Dell USB-C Power Adapter Plus-90W
PA901C User's Guide
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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2020-04 Rev. A00
Contents
- What's in the box
- Features
- Connecting the power adapter
- Specifications
- General
- Rating
- Efficiency
- Physical characteristics
- Environmental
- Troubleshooting
- Statutory information
- Warranty
- Limited warranty and return policies
- For U.S. customers:
- For European, Middle Eastern and African customers:
- For non-U.S. customers:
What's in the box
The box contains the following items:
- 1. Adapter: The Dell USB-C Power Adapter Plus-90W.
- 2. AC power cord: Connects the adapter to a power outlet.
- 3. Documents: Includes Warranty, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, and a Quick Start Guide.
Features
The Dell USB-C Power Adapter Plus-90W includes:
- 1. Adapter: The main power unit.
- 2. DC cable: Connects the adapter to your computer or device.
- 3. USB-C charging plug: The connector for the DC cable.
- 4. DC cable LED: Indicates the status of the power connection.
- 5. USB charging port: Allows charging of compatible phones or tablets.
Connecting the power adapter
- Connect the AC power cord to the power adapter.
- Connect the AC power cord to a power outlet.
- Connect the USB-C plug to your computer.
- On the taskbar, Windows indicates that the computer is charging. Ensure to check if the computer is charging.
- Connect a compatible phone or tablet to the USB port for charging.
Specifications
General
Model: PA901C
Rating
- USB-C output: 20.0 V ⎓ 4.5 A (90.0 W)/15.0 V ⎓ 3.0 A (45.0 W), 9.0 V ⎓ 3.0 A (27.0 W)/5.0 V ⎓ 3.0 A (15.0 W)
- USB-A output: 5.0 V ⎓ 2.0 A (10.0 W)
- USB-C+USB-A output: 100.0 W maximum
- Input: 100-240 V~1.70 A 50-60 Hz
Efficiency
In Active Mode / 10% Load Mode / No-Load Mode:
- 115 Vac / 60 Hz: 90.30% / N/A / 0.0907 W
- 230 Vac / 50 Hz: 89.59% / 84.18% / 0.0983 W
Physical characteristics
- Weight: 375 g without packaging and AC cable
- Dimension: Adapter 130 x 66 x 22 ± 0.5 mm
- Cable length: AC cable 914 mm, DC cable 1800 ± 50 mm
- Washable item: None (general cleaning with damp cloth)
Environmental
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Operating humidity: < 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
NOTE: This power adapter is compatible with selected Dell computers. For more information about the supported Dell computers, visit www.dell.com.
NOTE: This power adapter is compatible with selected mobile phones and tablets. For more information about the supported mobile phones and tablets, visit www.dell.com.
CAUTION: The USB port on this power adapter can only provide power output, not input.
Troubleshooting
Problems | Possible causes | Possible solutions |
---|---|---|
Computer/Mobile device is not charging | Power adapter may be not working |
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Mobile device on USB port is not charging | Power adapter may be not working |
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Statutory information
Warranty
Limited warranty and return policies
Dell-branded products carry a 1-year limited hardware warranty. If purchased together with a Dell computer, it will follow the computer warranty.
For U.S. customers:
This purchase and your use of this product are subject to Dell's end user agreement, which you can find at Dell.com/terms. This document contains a binding arbitration clause.
For European, Middle Eastern and African customers:
Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national consumer legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell's end user contract terms.
Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty – full details of the Dell end user contract and warranty terms can be found by going to Dell.com, selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the "home" page, and then clicking the "terms and conditions" link for the end user terms or the "support" link for the warranty terms.
For non-U.S. customers:
Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national consumer legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell's warranty terms. Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty - full details of Dell''s warranty terms can be found by going to Dell.com, selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the "home" page and then clicking the "terms and conditions" link or the "support" link for the warranty terms.
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