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    Are the 90W adapters for the Inspiron 1520 and 1720 same ???

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by anime_freak, Dec 23, 2010.

  1. anime_freak

    anime_freak Notebook Geek

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    My inspiron 1720's power adapter is dead.... i checked my local dealer out here, but they only have the 90w adapter for the inspiron 1520, seeing how both are exactly similar in terms of specs except for the the larger screen and the addl drive bay in the 1720, will it be compatible ???
     
    anime_freak, Dec 23, 2010
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    They're the same. You can even use the newer PA-4E 90W bricks if you want.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 23, 2010
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  3. anime_freak

    anime_freak Notebook Geek

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    what are the benefits ?

    i heard the older gen power bricks (the one i had) have shorter life, due to some inefficient circuit design, i don't think i'll get the newer ones here in india, they still have the old gens.... guess it'll fail too after some time :(
     
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Besides the newer bricks being slightly thinner and lighter... I don't know if there are any advantages. I've never actually had any of the old(er) (or newer) bricks fail on me, so I can't really comment on that either.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 23, 2010
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    My old one died on me too, I got a newer 90 watt brick, works fine. Alot slimmer and lighter but that worries me for an AC adapter..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 23, 2010
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    Mr.Singh Notebook Guru

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    the 90w adapter part# DF266 can be used for both the systems!
     
    Mr.Singh, Dec 23, 2010
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