Inspiron 8600 AC Adaptor problem / replacement

Question

Hi there,   It appeas my AC Adaptor has stopped working.  The green light will not come on after the adaptor is plugged into the outlet, and of course my laptop is not drawing power from the outlet either.  Sometimes the adaptor will work after i tuggle the wire a little, but not awalsy.    The system is still under warranty.  How can I get a replacement adaptor? Thanks, Justin

bluetracker · Answer

This is a common fault that has been appearing in powerbricks for some time now...(you'd have thought DELL would have rectified the manufacturing prob by now)
Click on the PRODUCT SUPPORT button under the DELL logo on this page and follow the instructions.

j_tsai · Answer

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering whether the problem was in the brick or the cord. If I tug the cord (the one that connects to the outlet) at the brick end to the left, the green light on the brick would ocome on. At any rate, i think i will get a replacement unit from Dell. Just gonna inconvinient when i cant charge my laptop for 2 weeks.

Thanks again for your input,
Justin

bluetracker · Answer

Its the cord...usually fails at the point where the plug that connects to 'puter joins the flex to powerbrick...of course being a moulded on plug...its fun repairing it if out of warranty!

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