I plug this into my dell inspiron mini 1012 yet it doesn't charge? Any tips to help me?
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Well...it could be your battery. Try using the plug after removing the battery from it and if the laptop comes on, its definitely your battery!!
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check wires 1st.. yet i returned mine and purchased Genuine one from Amazon little more yet works fine.. my issue was each time I plugged it the mouse stuck, when I unplug it it works fine so the charger is defective...
1114751
Does it power the device--so your mini operates? If so and it doesn't charge I would guess you have a bad battery.If it doesn't even power the device so that it turns on I would think the power supply itself is defective
482241
I HAVE AN INSPIRON 6400 AND IT NEVER WORKED. I have to keep it plugged in all the time.
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I bought an adapter but the adapter is not working, I think you should ask dell support
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Really don't know what could be causing this. A guess would be a defective charger or some other hardware problem. When I got my battery, I just took it out of the box, put it in the computer and let it charge. Been working fine ever since. Perhaps you could look on line with Dell 1545 laptop not recognizing battery." Usually, other people will experience similar issues.
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We have a dell inspiron, but it is a 1545. When we first got the battery, things went great but now it won't charge or show that it is charging. Don't know if it is the PC or the battery, so we are back to leaving it plug in all the time again.
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Sorry about the delay. I have had mine over a a year. I think something was wrong with my dell so this battery never worked from from the beginning. But the customer service was fantastic though, they sent me a couple of replacements just could not use them. Hope this helps
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I would call the manufacturer. It sounds like something is wrong with the unit. Mine worked immediately with no issues, and I did NOT charge it before use....just plugged it right in and it worked. Sorry!!
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Not sure but I have found that if the cord from the AC outlet is not plugged into the power supply that connects to the computer is not plugged into the power supply completely it won't charge consistently. The only other thing is your power supply could be defective.
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I would not recommend this charger period. It did work for the laptop but, I believe it is an issue with the manufacturing of the cord itself. Perhaps the charger I bought was a flawed one but who is to say? The power box melted completely during normal, responsible use. It could have easily burned my house down if it had not been caught. To me it is not worth the risk, pay the extra 10$ and get an actual Dell replacement cord. It is worth the piece of mind. Any charger you purchase must have sufficient amps output to charge the battery. The knock off chargers will xstate they work with your laptop model but that does not mean it has sufficient amps to actually work for yours. What it means is that it will plug into your laptop. If I had my way Amazon would look more closely at this manufacturer, Sunvalley Tech I think, and stop selling products made by them. As far as know there are no laws in place or government agencies that insure that proper testing is done prior to going to market, that is up to the manufacturer. We as consumers have to take their word that it meets the minium stamdards required . If the product is made oversees, all bets are off. A chep charger is certainly not worth your families safety or your piece of mind
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Make sure your charging cord is plugged in to AC and not a USB port. If you do plug it in with USB it'll attempt to set up a connection with the PC or laptop, which is a good thing actually, but it won't charge.
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It has been suggested, and demonstrated to work, by many that you should perform the following steps, which may help you too:1- Remove battery pack from device.2- Insert device into USB port on computer.3- After computer recognizes device, insert battery pack and [safely remove] device.4- Reinsert the device into the USB port with battery pack intact.It should then begin to charge and should respond as usual.Hope that helps!
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Are you positive it is the cord and not the battery? A dead battery will not charge. If you're certain it's the cord, contact the manufacturer on the warranty and tell them what happened. I have had this cord for a couple of months and so far, no problems. It might just be your cord is defective. If you're not sure it's not the battery, you can tell by the little battery icon in the task menu tray on the bottom right of the screen when the cord is plugged in. If there is a plug next to it but it's not charging, it's likely your battery needs to be replaced. Also, make sure the cord is fully connected at every juncture. My cord tends to slip out of the outlet sometimes and the connection to the power box loosens sometimes. Another thing to look for is the green light on the power box. If that is on when it is plugged in, the cord is still getting power. If that's off, it's dead. If you want the cord "asap", you will have to order another one. Not likely the manufacturer will act quickly. They aren't expensive. You might end up spending just as much in shipping costs. If the battery is the problem, they sell the battery on Amazon too. Just turn off your computer and remove the battery. The model number on the battery should be there. Just type it into the search window on Amazon and it will come up. I bought both within the last 9 months. One more thing. Make absolutely sure the cord you are using is for your computer. If you still have it, check the model number on the cord that came with the computer. Type it into the Amazon search window. I was using the wrong power cord for a while and it died and I got this one because it was the exact model number of the one that came with my laptop.
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I am no expert but I can share my experience. I tried this adapter for my Dell Inspiron 1545. It was able to power the laptop but it was not able to charge the laptop battery. The computer would display an error message saying that it was not an original Dell adapter and would prevent the computer from charging the battery. So, this adapter sort of worked for me but the fact that it wouldn't charge my battery was a deal breaker. I don't know if it was a defective adapter or if this model just won't work for charging. Anker at least refunded my money. I ended up purchasing the Original Genuine Dell Made 90Watt AC Slim Adapter PA-3E [19.5V 4.62A 90W] from Power City via Amazon and it has been working fine.
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Sorry!!! I don't have that problem. My DELL is Inspiron 1505 and the charger works fine.
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I don't know, my problem is apparently not the battery but a flaw in the circuitry that should uses power but notifies me that the battery is low. The new battery didn't change anything and after talking to Dell I resolved to never buy another Dell product.
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I have no problem charging it. Try what Terri R. answered and if that doesn't work, speak to the seller - he's very nice.
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Yes I plugged it in and everything has worked great since then.I confirmed this is with what I needed from Dell first.hoped this helped you,CHIP