Lost Dell laptop power cable, any quick answer to this problem?

[jscott]

I left my Dell Inspiron 8200 laptop cable in USA 2 days ago when I departed to Asia.........this laptop is my #1 computer for work, anyone know of any quick fixes to a problem like this?

So far I've found that no computer power cable stores offer anything for my Dell, I will be in Bangkok in a few days and I'm hoping to find something there but this sucks I want something NOW

anyone? help PLEASE

thanks

(btw, until then I am having my power cable mailed asap)

[Spunky]

Looks like you're hooped until it comes

[PR_Sebas]

my buddy's dog chewed through his, he just ordered a new one from dell.. no quick fix that i can think of.

[collegeboobies]

Buy a generic one office depot it comes with like 10 different "heads" for different plugs, worked for my HP

[aja006]

My children tore up one of mine moving the lapotop back and forth from the couch to the coffee table. I actually found a universal adapter from radio shack I believe. It may be worth a shot if you are in a hurry.

[stickyfingerz]

Originally Posted by jscott

I left my Dell Inspiron 8200 laptop cable in USA 2 days ago when I departed to Asia.........this laptop is my #1 computer for work, anyone know of any quick fixes to a problem like this?

So far I've found that no computer power cable stores offer anything for my Dell, I will be in Bangkok in a few days and I'm hoping to find something there but this sucks I want something NOW

anyone? help PLEASE

thanks

(btw, until then I am having my power cable mailed asap)

Ebay has them pretty cheap. They do make a multi plug one for like 99.00 that they have at radioshack that will work with it, but not sure where you will find it there. I have the same laptop. I wont lug mine to asia again though. Too heavy when you add luggage, and kids and shit.

[jscott]

Originally Posted by collegeboobies

Buy a generic one office depot it comes with like 10 different "heads" for different plugs, worked for my HP

I highly doubt Philippines has an Office Depot, but I'll definately need a backup like the 1 you mentioned so this NEVER happens again

this fuckings sucks, I wish the laptops had a place for Double A batteries or something for emergencies like this

[jscott]

Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

Ebay has them pretty cheap. They do make a multi plug one for like 99.00 that they have at radioshack that will work with it, but not sure where you will find it there. I have the same laptop. I wont lug mine to asia again though. Too heavy when you add luggage, and kids and shit.

I agree our dell is too damn big, I plan to get a much smaller one eventually

BUT, I did find a place in the airport on the way here that had an entire kit of different power cable sizes to go into laptops, he had like 15 diff sizes but NONE of them fit mine, our Dell is kinda old I guess time for an emergency upgrade hehe

[Psycho_x]

This is where I bought my last one.

[stickyfingerz]

Originally Posted by jscott

I agree our dell is too damn big, I plan to get a much smaller one eventually

BUT, I did find a place in the airport on the way here that had an entire kit of different power cable sizes to go into laptops, he had like 15 diff sizes but NONE of them fit mine, our Dell is kinda old I guess time for an emergency upgrade hehe

Ya I dont use mine much anymore. Just sits in its stand. I sometimes take a hot bath and watch movies on it though hehe.



Ill probably leave it at home for Internext even. I have my sidekick 3 and it does email icq and browsing, so usually good to go as long as there is a decent cell signal.

[jscott]

bump, any other info anyone wants to add?

pls pls pls!

i need Dell Inspiron 8200 stuff that i am able to buy here Manila area or Bangkok area

[xecutech]

Well, those adapters are manufactured over there, so you should be able to find one. Do NOT use the universal adapters, they are not good for the motherboard... I don't care what anyone tells you, do not use them!

I repair laptops daily and we see alot of units damaged by the universal ac adapters.

I would find a electronics store and see what they have for you.

Do you know what family/model your unit uses? It will be on the bottom of the ac adapter and the chassis base.

[jscott]

Originally Posted by xecutech

Well, those adapters are manufactured over there, so you should be able to find one. Do NOT use the universal adapters, they are not good for the motherboard... I don't care what anyone tells you, do not use them!

I repair laptops daily and we see alot of units damaged by the universal ac adapters.

I would find a electronics store and see what they have for you.

Do you know what family/model your unit uses? It will be on the bottom of the ac adapter and the chassis base.

Thanks for that tip man (about the universal ac adapters) I was out searching for stuff today here in Philippines and thats the closest that I found to being able to use, and I wont know the "family/model" used either since I just spoke with my Dad who will be sending it off asap 2morrow

I'll just have to wait for it probably, BUT when in Bangkok I will probably look some more since they have a TON of IT/electronics megacenters (like Pantip Plaza)

[xecutech]

This is the cord you need http://impactcomputers.com/1045d.html#

The unit model number is 6G356 and will be used in the following units:
Inspiron 1100, Inspiron 2500, Inspiron 2600, Inspiron 2650, Inspiron 4000, Inspiron 4100, Inspiron 4150, Inspiron 5100, Inspiron 8000, Inspiron 8100, Inspiron 8200, Latitude C400, Latitude C500, Latitude C510, Latitude C540, Latitude C600, Latitude C610, Latitude C640, Latitude C800, Latitude C810, Latitude C840, Latitude CP, Latitude CS, Latitude CS R, Latitude LM, Latitude LT, Latitude X200, Latitude XP, Precision M40, Precision M50, Precision WorkStation M50

[xecutech]

BTW, if you ever need laptops repaired: www.laptoprepaircenter.com is my shop and we have flat rate laptop repairs... shameless self promo!