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Question posted by jctaslwsjl on April 29th, 2014

Dell Studio Ac Power Adapter Type Cannot Be Determined

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Answer #1: Posted by RoyanAtDell on May 2nd, 2014 3:14 AM

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I work for Dell's Social Media Team. Press the F2 key at the Dell Logo on startup, to enter the Bios. Check what it says next to AC adapter, if it says Unknown try another working AC adapter, if it still says Unknown then you will need a motherboard replacement.

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