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    Confused about Latitude docks/batteries!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mace2, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. mace2

    mace2 Notebook Guru

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    Hi all.

    I'd like to pick up a dock and possibly extra battery for my D630 (while I wait for it, anyway). I checked the Dell website for accessories and the information seems a bit outdated--lots of the batteries/docks are listed for the D620. Do they share the same parts?

    I'm specifically looking at these 2 parts:
    http://vancouver.craigslist.org/sys/402984422.html

    Would these work on a D630? I find it confusing because it seems Dell has changed part numbers, and I can't find a list of exactly what is compatible with the 630. Do all D-series laptops share parts??

    :confused:
     
    mace2, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    The D620 and D630 are essentially the same laptop except the D630 has the Santa Rosa chipset. Accessories *should* work for both.
     
    Khris, Aug 22, 2007
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  3. dordale

    dordale Notebook Consultant

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    You might want to check e-bay though before buying a dock at Dell. There's lots of people selling them there for around $30-50 US, compared to Dell at $199 US. You'll need to get a 90watt power adapter though if you only got the 65w one with your system.

    dordale :)
     
    dordale, Aug 23, 2007
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  4. mace2

    mace2 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the info guys.

    Wait, are you sure I must have the 90W adapter? That sucks. Dang.
    I found someone selling the D/Port local for $25 but it doesn't include the power adapter.
     
    mace2, Aug 23, 2007
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  5. dordale

    dordale Notebook Consultant

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    mace...I'm pretty sure you'll need a 90w adapter. You can find these at better prices than dell on e-bay as well.

    dordale :)
     
    dordale, Aug 23, 2007
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  6. mace2

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    edit: thanks for all the help dordale. i've decided to pass on it.
     
    mace2, Aug 23, 2007
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