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Salix Babylonika · 2014-07-26 22:17:18

I HAD NO IDEA SHOPPING FOR A LAPTOP CHARGER ONLINE WAS SO FUCKING STRESSFUL

I have a Dell Inspiron 5521, and they seem to just not make replacement chargers specifically for that model. Can I buy any old Inspiron charger? Does the wattage of the charger matter? Because I have no idea what my old one's wattage was.

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Klinotaxis · 2014-07-26 22:25:13

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?category_id=6590&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&mfgpid=229432&~ck=anav

here is what i think is dell's list of batteries and adapters for Inspiron 15R (5521). the wall chargers are the "Dell Slim Power Adapter" ones. you can check the "compatibility" list at the bottom of the product pages. also there are multiple wattages, more wattage means it'll charge faster probably but won't blow up your computer or nuthin

thenamelesssamurai · 2014-07-26 22:30:33

Found an charger for your model here (http://laptopchargerfactory.com/inspiron-5521), but you might want to look in the site as a whole and check it's reputation. You have to be careful when buying a charger online.

lee4hmz · 2014-07-26 22:35:31

Yeah, a lot of the cheap chargers were made in China on a shoestring budget, and almost certainly will break down quickly. I know they warn against getting cheap phone chargers for this reason.

Salix Babylonika · 2014-07-26 22:49:24

thenamelesssamurai said:
Found an charger for your model here (http://laptopchargerfactory.com/inspiron-5521), but you might want to look in the site as a whole and check it's reputation. You have to be careful when buying a charger online.

is this actually gonna run me $60 if I want the Dell-branded one? That would seem to be what the "Do you want an authentic charger" option indicates, and it increases the price by an additional 39.99.

Salix Babylonika · 2014-07-26 22:50:57

cuz like I simply can't afford $60.

That's almost all of the money in my checking account, which I need most of to pay the internet bill.

thenamelesssamurai · 2014-07-26 22:52:07

Mo The Show said:

thenamelesssamurai said:
Found an charger for your model here (http://laptopchargerfactory.com/inspiron-5521), but you might want to look in the site as a whole and check it's reputation. You have to be careful when buying a charger online.
is this actually gonna run me $60 if I want the Dell-branded one? That would seem to be what the "Do you want an authentic charger" option indicates, and it increases the price by an additional 39.99.

Didn't notice that. But yeah, probably. Forget that website then. I'll look for some more.

Salix Babylonika · 2014-07-26 22:54:31

is this something I want?

It certainly looks like the original charger but I'm not dumb enough to think that necessarily means anything.

Klinotaxis · 2014-07-26 22:56:33

If you ordered the wrong part or need to return it for any reason, don't worry. Just send it back within 30 days of purchase date in original packaging to receive money back. All working returns are subject to a small restocking fee.

Salix Babylonika · 2014-07-26 22:59:35

??

Klinotaxis · 2014-07-26 23:07:08

that's what it says there

so if it's wrong it's no big deal

Salix Babylonika · 2014-07-26 23:12:32

oh.

Hmm, I am skeptical of any "restocking fees", but I also really need the charger, so I am of limited options.

Salix Babylonika · 2014-07-26 23:13:42

Inspiron: 11z (1110), 13 (1318), 13R (N3010), 14 (1440), 14 (1464),
1420, 14R (N4010), 14z (1470), 15 (1545), 15 (1564), 1520, 1521, 1525,
1526, 1546, 15R (N5010), 15R (N5110), 15z (1570), 17 (1750), 17 (1764),
17R (N7010), 17R (N7110), M5010, M5030, M4040, M5040, M5110,N3010,
N4020, N4030, N4050, N5030, N5040, N5050

my laptop model is notably not listed here.

Salix Babylonika · 2014-07-26 23:20:51

annnnnd that one's an extra $10.00 for even the cheapest shipping. I can't really afford that right now either.

ughghghhghghghghghg

glennmagusharvey · 2014-07-27 07:15:12

Yeah this is something I've been curious about. What output stats matter -- voltage? amperage? wattage?

If only I could figure this out, there 's a number of old chargers whose devices are long gone. And I could use them to replace missing chargers for other devices.

Klinotaxis · 2014-07-27 10:14:55

devices can usually take a small range of input voltages. voltage essentially corresponds to the "force" "electricity" is "pushed" with, so more force means punching ur hardware, so to speak.

amperage should have ranges as well. wattage is just the product of voltage and amperage.

if you can find technical specs for your equipment it should have input voltages and amperages specified

glennmagusharvey · 2014-07-27 13:35:09

> wattage is just the product of voltage and amperage.
now i feel dumb for not remembering basic EM physics

Bee · 2014-07-28 13:12:01

help computer

Tre · 2014-07-28 16:23:58

Helpcomputer? Isn't that a record label?

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