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    Dell 90W power adapter Lost, and I am Out of Warranty, What to do?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by anime_freak, Nov 21, 2010.

  1. anime_freak

    anime_freak Notebook Geek

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    I lost my 90W adapter for My dell inspiron 1720.

    When i called dell They told me to renew my warranty which costs about 175$ for a year, and since the adapter is not in stock with them and therefore will have to be imported from Malaysia. they say that since the adapter is lost it will not be covered under warranty, warranty will be applicable only if we return the old one.. i mean this is bullS%^t, now i have to pay for warranty as well as the adapter..

    whats going on please help
     
    anime_freak, Nov 21, 2010
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  2. Wormwood

    Wormwood Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you check third-party sellers? When my Vostro 1500's adapter broke I was able to get a new one for about $30 (and, yes, it was a real Dell part and not some knock-off).
     
    Wormwood, Nov 21, 2010
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  3. Red 93 L1 #3383

    Red 93 L1 #3383 Notebook Enthusiast

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    E-bay, $10 w/ free shipping for knock-off or $28 w/ free shipping for OEM Dell
     
    Red 93 L1 #3383, Nov 21, 2010
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  4. anime_freak

    anime_freak Notebook Geek

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    honestly, are the ones selling on ebay original stuff, my friend bought a replacement adapter from ebay and it was duplicate and the build quality sucked so much that it melted all the circuits inside...

    How do we know its original and not a knock off, like any visible signs on it?

    here are my options from dell, which is the best in your opinion ?:

    Power : Parts & Upgrades | Dell
     
    anime_freak, Nov 21, 2010
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    Red 93 L1 #3383 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Look for the ads with OEM in the title, or the Dell logo on the power supply in the picture. I bought an OEM one for my old Inspiron 1100 on E-Bay. Dell always wants way to much for there stuff.
     
    Red 93 L1 #3383, Nov 21, 2010
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  6. Wormwood

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    Here is where I ordered mine. :)
     
    Wormwood, Nov 21, 2010
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    ok thanks guys, i'll look into it
     
    anime_freak, Nov 21, 2010
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    I got my genuine Dell adapter from an Amazon 3rd party seller if you don't like ebay. There are lots of small companies selling stuff like this, but I'm not sure how much this applies to India.
     
    Nankuru, Nov 21, 2010
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