AC Adapter for Inspiron 6400

Question

Hi all:

Are the adapters for the inspiron 6400 the same as the ones for the inspiron 6000? I'm trying to find them in Dells Online Store (the canadian one if it matters) and I can't find them. I can only find the ones for the I6000.

Can anyone help?

Thank.

pcbroch · Answer

So what would having a 90 watts adapter bring me over a 65 Watts? I did get the 9 cell battery instead of the 6 cell one, but if the 65 watts will still charge the battery properly (slower??) I'm willing to live with this.

I was more concerned about the pinout of the adapter i.e. the connector that plugs into the laptop. Are they the same on both the 6000 and 6400?

EDIT: Are you sure there are 2 types of adapters? I know there are 2 types of batteries but adapters??

Message Edited by pcbroch on 03-17-2006 07:16 AM

takemusuaiki · Answer

The Inspiron 6400/E1505 base ac adapter is a 65-watt adapter. A customer can choose to upgrade to a 90-watt ac adapter. It connects to the rear of the system. The Inspiron 6000 utilizes a 65-watt AC Adapter. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter can be connected to the computer with the computer turned either on or off.   If you have other issues with your AC adapter, you can also call DELL CHWS.   Hope this helps...

ymo · Answer

I have an i6000 (1 year old) and my father has a brand new i6400. The only thing different about the AC adapters supplied (that I have noticed) is that my i6000 has a 3 core power lead with an earth pin while the i6400 adapter only has two wires - no earth. I will check the part numbers tomorrow and let you know what I find.

Update: They certainly look like they are interchangable...

Battery:
6000 - 9 cell - U4873 - 80Wh - 11.1V
6400 - 6 cell - GD761 - 53Wh - 11.1V

Adapter:
6000 - PA-12 family - DP/N 5U092 - 19.5V 3.34A - Model# PA-1650-05D - 3 wire A/C
6400 - PA-12 family - DP/N DF263 - 19.5V 3.34A - Model# LA65N50-00 - 2 wire A/C

The US web site lists different part numbers for 6000 and 6400 batteries & adapters - see http://www.dell.com/notebookbatteries and click Home & Home Office.

Message Edited by ymo on 07-23-200606:25 PM

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