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130W barrel charger for Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
Does Dell offer a 130W barrel charger for the Inspiron Plus 7640?
I received a 130W USB-C charger with my laptop. But I would like to switch to a barrel charger to free up the USB-C port for other uses.
According to the Owner's Manual, a 130W barrel charger is an option for the 7640, https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/inspiron-16-7640-laptop/inspiron_16_plus_7640_om/power-adapter?guid=guid-f971ce9b-7d5c-43e8-be2b-6501e95b0e3b&lang=en-us
But if I go to the Parts and Upgrades page, the only 130W charger I see is a USB-C charger, Inspiron 16 7000 (7640) Parts & Upgrades | Dell USA
I see Dell sells a 130W barrel charger, but the Compatibility list doesn't include the Inspiron 16 7640, Dell 4.5 mm barrel 130 W AC Adapter with 1 meter Power Cord - United States | Dell USA
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April 15th, 2024 03:10
For Inspiron 16 7000 series, this is a suitable 130W barrel charger for your laptop https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-45-mm-130-w-ac-adapter-with-2-meter-power-cord-united-states/apd/492-bdbl/pc-accessories
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April 16th, 2024 04:30
@Chino de Oro Thanks! Any ideas why the 7645 isn't on the Compatibility list?
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April 16th, 2024 05:01
Am not working for Dell, so can't tell why yours was not included with the other 7000 series. But, I helped you to research for the technical compatibility power adapter and found that barrel charger has a suitable input, output power and providing sufficient power with the highest performance systems.
For comparison, you can check the specifications for Inspiron 16 Plus 7630, the technical information for power adapter option 2 is identical as your system specification. They are identical in power input, output , voltage requirements. Therefore, it's up to you to decide if my suggestion is the solution to your issue.
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April 18th, 2024 19:12
@Chino de Oro Good news! A Dell Sales Advisor confirmed your recommendation. Thanks again for your help!
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April 22nd, 2024 22:03
@Chino de Oro Just plugged in the adapter you suggested and it appears to be working fine. Thank you again for your help.
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April 23rd, 2024 09:51
Glad to hear that it works out for you.