What is Dell 130w AC adapter?
What is Dell 130w AC adapter?
The 130-Watt AC Adapter from Dell™ is specially designed to meet the power needs of your Dell™ laptop. Packed with of 130-Watt power, this adapter enables you to simultaneously operate your system and charge its battery from electrical power outlets. It comes bundled with 6 ft power cord.
Can I use a 130w adapter on a 90w laptop?
The laptop will only draw the current it needs so you will not fry anything. You can use an adapter with more amps and the same voltage and the same physical connection without any problems. It will even charge the battery faster.
Can I charge Dell XPS with USB-C?
The XPS 13 9360 does indeed have a barrel type AC connector, but it ALSO supports charging itself via USB-C.
Why is my Dell charger not working?
Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Unplug the AC adapter from the computer. Check the AC adapter and cables (including the power cable) for any signs of physical damage or overheating. Check if the pin inside the plug or adapter port is bent, broken, or damaged.
Can I use 90w charger instead of 120W?
You should be OK. Hi Reo, thanks for the pointer. The rating inside the laptop battery compartment is 18.5V & 6.5A so 120W. The rating on the charger is 19.5W & 4.61A so 90W.
Can I use 90w charger instead of 135w?
Yes, as long as everything else matches (voltage, polarity, etc.). Watts is how much power you can draw, and your laptop will just draw 45W and your powersupply would run nice and cool.
How do I fix my Dell charger not charging?
Resolution
- Verify AC adapter functionality.
- Charge the battery in BIOS mode or with the laptop turned off.
- Run the Dell hardware diagnostic test.
- Check the battery health status.
- Update the BIOS and Dell Quickset.
- Run Windows Troubleshooter for battery issues.
- Uninstall and reinstall Microsoft ACPI Battery driver.
Can I use 90W charger instead of 180w?
If the voltage, amps,… are all the same you can use it for CHARGING ONLY. There is a reason the adapter is 180w. This means that your laptop when being used can consume a lot of power and once you go past 90w you can easily damage the charger, laptop,… by doing that.
Will too little amperage hurt a device?
The amperage rating of a charger or power supply is the maximum it can supply. A device being charged will only take as much amperage as it requires. If your device needs 0.5 amps to charge, and your charger is rated at 1.0 amps, only 0.5 amps will be used. The device being charged may be damaged.
