Sunday, March 11, 2012

What to Do If Your Dell Laptop Charger Stops Working

By Paul David


If your Dell Laptop Charger stops working you might be in a quandry over how to replace it. Firstly let me explain what the charger is and how it works. The laptop charger or adapter as it's sometimes known is a device used to send power to a laptop and the battery. It works in a couple of ways, it will charge the battery and also provide enough power for the laptop to operate. The specifications of a standard Dell Charger are 19.5v and either 3.34a or 4.62a.

Your charger may stop working for several reasons. It could be due to insufficient power supplied or the charger may become worn and frayed so the wiring is exposed. If that's what has occurred, then the Charger could stop working and won't charge the laptop. Whether or not the device is still working and you notice that problem, cease utilizing it. It might be a fire hazard and that's a risk you should not take.

Check how long you have been using the charger

The average charger usually lasts around 2 years, after this time you may start seeing issues developing with it. If you do need to replace it then you can visit the Dell.co.uk website and locate the chargers and adapters section. In here you can drill down into your exact dell model like Inspiron, Vostro etc. If you unsure about your laptop model you can check underneath your machine.

My Laptop Charger is still guaranteed

If your Dell laptop computer charger isn't working and you're still in the guarantee period, then Dell have a very good replacement policy. You want to contact Dell support to raise a ticket and they will guide you through the whole process. If you're not conscious of consumer support contact information, log in to dell.co.uk site and click "Contact Tech Support" section. You have options to call them, e-mail them or talk online with expert consultants of Dell.

Should i Buy a non genuine replacement charger?

There are a lot of companies making replacement chargers and selling them at cheaper price than original Dell laptop chargers. Some of these chargers might work as well but it is always recommended to accept genuine Dell chargers as they are well equipped and are compliant to Dell's product standard. They are engineered to enhance safety and performance of your Dell System. Also, only Dell laptop chargers are supported by Dell technicians and if there is a problem in your system because of frayed non-Dell battery, then Dell might not replace it.




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