Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be replaced, not repaired. If they go bad, it can/will damage the computer. Unless it's a low-end Walmart special with a Pentium or i3, replace the adapter!
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Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be replaced, not repaired. If they go bad, it can/will damage the computer. Unless it's a low-end Walmart special or a really cheap "back to school" machine with a Pentium or i3, replace the adapter!
Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (they tend to consider insulation damage "wear and tear" or abuse, so they will probably say no), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one -- preferably direct from Dell. It looks like your XPS looks uses the 90/130W adapters based on the size, which is normal with that series due to the extra power draw. Unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end (lesser spec'd XPS 13, commonly), it’s usually minimum 90W. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly, scrap it and get one from Dell or a Dell reseller. A lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
It's one thing if it's just frayed - if there's no other issues and you have room to cut, I'll give you a pass if you cut an extra 1-2" off or pull a tested lead from another bad OEM charger with issues of similar spec - ***IF you solder and heatshrink it. Anything more is a risky repair.***
However, there is definitely a way in - but the way it’s designed is such a far cry from the easy ones it’s not as easy as the old-style ones from the C/D/E and subsequent Inspiron series era. I tried and couldn't do it. The IEC end is in there GOOD; like it's glued and plastic welded.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be replaced, not repaired. If they go bad, it can/will damage the computer. Unless it's a low-end Walmart special with a Pentium or i3, replace the adapter!
Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (they tend to consider insulation damage "wear and tear" or abuse, so they will probably say no), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one -- preferably direct from Dell. It looks like your XPS looks uses the 90/130W adapters based on the size, which is normal with that series due to the extra power draw. Unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end (lesser spec'd XPS 13, commonly), it’s usually minimum 90W. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly, scrap it and get one from Dell or a Dell reseller. A lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
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It's one thing if it's just frayed - if there's no other issues and you have room to cut I'll give you a pass if you cut a extra 1-2" off, or pull a tested lead from another bad OEM charger with issues of similar spec - ***IF you solder and heatshrink it. Anything more is a risky repair.***
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It's one thing if it's just frayed - if there's no other issues and you have room to cut, I'll give you a pass if you cut an extra 1-2" off or pull a tested lead from another bad OEM charger with issues of similar spec - ***IF you solder and heatshrink it. Anything more is a risky repair.***
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However, there is definitely a way in - but the way it’s designed is such a far cry from the easy ones it’s not as easy as the old-style ones from the C/D/E and subsuquent Inspiron series era. I tried and couldn't do it. The IEC end is in there GOOD; like it's glued and plastic welded.
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However, there is definitely a way in - but the way it’s designed is such a far cry from the easy ones it’s not as easy as the old-style ones from the C/D/E and subsequent Inspiron series era. I tried and couldn't do it. The IEC end is in there GOOD; like it's glued and plastic welded.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be replaced, not repaired. If they go bad, it can/will damage the computer. Unless it's a low-end Walmart special with a Pentium or i3, replace the adapter!
Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (they tend to consider insulation damage "wear and tear" or abuse, so they will probably say no), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one -- preferably direct from Dell. It looks like your XPS looks uses the 90/130W adapters based on the size, which is normal with that series due to the extra power draw. Unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end (lesser spec'd XPS 13, commonly), it’s usually minimum 90W. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly, scrap it and get one from Dell or a Dell reseller. A lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
It's one thing if it's just frayed - if there's no other issues and you have room to cut I'll give you a pass if you cut a extra 1-2" off, or pull a tested lead from another bad OEM charger with issues of similar spec - ***IF you solder and heatshrink it. Anything more is a risky repair.***
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However, there is definitely a way in - the way it’s designed is such a far cry from the easy ones it’s even going to take some time for me to find a way in beyond the end cap with the laptop tip. It appears that the end where the power cord goes in isn’t easily broken out.
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However, there is definitely a way in - but the way it’s designed is such a far cry from the easy ones it’s not as easy as the old-style ones from the C/D/E and subsuquent Inspiron series era. I tried and couldn't do it. The IEC end is in there GOOD; like it's glued and plastic welded.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your computer!
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Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be replaced, not repaired. If they go bad, it can/will damage the computer. Unless it's a low-end Walmart special with a Pentium or i3, replace the adapter!
