X5 charger specifications?

[IanWorthington]

When away from home I usually charge my X5 via the USB lead from my laptop but, after not using the X5 for a few days, found it completly discharged and the USB connection doesn't seem to be able to supply enough power to recharge it from flat? -- it will run, battery status says "charging", but no orange light.

I'm guessing I need to supply more power but don't have the normal charger with me: Does anyone know the specifications for the charger?

Ian
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the charger that comes with the X5 is the Dell - PA-14 family charger
its specs on the adapter are as follows

INPUT 100 - 240V ~ 400mA 50-60Hz
OUTPUT 5.4V 2410mA

lucky mines sat on my desk eh?

hope this is of help

[IanWorthington]

Thanks RHC.

What's the adapter say is the polarity on the connector?

Ian
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unfortunatly it doesnt say if it is AC or DC

[IanWorthington]

I'll put money on it being DC because the car adapter just plugs straight in.

But there should a symbol on the side that's like a large "C" around a large dot. Both the "C" and the dot should have lines extending from tham and one should have a "+" along side.

Anything like that on it?

Ian
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yeah there is that sign on the charger

[IanWorthington]

That means its DC for sure. The polarity of the connector is indicated by whether the "+" sign is on the line connected to the outer circle (positive ring) or the inner dot (positive tip).

[axzilla]

its 5.4 volts dc with a positive tip and able to supply 2.5 amps thats what you need to know