Dell Inspiron E1405 -Power Adapter/Charger Issue

Question

I have a E1405 which is about 1 month out of warranty. When ever I connect the charger it gives a message that the charger is not recognized. I can press 'F1' to continue and use the laptop with the charger connected. The battery does not charge but it does not seem to loose the charge either.

Called Dell support and they said I may need to replace the charger!

I already have three other Dell Desktop in addition to this laptop and always been happy with Dell, but loosing the charger right after the warranty expires (1 year) make me wonder the quality of the product.

When I called Dell to see if I can extend the warranty they want me to first buy the charger!

Do others have issues like this with Dell?

The company I work for is planning to replace all the HPs with Dell, I have been a supporter of Dell but this kind of quality issues make me wonder if I need to let the purchasing department know about these kind of quality issues with Dell.

batteryfuelpatr · Answer

The post discusses an issue with the power adapter/charger of a Dell Inspiron E1405 laptop. The charger is not recognized, and although the laptop can still be used with the charger connected, the battery does not charge. The user contacted Dell support, who suggested replacing the charger. The user expresses disappointment with the timing of the charger issue, as it occurred just after the warranty expired. They also question the quality of Dell products and consider informing the purchasing department at their workplace about the issue. The answer provided sympathizes with the user, attributing the problem to bad luck and timing.

yungbuck · Answer

I have the EXACT same problem with my E1505!!! They told me to replace the charger, and they sent me the wrong one!! Anyway, I've tried SEVERAL known working chargers, and bought one on Ebay and the problem hasn't stopped!! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!! My battery finally went completely dead, and bow I'm sometimes having trouble even getting this thing to turn on. Now, if my notebook comes unplugged, it IMMEDIATELY dies! It will stay on as long as it's plugged, but I can't even shut it anymore w/o having to save everything or lose it, b/c the computer dies out!!

I'M DESPERATE!!

:smileymad:

BTW, my issue also started almost EXACTLY 1 month after warrantee expired, and they sent me an $80 Charger that was the WRONG KIND!!!! :smileymad:

paloor · Answer

Reading through the postings it seems like Dell have a generic issue on the quality of the battery chargers!

It seems like these chargers are 'specified' to work only for a year-till the warranty expires!

:smileysad:

yungbuck · Answer

I'm not trying to knock the quality of Dell's products, but I need some HELP on this thing!

Does anyone know what to do here?? I think there might be a problem with the port that

the charger plugs into.......or maybe I have a battery problem!

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLP!!!!

ejn63 · Answer

The post discusses an issue with the power adapter/charger of a Dell Inspiron E1405 laptop. The charger is not recognized, and although the laptop can still be used, the battery does not charge. The user contacted Dell support, who suggested replacing the charger. The user expresses concern about the quality of the product, especially since the issue occurred just after the warranty expired. They also mention considering switching from HP to Dell at their workplace but are now unsure due to these quality issues. The suggested solution is to try another adapter, then replace the battery if necessary, and if all else fails, repair or replace the mainboard.

yungbuck · Answer

I got your message in the other thread also. Wouldn't I have other kinds of problems as well if the main board was fried?? This kinda makes me mad that this happened RIGHT after the warranty ran out on this thing!! I guess I could extend the warranty, butI don't really know what package I had or what package I need to purchase on for the warrant extension!! But I know I've bought $3500 worth of computers from Dell in the last 3 years, and I feel like this should be fixable for less than $400!!

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