Dell Charger (19.5V~6.67A 130W 4.5*3.0 Round)

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What this part does

The charger, or power adapter, turns mains power into the lower DC voltage the laptop needs. It plugs into the laptop's DC socket, or into a USB-C port on newer models. Voltage and wattage must suit the laptop.

Signs you need a new one

• The laptop does not charge or says plugged in, not charging.
• The charger gets very hot, hums or smells of burning.
• Charging stops when the cable is moved, which can be a cable or plug break.
• A warning at start-up about an unknown or low-power adapter.
• The cable is frayed, bent hard near the plug or the brick has cracked.

Check this before you order

• Read the output on your old charger: voltage (V) and amps (A) or wattage (W).
• Match the tip size and shape, for example round barrel, rectangular, or one with a centre pin.
• For USB-C, check the wattage your laptop supports and look for PD (the fast-charge standard).
• Check the model name on the laptop in case the brand uses a special data pin.

Fitting: Easy

No tools are needed. Use a charger that matches the voltage exactly. A higher wattage with the same voltage is normally fine, but lower wattage can overheat. Voltage swings and load shedding stress chargers, so a surge protector or a UPS is sensible.

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