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May 7th, 2008 18:00

AC Adaptor Error

Hi,

 

I have got an intermittent, problem with the AC Adaptor on my Inspiron 6000 involving the indentification of it. Occationally, I get an error from quickset saying that the system will peform slower, and the battery wont charge, (the CPU clocks to 333Mhz cerca 1999!!) but when I turn off the swich, at the mains, and turn the power back on, every returns to normal! I will try it with a friends AC apator, but can anyone confirm if the problem is the supply.  I heard about some chip that causes this going faulty, but where is it located and is it replacible (still under warranty) 

 

Thank in advance

 

Ewan 

  • Balaji Ramanath

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    Posted May 7th, 2008 19:00

    Oh, and if the problem was with the adaptor, there are no user-serviceable parts inside there.  You have to replace the whole adaptor with a new one (which dell will do if you are under warranty).
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    Posted May 7th, 2008 19:00

    Replace the adaptor with a different one and see if the problem goes away.  If so, the previous adaptor was faulty.  If not, try a different battery.  If that solves it, the previous battery may have been defective.  If neither improves the situation, there is something wrong with the laptop itself.