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Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS looks like it uses the 90/130W adapters based on the size, which is normal with that series due to the extra power draw. Unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end, it’s usually 90W at the minimum. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
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Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (they tend to consider insulation damage "wear and tear" or abuse, so they will probably say no), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one -- preferably direct from Dell. It looks like your XPS looks uses the 90/130W adapters based on the size, which is normal with that series due to the extra power draw. Unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end (lesser spec'd XPS 13, commonly), it’s usually minimum 90W. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly, scrap it and get one from Dell or a Dell reseller. A lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
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It's one thing if it's just frayed - fine I'll give you a pass if you pull a tested lead from another OEM charger with issues of similar spec - '''IF you solder and heatshrink it.''' But if it requires more you're risking the computer.
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It's one thing if it's just frayed - if there's no other issues and you have room to cut I'll give you a pass if you cut a extra 1-2" off, or pull a tested lead from another bad OEM charger with issues of similar spec - ***IF you solder and heatshrink it. Anything more is a risky repair.***
However, there is definitely a way in - the way it’s designed is such a far cry from the easy ones it’s even going to take some time for me to find a way in beyond the end cap with the laptop tip. It appears that the end where the power cord goes in isn’t easily broken out.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your computer!
Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS looks like it uses the 90/130W adapters based on the size, which is normal with that series due to the extra power draw. Unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end, it’s usually 90W at the minimum. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
It's one thing if it's just frayed - fine I'll give you a pass if you pull a tested lead from another OEM charger with issues of similar spec - '''IF you solder and heatshrink it.''' But if it requires more you're risking the computer.
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However, there is definitely a way in - the way it’s designed is such a far cry from the easy ones it’s even going to take some time for me to find a way in beyond the end caps.
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However, there is definitely a way in - the way it’s designed is such a far cry from the easy ones it’s even going to take some time for me to find a way in beyond the end cap with the laptop tip. It appears that the end where the power cord goes in isn’t easily broken out.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your computer!
Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS looks like it uses the 90/130W adapters based on the size, which is normal with that series due to the extra power draw. Unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end, it’s usually 90W at the minimum. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
It's one thing if it's just frayed - fine I'll give you a pass if you pull a tested lead from another OEM charger with issues of similar spec - '''IF you solder and heatshrink it.''' But if it requires more you're risking the computer.
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However, there is definitely a way in - the way it’s designed is such a far cry from the easy ones it’s even going to take some time for me to find a way in beyond the end caps.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your computer!
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Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure, unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
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Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS looks like it uses the 90/130W adapters based on the size, which is normal with that series due to the extra power draw. Unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end, it’s usually 90W at the minimum. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
It's one thing if it's just frayed - fine I'll give you a pass if you pull a tested lead from another OEM charger with issues of similar spec - '''IF you solder and heatshrink it.''' But if it requires more you're risking the computer.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your computer!
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Instead, you should check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure, unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
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Instead, check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure, unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
It's one thing if it's just frayed - fine I'll give you a pass if you pull a tested lead from another OEM charger with issues of similar spec - '''IF you solder and heatshrink it.''' But if it requires more you're risking the computer.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your computer!
Instead, you should check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure, unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
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It's one thing if it's just frayed - fine I'll give you a pass if you pull a tested lead from another OEM charger with issues of similar spec. But if it requires more you're risking the computer.
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It's one thing if it's just frayed - fine I'll give you a pass if you pull a tested lead from another OEM charger with issues of similar spec - '''IF you solder and heatshrink it.''' But if it requires more you're risking the computer.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your computer!
Instead, you should check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure, unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
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It's one thing if it's just frayed - fine I'll give you a pass if you pull a tested lead from another OEM charger with issues of similar spec. But if it requires more you're risking the computer.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your computer!
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Instead, you should check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure, unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake.
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Instead, you should check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure, unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake - BUT be prepared to pay a noticeable premium.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your XPS!
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Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your computer!
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Instead, you should check if the thing is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell, or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake.
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Instead, you should check if the adapter is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell (which may be hard due to the insulation damage), or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure, unless you have one of the few 65W capable ones on the lower end. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your XPS!
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Instead, you should check if the thing is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell, or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure.
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Instead, you should check if the thing is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell, or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure. If you didn’t get it from Dell directly you’re better off replacing it with one purchased retail or direct, since a lot of the ones from places like eBay are fake.
Power adapters with terminal issues like this should be deemed unrepairable since they can damage the computer over time. Do not repair it if you value your XPS!
Instead, you should check if the thing is under warranty and get it replaced by Dell, or just swallow the cost and buy a new one. Your XPS is going to be firmly within the 90-130W territory without knowing the model number to figure it out for sure.