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How to find a compatible replacement laptop adapter
To see what kind of replacements are on offer online for your laptop, you'll need some extra information on the model of the machine. Laptop manufacturers use all kinds of connections for charging laptops, and each vary in terms of wattage.
Identify your laptop's model number
The easiest way to find your laptop model number is by taking a look at the sticker usually placed on the underside of your laptop. Among information such as serial number, warranty, towards the top of the label should be the full model number or identifier. This might look like one of these:
65W Type-C Adapter For Dell XPS 12 9250
Replacement For Dell Latitude E7440 E7450 AC Adapter
Replacement For Dell Precision 5550 5750 130W Type-C Charger
Replacement For Dell PRECISION 7730 7740 7750 7760 AC Adapter
It's always important to look for the main model number rather than the 'range' listed around the keyboard as this isn't always enough detail to find the right charger for your device.
If you can't locate the sticker or it's difficult to read, you could take a look at the original invoice/receipt or check the manual that came with your laptop. If the laptop hasn't discharged completely,you can also find the model number on the powered on machine.
Find your laptops wattage
When using our site, this isn't essential as we list replacement power supplies based on their precise model number, and they're guaranteed to work for your device. However, it's always good practice to understand the power requirements for your laptop.
The main element you'll want to look for is the output voltage for the charger (sometimes referred to as DC voltage). Check in your laptop manual for the voltage requirements or look at the original power supply if you still have it. It will often be something like this:
- OUTPUT: 19VDC 3.42A
By multiplying the output voltage and amps you can calculate the total wattage of your machine, in this case 65W after rounding up.
Take a note of the voltage, amperage and wattage so you can match up those listed for the replacement charger with your own laptop's requirements.
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