Generic AC Adapter for dell laptop?

[rjcoolpix880]

I recently discovered a tear in the plastic coating in my AC Adaptor of my dell laptop. So im thinking of getting a new one before i cant use my laptop anymore!
The main problem is i have a dell inspiron 9100 and the AC adaptor weights alot and is huge!
i was wondering if i baught a different AC adapter that has the same output and connector if it would work? I dont know why the dell one is so huge(maybe my comp draws alot of current ?) Also if generic ones are out there what are good ones to get?

 

[fbrdphreak]

The reason your adapter is so huge is because the Pentium 4 processor in there draws a lot of power. Don't get cheap aftermarket, get original Dell. Unless you don't like your laptop.

 

[Tom]

check on ebay too, you might find a used Dell one for a good price.

 

[LouPoir]

Originally posted by: Tom
check on ebay too, you might find a used Dell one for a good price.

I agree - eBay is the place to buy these - alos check on notebookforums - in the for sale area.

Lou

 

[pkme2]

All my aftermarket AC charger/adapters are off eBay. They're Dell versions and worked perfectly with all laptops.
The prices are about 25% retail so it doesn't take too much to decide which way to go. For those who prefer independent choices when it comes to saving smart, thank goodness for eBay.

 

[alphonsus]

Id get a cheap generic one- unless you have an express charge. Express charge needs a special (more powerful) power adapter.

 

[cheesehead]

I might have a spare; let me check.

For anything but the ridiculously heavy and power-hungry 9100, I'd say "get an iGo". However, you'll blow almost any aftermarket adapter with a 9100.

 

[techs]

I have never seen a generic adapter for the Dells that use the unusual 3 or 4 hole type connector.
For the Inspiron 9100 try searching the web for:
AC-C27M