| The Basics when Looking for an Dell pa-10 | | | | in place of an unregulated. |
| adapter. | | | | 3) Output plug size/ Output Polarity |
| 1) Output Specs Voltage and milli-Amps | | | | These are measured in mm. I will try and give |
| 2) Regulated /Un-Regulate | | | | these measurements as accurately as I can. If |
| 3) Connector plug size/Output Polarity | | | | the plug is not correct for your application. Radio |
| 1) Output Voltage and milli-Amps | | | | shack or another supplier may have an adapter or |
| Try and Find your specifications for your Dell | | | | the existing plug can be spliced to the |
| pa-10 adapter. On the old adapter, Device wishing | | | | replacement adapter if you be sure to check |
| to supply or specification page in an owners | | | | polarity before attaching to the equipment. |
| manual. The specs are usually given as volts and | | | | Output Polarity |
| milliAmps (mA). Always try and find a exact | | | | Adapters with an AC out put this is not an issue |
| match of specs. This is the safest way to go. | | | | however ANY and ALL DC adapters it must be |
| Where an exact match is not available a couple | | | | observed or equipment damage most likely will |
| general rules of thumb to find a workable adapter. | | | | occur. |
| Choose the closest voltage available . Safer to go | | | | To determine the polarity of your Dell pa-10 |
| lower the higher. Some devices can handle higher | | | | adapter look for a symbol like this: I will have the |
| without damage but many will not take it. If you | | | | same symbol on my auction pages for adapters. |
| choose lower generally the worse that would | | | | Dell PA-10 Laptop AC Power Adapter |
| happen is it would not supply adequate voltage | | | | Specification: |
| and equipment would not normally be damaged. | | | | ( |
| Choose milliAmps equal or higher than required | | | | 90W Dell Laptop AC Adapter 19.5V 4.62A PA-10 |
| 2) Regulated (Switching) or Unregulated | | | | Input: AC 100-240V (worldwide use) |
| (non-switching) Output | | | | Output: DC 19.5V 4.62A |
| Most AC adapters are unregulated, Voltage | | | | Power: 90W |
| output of the power supply floats with the load | | | | Connecter size: |
| placed on them. Some electronic equipment such | | | | Internal Diameter: 5.0mm |
| as digital cameras or security cameras are very | | | | External Diameter: 7.4mm |
| sensitive to the input voltage and so require a | | | | With central pin inside |
| Regulated/Switching adapter. A regulated AC | | | | Dell PA-10 Laptop AC Power Adapter warranty: |
| adapter guarantees that the output voltage will | | | | Brand New Replacement Product, works as |
| always be constant. | | | | genuine parts, 100% OEM Compatible!! |
| Do Not use an unregulated supply in place of a | | | | Remark: US power cord is included!! |
| regulated one! | | | | Full 12 months warranty!! |
| Ok to use a regulated (however generally pricer) | | | | |