Dell AC Adaptor

Okay, I'm trying to find a Dell PA-1650-05D adaptor for the ex's old Inspiron 1150.

However, I can only find new ones that are too expensive, but I've found heaps of alternates that are cheaper, but I need to know which adaptors will work with that laptop or are equivalent to that adaptor.

Just goto the computer store and buy a multi adapter? I have a Targus branded one that works great.

Alternately, look what voltage, amplitude and plug you need and goto your local electronics store.

Looks like it is compatible with the 8500 and 8600 series adapters. The one listed on dell is $50 and says its compatible with 1150:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=310-3399

I've got a dell laptop and have never been very impressed with their adapters. I've had to buy a new one every 6 - 12 months. The last time that I needed one I bought a Targus. It seems to be a lot higher quality, but I've only had it a few months so I can't really comment on their longevity.

The charger is fine in this case - the problem is the wire's been twisted and frayed so it ended up short circuiting.

All good, found one on trademe :)

That was the problem that I had. The adapter would be fine, but the cord would get messed up and short out. Every one of them messed up where the connector enters the back of the computer. I wiggled one of the them around some much to make it work that I broke the jack loose and had to have the mobo replaced.

Nah this was just in a couple of random spots along the cord. The missus (well, ex now) wasn't exactly gentle with it :p