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Dell Laptop AC Adapter: LED Off on AC Adapter - Won't Charge

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:05:06 -0700

What should I check first?

End of cable that connects to PC? Other end of this same cable connecting to the power supply? The connection where the power supply is connecting to outlet? (Not the cord itself but inside of the supply)

If someone could give me the proper terms, or a better way to describe these items I'd appreciate it!

I just acquired this AC adapter and quickly realized the LED indicator on the unit would not light up when plugged in.

I removed the case for power supply, did some wiggling and when I plugged it back in the LED indicator came on.

After doing this, I attempted to plug it into the PC. Shortly thereafter the LED went off again. I did not initially notice that the end that connected to the PC had seeming exposed wire (looked like tubing got pushed back).

Could the AC Cable Adapter Outlet (How to Repair a Frayed Dell AC Adapter Cable) result in the LED not lighting up on the power supply?

⟐ Answered June 16, 2024 at 0:05 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: How to open case of XPS 15 Power Adapter

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:32:00 -0700

Hi,

My power adapter has started to make lots of switching noise and I also need to replace the cord.

The design is unfortunately curved and the seam is very thin. I’m struggling to work out how to open it up.

Any advice?

⟐ Commented December 09, 2025 at 3:32 MST

Dell Peripherals: Replacement cable for Dell D6000

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:53:31 -0700

Hi,

The Thunderbolt USB-C cable is broken on My Dell D6000 docking. Do any of you know about a good replacement cable sold on eBay?

⟐ Edited October 29, 2025 at 22:53 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: Plugged in but not charging?

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:03:19 -0700

Whenever I plug in my laptop, the indicator shows "Plugged in, but not charging".

1) I have to wiggle or find the perfect point to get my laptop to start charging.

2) Once getting into charging state, I can move, pull, or do whatever physically with the wire + plug and it will not leave charging state.

3) Unplugging the outlet and plugging back in brings back "Plugged in, but not charging" notification, and I have to do the whole wiggle thing to get it to charge again even though I did nothing physical to alter / change the position of the AC adapter wire + plug.

Laptop: Specs

⟐ Answer deleted September 16, 2018 at 21:03 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: It does not charge my laptop

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 06:21:54 -0700

I used to not remove my laptop adapter from plug, but now it is not charging, please advice me how to fix it

⟐ Answered June 16, 2017 at 6:21 MST

Dell Laptop Charger: Doesn't work or dosen't charge

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:30:01 -0700

Dosen't work or dosen't charge

⟐ Answered February 02, 2024 at 1:30 MST

Dell Laptop Charger: Laptop not charging it's over charged

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:29:39 -0700

I think my laptop is over charged. Now it's not turning on and black screem . When I plug in to charge the green light on charger turn off automatically.. Below its not showing any sign of charging power.etc....

⟐ Answered August 10, 2023 at 22:29 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: My laptop is not charging even if connected, but charging symbol shown

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:00:33 -0700

my laptop is not charging even if connected, but charging symbol is showing on screen with battery symbol

⟐ Answer accepted August 28, 2019 at 5:00 MST

Dell Laptop Charger: How to fix bent port (to the laptop end).

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:03:05 -0700

The cord is bent. Will work in a certain position. Otherwise it will not. Anyway I can fix this?

⟐ Answered November 12, 2025 at 16:03 MST

Dell Laptop Charger: My laptop is not charging when the charger is used.

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:24:16 -0700

I am a high school student and when I use my school issued charger it does not charge, however when I use a classmates charger it seems to work. How do I repair my charger/ Discover the issue.

⟐ Commented September 22, 2025 at 6:24 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: My dell inspiron 1525 why will it not charge

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:05:35 -0700

pluged in powered ok,but will not charge

⟐ Answer accepted August 28, 2019 at 10:05 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: Why my laptop is shut down after connect the adapter?

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:00:06 -0700

as last a month my laptop shut down as soon as connect with adapter . and offline adapter should charge the laptop

⟐ Answer accepted August 28, 2019 at 5:00 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: My dell adapter led on for few second and cutoff.

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:59:51 -0700

Dell adapter LED on but off after few second. Charger is not working.

⟐ Answer accepted August 28, 2019 at 4:59 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: Why my laptop adapter is getting over heat in 5 minutes?

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 13:00:02 -0700

i am using dell laptop. few days ago, due to high voltage my adaper got burnt. but still its working. i can able to charge my laptop 5 to 7 min only. once its got cool, then again i ll charge. if any possibility to repair my charger.yo ur reply will be valuable.

manjunath

⟐ Answer deleted March 11, 2018 at 13:00 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: Laptop will not charge in cart, but will charge with external adapter.

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:00:30 -0700

We have a Dell cart that holds 30 Dell Latitude 3340's. Specific laptops have started to not charge while docked in cart. They will charge with external AC adapters. The path is the following: Power goes to cart, AC adapters are plugged into outlet behind laptop, AC adapter plugs into a female-to-male adapter that is mounted to a try, laptop slides into tray to charge. I have tried changing the battery, changing AC adapter, changing tray. Nothing seems to get the laptop to charge via the dock. Other laptops charge in the same tray.

⟐ Answered February 12, 2018 at 11:00 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: not showing any LED lights even power

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:22:21 -0700

Hi,I have a problem with my laptop intel inside CORE i5,it went off and it's not showing any LED lights even power, charger is working.

⟐ Edited June 16, 2024 at 7:22 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: Laptop has no battery , as adapter has been stripped, connected to inn

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:31:36 -0700

So I have a call, laptop it's got a no battery to it , it's been removed and is gone who ever had it opened it up and connected the as, adapter wires the black and white to black and white wires under the laptop , the laptop doesn't turn on and the powerbox ofnadapter won't light up , anybody know what I should do to turn this laptop on

⟐ Commented May 16, 2024 at 13:31 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: Why Won't my Dell AC Adapter Charger Charge

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 20:13:10 -0700

My Charger stopped working After Yesterday when I used it to Charge My VR headset what should i do

⟐ Commented March 11, 2023 at 20:13 MST

Dell Laptop AC Adapter: Laptop isnt recogniszing my adapter after fixing a broken ground wire.

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 07:52:28 -0700

I fixed the dc output jack which was had broken ground wire. Plugged into the laptop. Laptop doesnt recognize it anymore. Dell inspiron 13 7352. I was getting 19.4 v across it. After reworking thrice, its dropped to 18.97v. But the connection are intact both on the jack as well as on the motherboard. Continuity test checks out for all 3 pins +ve -ve n sense/id signal form the adapter to the motherboard. My laptop runs for now on the remaining battery power from the earlier charge. Did I corrupt the id ic on the adapter circuit? Or should it output exact 19.5v along with the correct ID for it to work?