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I have a Dell 5100 laptop that needed a new power adapter as the original ones cables were breaking away. &nbsp;I ordered a new adapter that's an original Dell power adapter for a Dell 5100 laptop but when i plugged it in and turn the laptop on i get the message: <br />
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'The power adapter attached to your system is not supported'<br />
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Does anybody know what's going on here?<br />

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I have a Dell 5100 laptop that needed a new power adapter as the original ones cables were breaking away.  I ordered a new adapter that's an original Dell power adapter for a Dell 5100 laptop but when i plugged it in and turn the laptop on i get the message: 

'The power adapter attached to your system is not supported'

Does anybody know what's going on here?


Power adapter Not supported on dell laptop?

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A laptop or notebook is a portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, suitable for mobile use. Although originally there was a distinction between laptops and notebooks, the former being bigger and heavier than the latter, there is often no longer any difference. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, and for personal multimedia. A laptop combines the components, inputs, outputs and capabilities of a desktop computer, including the display screen, speakers, a keyboard, and pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trackpad) into a single unit. The device can be powered either from a rechargeable battery or by mains electricity from an AC adapter.