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Charging Via USB Type C
I have a Dell Vostro 14 Series.
It's equipped with usb type c port .
Is there any way i can charge my laptop using the usb instead?
Please help .
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I have a Dell Vostro 14 Series.
It's equipped with usb type c port .
Is there any way i can charge my laptop using the usb instead?
Please help .
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jphughan
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August 15th, 2018 23:00
Fyi, in general it's important to specify your specific system model. "Vostro 14 Series" applies to multiple series (3000 and 5000 Series) and multiple models within each series that have been introduced over the years. However, if you have the latest Vostro 5471, the system specs say that it has a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery. In general, when the specs just say that the system supports Power Delivery, it means it can provide power to accessories according to the USB-PD standard, usually up to 7.5 or 15W. Systems that support receiving power via USB-PD typically include "charging" or "DC-In" in the details about their USB-C ports. So you probably can't charge that system over USB-C, although if you want to try, connect a USB-C port source that supports USB-PD and see if the system detects a power source. If you go into the BIOS Setup and look at the Battery Information section, it will show the detected wattage of any power source that's been attached. You won't damage the system by connecting a USB-C power source if the system doesn't support charging via USB-PD; worst case is that it simply won't work.
Anutka Kzn
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February 9th, 2019 14:00
Thanks for the explanation, I wonder, what if you connect a powerbank that has enough watts output but its NOT certified by PD, just a regular USB powerbank. It can hurt the laptop? Thanks!
jphughan
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February 9th, 2019 21:00
I've never heard of a power bank with enough wattage to charge a laptop that doesn't support USB Power Delivery. But I don't think it would damage the laptop because the system won't start charging via USB-C until it completes a USB Power Delivery negotiation, so if the source doesn't support it, then the system should simply ignore it.
Anutka Kzn
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February 10th, 2019 08:00
code2319
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May 4th, 2019 12:00
Vostro 14 5481 with usb type-c (DP/PowerDelivery), I can charge my notebook through this port and if so, what do i need for this? special wire and power supply?
rickywk_
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June 4th, 2019 02:00
Yes, I just got Vostro 5481 and I can use PD power adapter and USB-C cable to charge 5481, HWInfo report charging in 65W
Megat Imran Ikram
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June 29th, 2019 21:00
vivukhue
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September 17th, 2021 20:00
Can I charge my Dell Vostro 5502 by 45W PD wall charger from Samsung?
jlo8720
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March 4th, 2023 10:00
@jphughan
Do you happen to know what the usb--c charging limit is for for non-dell chargers on the Vostro 7620?
I know Dell can go to 130, but in reading the manual, i'm assuming its only 90W. Can you confirm?
Thanks.
jlo8720
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March 4th, 2023 11:00
Thanks for responding. @jphughan
As a general rule I haven't checked in on this limitation (e.g. 65W over usb-c from non dell) since about 2018 model year/8th gen Intel on XPS 15.
Have you seen the wattage limit be higher (e.g 90/100/etc) since 2018 on non-dell USB-C Chargers for any other models or product lines (e.g. 9-12th gen intel, for example)
jphughan
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March 4th, 2023 11:00
@jlo8720 Unfortunately I have no experience with that model and haven’t crossed paths with any information from others about it. Sorry!
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March 4th, 2023 13:00
@jlo8720 I’ve read that the XPS 15 9510 (Core 11th Gen) would accept at least 90W from a third party charger. But if memory serves, they were only testing a 90W charger, so it was unclear whether 100W would be available. But that system is designed for 130W anyway and predates USB PD 3.1, so even 100W wouldn’t be enough and the only way to 130W is with a Dell charger. But yes, it does seem that Dell has changed its ways a bit here, though I don’t know exact timing and models.
jlo8720
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March 4th, 2023 13:00
Very helpful, thank you.