I have a dell computer - I need a new cable, is Dell the only place to get it from?

[KatyMac]

Or can I buy an unbranded cheaper version safely?

it doesn't need the Dell name on it. There are reputable suppliers selling good quality cables (there are also other vendors)

Which cable is it?

What kind of cable is it?

Most cable-type things that you would want to do with your computer are the same no matter what brand of computer it is.

The one that goes to the black box thingie that goes to the plug

When I needed a replacement power cable for my Dell I got it from Amazon. You can type in the model number to make sure you're getting the right thing.

Oooh, now of all the cables that there are, that's the one that might be specific to your computer.

Try typing the full name of your computer (e.g. Dell XPS 7560i, or whatever) and "power cable" into Amazon. It might be cheaper than Dell. But you do need the specific one.

Is that the numbers on the computer rather than the numbers on the cable?

IT'll probably be numbers and letters on your computer, yes.

I have a Samsung and mine has some letters on the bottom right of the bit around my screen.

Get thee to a Maplins shop

so this would be OK?

rather than this?

Definately second Maplins, will save you a fortune!!!!

A hundred and thirty quid?! They are avin a laff.

I was a little disconcerted tbh

or do what we do, these things are always breaking, its usually the bit the plugs into the lap top gets a broken wire, solder it back together and buy an adaptor from maplins and clip it on tape it back together

How about this?

Well I think I'd be up for £30....rather than electrocuting myself

Trills remember I am a bit of a technophobe & don't be offended & would one that cheap be safe?

It says Dell on the black box, so should be as safe as any other... probably imported from Hong Kong or something.

Or take your existing cable to Maplins and say "I want one like this please".

I'll try Amazon & you so kindly found it for me

This one has 4 reviews and they are all nice, and it's "fulfilled by Amazon" so the seller is less likely to be dodgy - it includes the bit that goes between the black box and the wall as well.

do you mean the cable or do you mean the power adaptor??????

The bit that goes into the computer

Generally the bit that goes into the computer is attached to the black box, and this is specific to your computer (or to a group of similar computers).

The bit that goes from the black box to the wall plug is separate (and that's a generic thing, they are basically all the same)

Well it's all ordered
Thanks everyone

"they are basically all the same"

two main types -

(a) standard mains cable (with connector similar to an electric kettle)

(b) three circular pins (bit like a Mickey Mouse : head + 2 ears)

Not interchangeable, but they're pretty cheap - spend at most 2-3 pounds for a mains cable (probably online, Maplin might charge 5, 10 or more quid)

mains transformer and connection to laptop - very variable in price but would pay nearer 20 than 120 any day - yes, Dell having a sick joke, even though it may cover cost of next day delivery to central Europe for "free" at that ultra-high price - just less of a massive profit for them if it costs 20-30 quid anyway (and in numbers they would have ordered, maybe less than 20 quid).

we got replacement laptop chargers from here