Purchasing tips for the ac adapter Dell latitude series of notebooks.

If your Dell Latitude laptop is not charging, you may need to replace your ac adapter.  Choosing the correct adaptor is imperative because buying an incorrect one could cause damage or simply just waste your time and money.  To replace the ac adapter Dell Latitude you will first need to know what type of unit you need.  If you have your old adapter handy, turn it over and you will see imprinted on a Dell label the family series it belongs to.  It could read, for example, PA-10 family or PA-12 family.  By matching the series of adapter you need to the ac adapter dell latitude that you have, you will ensure compatibility with your notebook.  If your adapter does not have this label, you can always go into CMOS by pressing F2 at startup, scroll over to the battery section and it should say which adapter your notebook is detecting.  If you have any questions or need assistance please email us and we will help you.