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Dell Inspiron 3138 Power Adapter
The Dell Inspiron 3138 AC adapter is responsible for two things, charging the battery and to provide a source of power for the unit. If your decision is to purchase a different brand charger, it is imperative to note both the voltage and amperage output. Upon choosing a replacement charger, selecting the Dell OEM charger is usually going to be the safest choice. Because Dell uses one power charger that is most likely used on other laptop models, double-check the part number or model number of the adapter. A universal AC adapter is another possibility if you absolutely need to.
Red flags of a poorly performing power adapter
- Most Dell adapters get warm when they are plugged in for a period of time
- Battery does not charge all the time
- The unit will not run while just using AC power
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