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    65W adapter for 9 cell battery

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ketaki27, Mar 1, 2013.

  1. ketaki27

    ketaki27 Newbie

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    I own a Dell inspiron 1525 and its been 4 years since the purchase. I recently bought a 9 cell battery and have an adapter of 65W. Wanted to know if both are compatible with each other or I need to use a 90 W adapter for this?

    Another issue is my laptop shuts down while I use websites like facebook and you tube. What could possibly be the reason behind this. Is it overheating or flash problem?
     
    ketaki27, Mar 1, 2013
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  2. TheStar

    TheStar Notebook Geek

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    The 65W adapter should be fine. Have you checked the fans? You could be overheating. Check out the fans and make sure they aren't clogged up.
     
    TheStar, Mar 1, 2013
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  3. Dellienware

    Dellienware Workstations & Ultrabooks

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    sometimes 65w PSU throttles down your cpu and gpu. It is the case when it was supplied with 90w. See if it gives you a warning in the bios. My E6400 and E6410 have been subjected to the throttle with the lower 65W
     
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    The 90W adapter may charge the battery faster, but that should be the only difference. I have never heard of any throttling issues on the 1525 (or any of Dell's 965 generation for that matter).

    EDIT: As for the shutdowns, I would second checking your fan and vent for excessive dust buildup.
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 1, 2013
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