Dell :: Need A New Battery And Power Adapter For My Inspiron 1520

Iv read a few posts online saying that Dell blocks people from using non dell power adapters on their machines by not letting those adapters charge the battery.

My issue is, I need a new power adapter AND a new battery.

I really don't wanna fork over $130 for a new 6 cell battery, Especially because on the dell site the reviewers themselves had given it a bad review saying the battery usually dies in a year or less.

That and my Budget is about $100 for both battery and adapter.

I need to find a battery that works, and an adapter that will actually charge the battery and keep the notebook charged.

This is basically a question out for Dell Inspiron users that have had this same issue and have had to replace the battery or the charger. If you guys could tell me what has worked for you and what has not, that way I can at least narrow down my options on chargers and batteries.


Id like to find a charger with the same volts as the dell charger has If I can't find a non official charger that works, could you guys at least point me to a less expensive site where I could buy the dell power adapter.

I would much rather just buy a charger and battery outside dell though because their products are by no means high quality and are in fact well overpriced.