PA-12 Dell OEM Inspiron 500M Laptop AC Adapter Reviews

• NOT 100% COMPATIBLE

  
  By A1123BF1P5Z44I on 2008-09-03
  sounds like everyone having a problem is getting a charger with the wrong wattage, E1505 laptops require 90w adapters and E1405 laptops require 60w adapters, yet this company has both listed in the compatability section. Sounds like they are shipping underpowered 60w adapters to those that need 90w...
  
  underpowering a laptop poses no real risk to your laptop but results in the underpowered screen flickering, a cut out in trackpad (mouse) power, and even a high pitched noise comming from the charger. underpowering also later results in a smoking and broken charger. These are ALL symptoms of a 60w charger being used for a 90w computer, and are ALL symptoms listed by other bad reviews.
  
  i wouldn't buy one until they have the compatability mess figured out, or at least list the wattage of their product.
  
  

• Junk

  
  By A328LV0X9E2CX0 on 2008-06-16
  Don't buy this! It made my screen flicker non-stop and their is no easy way to return this product. It barely charges my computer and it was definitely not worth it. I'm sorry I didn't listen to the bad reviews but I needed it and did not think it could be that bad.
  
  

• horrible.

  
  By A3R9ITD0DTWDXI on 2008-03-06
  The charger is defective. It would blink at me and would make the screen flicker every second because it wouldn't charge my battery. Would not recommend this adapter or the seller BrilliantStore.
  
  

• NOT WORKING FOR INSPIRON 9200 - RETURNING

  
  By A1O5OKEEO5MHP3 on 2008-03-17
  Does not pick up signal/charge on my Inspiron 9200
  So far good feedback from AMA - Returning now
  Waiting for a response
  Simon
  
  

• Get less than what you pay for!

  
  By A3FYSXK6HSDGN5 on 2008-08-22
  After only 2 weeks (equating to about 4 uses), it became clear why the item was priced so inexpensively. It doesn't work. A few times it charged my laptop, but now it will only power my laptop, not charge it (and the computer is warning me that it can't detect what type of power cord is plugged in). I have a Dell E1505. I would recommend passing on this item if you have the same model computer; but really, I would recommend passing on this item regardless! I guess you have to spend the money and pay Dell's exorbitant price on their legitimate replacement adapter, not this so-called "equivalent replacement part."
  
  
• Do NOT buy this product!
  By A3H5Q5ZS3QYP4Z on 2008-07-22
  I received this adapter today. It is NOT a 90W adapter, as stated in the Technical Details section. Nowhere on the product does it say what the wattage is, and when I plugged it into my Inspiron 9200, my computer warned me that it was a 65W adapter, and that this would cause my computer to run slower and would take longer to charge the battery. I clicked "Okay" to continue using the adapter anyway. In less than a second, the warning message had popped up again, as if I had unplugged the adapter and plugged it back in. This happened continuously so that, after about 15 seconds and 20 attempts to click "Okay," I unplugged the adapter all together.
  
  As others have said, I wish I'd paid more attention to the customer reviews and ratings.
  
  
• Was ok till just a moment ago..
  By A2P52SPNEHYPZ9 on 2008-06-16
  It was going great for a while, working just as well as the original and all of that, but a few minutes ago, I heard it buzzing and I looked down. The charger was about 30 seconds from igniting and was smoking rather nicely. The connection between the power cord and the box on the cord was the part causing the problem. It had been sparking randomly, but then it would stop after one or two sparks.
  
  I'm just going to return it and get one from somewhere else.
  
  
• don't buy this
  By AQQF6V6U61VIR on 2008-10-29
  It worked fine for about a month and then suddently it just died without warning. No overheating, no noises. It just stopped working. Too bad...
  
  
• Crapped out after 5 months
  By A18E53ZR5B82RM on 2008-07-14
  Don't buy this item if you want it to last. This AC adapter worked fine for 5 months. Although, during that time it was really hot. I was afraid it would start a fire. I don't have to worry about it starting a fire because its now real cool. It still powers the laptop but will not charge the battery.
  
