

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

"Jerry Park" <NoReply@No.Spam> wrote in message
newsWzve.9142$Bm.8498@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
> birdman wrote:
>
>>I own an inspioron 4150. Recently the connector from the power supply
>>that goes into the computer has weakened and broken off. I tried
>>resoldering it, but there is not enough wire to work with. I have been
>>searching the internet for a replacement power supply, and have not
>>been successful in finding one in any electronics store that has come
>>to mind. Can anyone reccomend how I should go about finding a new power
>>supply?
>>
>>
> http://www.pacificbattery.com/dell_pa-9_adapter.html

I just placed an order through Dell for the very part you're looking for
(Spare Parts Sales 1-800-372-3355). I was bummed because it runs $80. The
pacificbattery site looks like a great deal, at half the price. However, I
wonder if that's really what we need because I was told (by tech support) I
needed the following part info:

Part Number: 9364U
Part Description: AC Adapter, 70Watt
System Type: Inspiron 4150
System Service Tag: 2DHF221

Note that the wattage stated is 70 watts. The one on the site says it's 90
watts.

Regardless, I'm hoping the adapter will solve my problem. I sure hate the
thought of it being the motherboard. I don't want to have to bury my $1,800
laptop after only 2-1/2 years of service.

Karen C.

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

A 90 watt supply is superior to a 70 watt supply and can ALWAYS be
substituted, providing that other critical parameters (voltage,
polarity, connector) are the same.


Karen C. wrote:

> "Jerry Park" <NoReply@No.Spam> wrote in message
> newsWzve.9142$Bm.8498@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
>
>>birdman wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I own an inspioron 4150. Recently the connector from the power supply
>>>that goes into the computer has weakened and broken off. I tried
>>>resoldering it, but there is not enough wire to work with. I have been
>>>searching the internet for a replacement power supply, and have not
>>>been successful in finding one in any electronics store that has come
>>>to mind. Can anyone reccomend how I should go about finding a new power
>>>supply?
>>>
>>>
>>
>>http://www.pacificbattery.com/dell_pa-9_adapter.html
>
>
> I just placed an order through Dell for the very part you're looking for
> (Spare Parts Sales 1-800-372-3355). I was bummed because it runs $80. The
> pacificbattery site looks like a great deal, at half the price. However, I
> wonder if that's really what we need because I was told (by tech support) I
> needed the following part info:
>
> Part Number: 9364U
> Part Description: AC Adapter, 70Watt
> System Type: Inspiron 4150
> System Service Tag: 2DHF221
>
> Note that the wattage stated is 70 watts. The one on the site says it's 90
> watts.
>
> Regardless, I'm hoping the adapter will solve my problem. I sure hate the
> thought of it being the motherboard. I don't want to have to bury my $1,800
> laptop after only 2-1/2 years of service.
>
> Karen C.
>
>