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Studio XPS 1645 - Identifying a 130w Adapter
I just received the XPS 1645 from Dell. I've heard about the throttling and overheating issues previously experienced by users, and I was wondering how I can identify if Dell shipped me the 130w or the 90w adapter.
Thank you.
ejn63
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June 27th, 2010 09:00
The PA-4E is a 130 W adapter.
ejn63
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June 27th, 2010 04:00
The wattage rating is listed on the adapter label.
DELL-Vijay J
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June 27th, 2010 05:00
Hi,
Did you find the wattage rating on the adapter? Please let me know if you need more help.
VJ.
rhpt
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June 27th, 2010 07:00
Can you tell me where to look on the adapter? I don't see anything tht says 130w (or anything similar)
DELL-Vijay J
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June 27th, 2010 07:00
Hi,
You can look up the details about the adapter in the BIOS if you can't find that information on the adapter itself.
Entering the System Setup Program (BIOS)
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
3. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer and try again.
Once you're in the BIOS, you should be able to see the menu options that should read MAIN, ADVANCED, SECURITY, BOOT and EXIT
If you keep looking down the list of entries on MAIN, you would find an entry that says "AC ADAPTER TYPE". You would find the details about the adapter listed here.
Please ensure you have the adapter plugged before you check this.
Please let me know if that helped or if you need more help.
VJ.
ejn63
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June 27th, 2010 08:00
Or just post the model number of the adapter (the digits after PA- ).
rhpt
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June 27th, 2010 09:00
Here's what I got
aaronliaw
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March 6th, 2011 10:00
Hi there,
A quicker way...look at the AC adapter label...
Power = Output Voltage x Output Current = 19.5 Volts x 6.7 Amps = 130 Watts!
bigbadst
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January 14th, 2012 11:00
Thanks ...
bigbadst
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January 14th, 2012 11:00
Thanks for info.