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Hi, I have just got a power warning asking me to change to a 90 W adapter. I am using a 65 W adapter. Why's that happen? Thank you
* I went to the bios and off the message of the power warning
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October 9th, 2008 08:00
ejn63
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October 9th, 2008 09:00
Try a new adapter first. If that does nothing, you'll have two choices: see if a shop can repair the board ($150-200; you need a true repair shop, not a parts-swapper like Geek Squad or Firedog), or if that's not possible, the board will need replacement. That will cost between $300-600 depending on the model of the system.
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October 9th, 2008 09:00
The first problem is either a faulty adapter or a faulty system board (power jack).
For the second, what system do you have and what CPU did you install?
CompUser2008
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October 9th, 2008 09:00
If its a power jack problem, how can i solve it? Does that mean the power supply has gone wrong?
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October 9th, 2008 14:00
It would help to know what laptop and BIOS version you are using.
I got a similar message with an XPS M1530 after I installed the BIOS revision A09. A message would appear at startup asking to switch to a 90W adapter. I was using the PA-10 90W adapter that came with the laptop.
After a call to support, they requested I reflash the BIOS with revision A09. It solved the problem for me.
CompUser2008
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October 9th, 2008 16:00
I am using the xps m1330, BIOS A12
Hope this help
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October 9th, 2008 19:00
Contact Dell for warranty repair.