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November 24th, 2019 09:00

Wrong power support adapter, extremely poor customer service

I purchased a very expensive (.$2000) Alienware M15 laptop.  It came with a Chinese power adapter made for a Chinese outlet.  I contacted customer service.  I was initially told that was just my problem and to purchase a plug adapter from the Dell site.  After I insisted that was unacceptable, I was shuffled to customer service.  I had to send pictures 3 times of the wrong power source.  I then dealt with Adarsh_M for over a week.  His emails were of course very nice, but he simply could not help me.  He kept showing me incompatible parts, and I had to explain to him multiple times why the part he was offering me was wrong.  He finally offered me $45 credit to find my own part, which was ridiculous.  I sent him a very clear picture of the American 240W adapter I needed, and asked him to ship it to me and I would return the Chinese adapter.  He then sent me a picture of a 180W adapter he wanted to send.  For 10 days I have been unable to use the laptop.  The customer service is nonexistent.  I am beyond disappointed, and anyone thinking of purchasing from Dell should learn from my experience.

  • Ilya18

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    Posted November 24th, 2019 17:00

    M15 Yes the part that plugs into the wall outlet.  I received an adapter with 3 pins, made for a Chinese wall outlet.

    We have checked that a dispatch has been placed for a 240w adapter.
    DELL-Cares

  • U2CAMEB4ME

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    Posted November 24th, 2019 11:00

    Welcome to the Dell Community  @Ilya18 

    Not sure what you mean by "Chinese Outlet"???

    The part that plugs into the wall is it correct???

    Do you have an M15 or an M15 R2???

    Best regards,

    U2

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    Posted November 24th, 2019 19:00

    I am not sure where you are getting the notion about a 240W AC adapter for the Alienware M15.

    When I go to Dell.com, all I see is the 180W AC adapter. https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/pfydresults/257065?categoryId=7683