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    Extra Power Supply for Alienware 13?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by BobbyColtrane, May 8, 2015.

  1. BobbyColtrane

    BobbyColtrane Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can anyone recommend a PSU for my Alienware 13? I like to have an extra one for all my laptops. If there is a cheap universal one that will work, all the better. TIA
     
    BobbyColtrane, May 8, 2015
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    Depends on what other laptops you have. The 130w PSU that came with your laptop should be fine. I have heard the Dell 90w PSU works, but it's a risk to use it as the laptop does consume about 90 watts.
     
    Game7a1, May 8, 2015
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    Due to the ID pin dell uses you will be far better off with an original.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 9, 2015
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    +1 to that. A DELL adapter will cause no issues and no harm.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 12, 2015
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    Egnix Notebook Consultant

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    Will the 130W "Dell Slim Power Adapter" work (Manufacturer Part# : TX73F, Dell Part# : 332-1829) on the 13?
     
    Egnix, May 20, 2015
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    Any dell PSU with the right tip size should work.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 21, 2015
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    Egnix Notebook Consultant

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    I'll rephase my question...
    Does the 130W "Dell Slim Power Adapter" work (Manufacturer Part# : TX73F, Dell Part# : 332-1829) have the correct tip for the 13?
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    I would expect it to work, but I don't like how the product page only lists 2 compatible products.
     
    Egnix, May 22, 2015
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  8. Meaker@Sager

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    Well if you look up the part number you get a tip size of 7.4*5.0 mm. Check this against your own :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 24, 2015
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