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    Dell AC adapters backwards compatable?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by BMonk, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. BMonk

    BMonk Notebook Consultant

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    I just saw a listing for a Dell PA 15 adapter on ebay, that works for 9100, 9200, 9300, 9400, xps, xps 2, m170 ....... This is wrong right? The plugs look like different sizes to me, for the 9100, and the 9300. I am wondering because I have a 150w 9100 adapter, and am wondering if it will work in place of the 130w 9300 adapter.......
     
    BMonk, Dec 11, 2007
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  2. Voodoofreak

    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    I use my adapter for 9300 with my Vostro and it works fine. The plug is exactly the same size as the one that came with Vostro laptop.
     
    Voodoofreak, Dec 11, 2007
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    The plug should work fine...as long as the watts and volts are the same or greater
     
    Waveblade, Dec 11, 2007
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