Replacment for Laptop AC Battery Charger Advice

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by sevenismagic, Jan 25, 2011.

  1. sevenismagic

    sevenismagic Private First Class

    Hello!

    I need some good trusted advice, so this is my first stop. :major

    My neighbor's Rottweiler ate my power cord/battery charger for my Dell Inspiron 1750. Literally - ate it.

    I have read conflicting reports regarding whether or not it is best practice to order from the manufacturer or if something like this: http://www.targus.com/us/productdetail.aspx?regionId=7&sku=APM69US would be just as good if not better than OEM.

    It also came up in a Dell forum that these replacements will provide power to the pc but will not charge the battery...?

    Major advice/experience would be so appreciated. I can't work without it. My neighbor is replacing it - that's the good news. :)
     
    sevenismagic, Jan 25, 2011
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  2. abekl

    abekl First Sergeant

    I generally stick with OEM parts because you never know what you're getting otherwise.
     
    abekl, Jan 25, 2011
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    As long as the watts match Perfectly (you do not want it too high because it will slowly cook your laptop, too low and it will work but will have a problem charging the battery) and the amps can be the same or higher, any universal power supply for a laptop will work. You also have to be sure you get the same tip. You do not want the tip too lose nor do you won't it too tight that you have to force it.

    Find out by looking at Dell for replacement parts exactly what the wattage, amperage and size of the tip is and you can shop anywhere.
     
    plodr, Jan 25, 2011
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  4. sevenismagic

    sevenismagic Private First Class

    That seems to be the popular notion, plodr. I was hoping for a different answer
    It's unfortunate. I like to buy things in person as well as online, and waiting around for something that I need now to show is isn't my specialty.

    Hallelujah, plodr!

    The OEM is 90W, and the Targus below is 90W too, so I'm off to MC!!!

    Shew.


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    sevenismagic, Jan 25, 2011
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  5. sevenismagic

    sevenismagic Private First Class

    Issue resolved. 90 Watts for 90 Watt specification working well so far.

    Thanks!!!

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    sevenismagic, Jan 25, 2011
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  6. Just Playin

    Just Playin MajorGeek

    I've had a Targus power brick for almost 3 years now and it still works fine.
     
    Just Playin, Jan 26, 2011
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