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The base Dell Inspiron 5150 AC Adapter is a 65-watt power supply. The AC adapter for the Inspiron 5150 is the same as for the XPS M1330. It is smaller and thinner than conventional 65-watt Dell Latitude D600 AC Adapter, as shown below.

To prevent this from PSU, is used on another system, the port was changed to an octagonal shape. This plug will only fit the Inspiron ? 1545th However, it is possible to use standard 65-watt and 90 watt Dell Latitude D610 AC Adapter with the typical barrel-shaped connection to this system.

The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, the connectors and power strips vary from country to country. Using an incompatible cable or improperly can connect the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or damage to property.

Problem Description:

The laptop Dell PA-12 AC Adapter enables hum and gets very hot.
Possible Cause:

Power supply is broken.
Possible steps for troubleshooting and repair solution:

All laptop adapters make some buzz and generate heat.
When you hear the hum, but if you listen very carefully, this is normal. If you can keep the Toshiba Satellite A300 Charger in your hands, and it is pleasantly warm, it is also normal.
On the other hand, if you can hear the hum from a few feet away, and the adapter is so hot that you barely hold in your hands is probably the power supply fails and must be replaced soon.

The PSU is a sealed unit and can not be repaired. If Dell Latitude D830 AC Adapter fails, you only need to replace it with a new one.