Use 65 Watt AC Adapter on Laptop that Uses 50 Watt Adapter?

[cotjocky]

I recently bought a Dell Latitude X1. I like the laptop due to it being small and weighing in a 2.5lbs. Also being used it was reasonable in cost.

The thing I hate about the computer is that most everything is odd ball due to it being so small. Odd ball HD (1.8 inch) and an odd ball AC Adapter PA-17.

The other Dell's I have had in the past (and present) use either a PA-10 or a PA-12.

The PA-10 is a 90 watt adapter Output: 19.5V 4.62A (I used this regularly on my D620 for over a year with no issue).

When I got my D620, it was an option to either get the PA-10 or the PA-12 meaning either was fine for that PC per Dell.

The PA-12 is a 65 watt adapter Output: 19.5V 3.34A

The thing I love about these two adapters are that the cables can be rolled up on itself and a rubber strap is used to keep it nicely bundled together. Very convienient.

The Latitude X1 came with a PA-17 (which does not have the convience of the PA-10 & 12).

The PA-17 is a 50 watt adapter Output: 19V 2.64A

Dell's site shows no other substitute for that PC. In reality, the site shows an adapter that looks exactly like the PA-10 & 12, but once ordered and recieved, you get a PA-17.

I returned it as I don't need 2 of the same adapter that I hate.

Since the D620 can take such a drastic difference in AC adapters, can I not "Safely" use this 65 watt adapter I have (PA-12) on this Latitude X1 without worry of frying it or killing the battery?

The adapter where it plugs into the computer is the same. The PA-17 is Octagon shaped in where it fits into the PC where as the other one is completely round, but the PA-10-12 end still fits in the X1 all the same. I do not think that small difference is large enough to keep me from using it.

My main concern is damaging the pc or battery.

All help and input appreciated!

PA-10-12:

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/7...leiwantwy7.jpg

PA-17:

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1...ecievedoo6.jpg

[Lespaul20]

The 65W should be fine. The voltage is the most important number to be mindful of. An even slight difference in voltage could damage the Laptop and/or battery. Having more watts will let the battery charge as fast as it can but should not do any damage.

[cotjocky]

Originally Posted by Lespaul20 The 65W should be fine. The voltage is the most important number to be mindful of. An even slight difference in voltage could damage the Laptop and/or battery. Having more watts will let the battery charge as fast as it can but should not do any damage.

So the PA-17 (orginal X1 AC Adapter) is 19V and the PA-10 or PA-12 is 19.5V, that isn't enough to matter?

I should be ok?

[cotjocky]

Bump?

[TwoRails]

As Lespaul20 mentions, you should be good to go. I'd not worry about a 1/2 volt.