  
• Good for 7 months
  By A344DFUPJI642F on 2008-06-02
  This product started falling apart within 2-3 months of purchase and officially blew out today about 7 months afte I got it.
  
  
• Worked at first...
  By AZ1TC12WMQEDJ on 2008-03-21
  I bought this product last month and it worked great for two weeks. Then it began making a strange, high-pitched beeping that nearly drove me out of my mind whenever it was plugged in. I thought the neighbors fire alarm was going off. It also started getting incredibly hot.
  
  I'm not sure if just mine was defective, since others do seem impressed with this product. I have contacted the company and have asked to be sent a new one...we'll see what happens!
  
  
• Worst thing I have bought in Amazon!
  By A35FZ8K5AH8W0N on 2008-03-14
  Horrible I don't know what is happening but every time I plug it, it disables my mouse and start clicking it. I cannot work wile my computer is charging, I got to disconnect it for working. Please don't buy, you'll regret it.
  
  
• Not good
  By A173HAGBTX899K on 2008-05-15
  I have had this cord only about 3 months at the most. It is already falling apart. Now I have to buy another one already.
  
  
• Works with Dell Inspiron 1501
  By AT522GMMXIK24 on 2008-07-29
  I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop, and my AC adapter quit working for me. I started looking for a replacement, and the prices were all over $50. And when I read reviews for the actual dell product, there were a lot of people who had problems with their adapter. When I found this adapter on Amazon, I was afraid at first to try it, but I am glad that I did. I received it very fast (before the estimated date of arrival), and it worked with my computer without a problem. So, at this time I am very satisfied with my purchase!
  
  
• Was shipped counterfeit product and the picture of the item was misleading
  By A29F9PJ2JFKGXR on 2008-07-25
  Though the description of this product is 'accurate' in that it will be recognized and will charge a laptop (specifically a dell latitude d610) it is NOT a genuine Dell product and carries no such mark as the picture implies. Also note that if the hardware attempts to verify the legitimacy of the adapter then it will not be able to do so (for example, my PR01X dock does /not/ work with this product, giving an "adapter could not be identified" message). This product also does not carry the Underwriters Laboratories mark of approval and lacks a serial number -- clearly a counterfeit product.
  
  
• Low-quality product
  By ADBXIGMHV6QV6 on 2008-06-19
  I bought this item to replace the original power cable for my Inspiron E1505, which was fraying. Yet every thirty seconds, this item would click off for a second and then come back on, which was highly distracting and probably not good for my computer. Additionally, having the computer plugged in often made the pointing device malfunction--it would move with difficulty and click like crazy, making work impossible until I unplugged it. I complained to the company, which quickly sent a replacement. The replacement works, but it also makes the pointing device malfunction occasionally, and it's beginning to fray after only a few months. This really is a cheap piece of junk.
  
  
• Cheap quality, but cheap price; acceptable overall.
  By AZYKOL3O4F5FE on 2008-09-06
  My only real complaint is that it is not very clearly marked as an aftermarket/non-Dell item - the photo, for example, is of the real Dell part. Only after it arrived did I notice that the listing made clear in the description that it was a aftermarket.
  
  
  Overall, it's acceptable for the price. I've tried it with both my D620 and my wife's D630 without a problem so far on a couple of days of use.
  
  That said, the overall quality is "cheap":
  - the plug fits loosely
  - the DC-side (adapter-to-computer, not adapter-to-wall) cable is much shorter than the real Dell unit.
  - it's much lighter than the real Dell unit
  - there's no wrap-around strap, although there are grooves on the side for one
  
  Lastly, it gets hot, but so do the real Dell PA-10 and PA-12 units.
  
  
  
• Dell PA-12 65 Watt AC Adapter OEM
  By A3GQ9SUFWQ7TV4 on 2008-01-19
  My original adapter quit, so I ordered this one. It arrived on time & all the specs match. Most importantly, my Inspiron 6000 recognizes it & is recharged.
  
  
• Dont buy
  By A9MA3HOOZ59N6 on 2008-12-22
  This product is not worth that money. very poorly made. got broken within 10 days of buying it.
  
  
• you need to buy more "...PA-12 AC Adapters..."
  By AYFQ94PW548EG on 2008-08-14
  I bought one "PA-12 AC Adapter" on November 27, 2007, it died last week after I got it less than 9 months.
  
  
• This is the real deal
  By ATOVQSVYPOTB9 on 2010-08-22
  For anybody who is having the "plugged in, not charging" problem with a Dell laptop computer, I bet the problem is the charger. Either the charger has a worn-out plug on the computer end, or, as with my case, I had bought an aftermarket charger that looked right, powered the computer and for a while charged it. But it wasn't the right one. After reading the countless posts about this problem, which advocate everything up to and including a mother-board replacement, I landed on a post that recommended replacing that crappy generic aftermarket charger with the real OEM Dell charger. Badabing, the computer is charging and happy.
  
  
• Make Sure You Buy the Right Adapter
  By A38NDG6RX9NHFW on 2010-05-20
  Dell lists this adapter as rated to 65W. Many Dell laptops require more power than that. The table at the bottom of this link lists what Dell adapters are compatible with you Dell laptop:
  
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  The compatibility list on the Amazon page is wrong. Use the Dell page instead.
  
  
• Brand new original Dell product
  By AFH97KY1SBP2C on 2010-04-28
  After reading some of the reviews by other buyers I was a little concerned about the authenticity of the Ac Adapter, however this item is 100% genuine, exactly like the one I'm replacing. Color, quality and specifications are exactly as expected. If this is not a Dell product then it is the best replica available. Even the charger cable is as flexible as the original. The only negative point is that the adapter doesn't have the rubber strip to hold the cable but I have an old one. Fully satisfied.
  
  
• Zero Stars wasn't an option
  By ANU2R5JDLEWLO on 2010-02-13
  The wires on the cord leading from the adapter to the wall were exposed within 2 months. This happened even after I got a replacement product. Today, it caught fire and zapped. My fault for having it plugged in with exposed wires, but still, this product is total and complete crap!
  
  
• Dell Inspiron Battery
  By A26PXR7UUB6A7N on 2010-01-13
  What can I say, it works as it should. Well... I should say the second one works. The first one I bought died after a month. It was replaced free of charge, I didnt even have to pay the shipping. Payed about $10.00 for it on ebay.
  
  
• Fair enough
  By AYSNCXH6TD2YT on 2009-07-27
  I purchased this to replace my original ac adapter for a Vostro 1000. It worked okay for about 2 months and then got a short and stopped working. Just a warning, this item has a loose attachment that constantly falls out even with the slightest movement. The price was low, so I guess you get what you pay for.
  
  
• BAD! BAD!BAD!
  By A1JISH2AQDW1YW on 2009-06-11
  This adapter is VERY poorly designed, its manufacture quality is absolutely sub-par, and I'm afraid to continue using it on my Inspiron 1501 for fear of destroying my laptop. After four months of relatively low use, the insulating casing has detached from the housing, exposing wires, the adapter itself started making irregular buzzing sounds, and it gets to intolerable heat level. Dell costumer support was 100% clueless about any such problem, or how to remedy the situation.
  Dell sold the product, but has no expertise in the item. They wasted thirty minutes of my time asking for order numbers, etc. when all I wanted to know is if it's supposed to get VERY hot during use.
  I highly recommend NOT ordering this item. It's C#@P! I'd give it a "no star" rating, but that's not allowed...
  
  
• Do not buy!
  By A1MWKF0KU2JAQX on 2009-04-27
  Do not buy this item! After approximately 1 month of use, I have the same screen flickering problem as many others have described. This product is now useless and must be replaced.
  
  
• not the one pictured
  By A39BCSPK4CYNX6 on 2009-03-31
  While the adaptor works it was not the one pictured in the add and the discription of it was not totally acutate.
  
  
• too bad
  By A10Y3IYOX8TSDU on 2009-03-26
  Don`t buy it!!!
  It worked only one hour. I am trying to return it.
  
  

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