Dell 65W 4.5mm Barrel Adapter
65W · Dell 4.5mm barrel
The Dell 65W 4.5mm Barrel Adapter is a 65W replacement charger that connects via the Dell 4.5mm barrel using Dell DC barrel (1-wire ID). It is suitable for Dell only laptops rated 65W or below.
- Wattage
- 65W
- Voltage
- 19.5V DC
- Amperage
- 3.34A
- Connector
- Dell 4.5mm barrel
- Connector size
- 4.5mm x 3.0mm, centre pin
- Protocol
- Dell DC barrel (1-wire ID)
- E-marked cable required
- No
- Risk level
- medium
- Verification
- verified
Safety information
- For Dell Inspiron 3000/5000-series with the slim 4.5mm barrel. Check it is 4.5mm, not 7.4mm. Backwards compatible with 45W laptops.
Higher-wattage compatibility
A Dell 4.5mm barrel charger at 65W safely powers any Dell 4.5mm barrel laptop rated 65W or below. A charger rated HIGHER than the original wattage is safe, provided connector type, polarity and (for barrel) tip size and voltage all match. The laptop draws only the current it needs.
Example: a 90W HP Smart adapter safely powers a 65W HP laptop. A 65W USB-C PD charger safely powers a 45W USB-C laptop.
Connector
Uses the Dell 4.5mm barrel — how to identify it→Compatible laptop families
Ships as standard with the Dell Inspiron 15 3520, Dell Inspiron 15 3511, Dell Inspiron 15 3501.
What to search for
When buying a replacement, search for “Dell 65W 4.5mm barrel charger LA65NM130” and confirm the wattage and connector match the specs above.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a higher-wattage Dell 4.5mm barrel charger instead of the Dell 65W 4.5mm Barrel Adapter?＋
Yes. A charger with the same connector (Dell 4.5mm barrel) at an equal or higher wattage is safe — your laptop only draws the power it needs. A lower-wattage charger may charge slowly or not at all.
Which laptops use the Dell 65W 4.5mm Barrel Adapter?＋
It powers Dell 4.5mm barrel laptops rated 65W or below, including Dell XPS, Dell Inspiron, Dell Vostro.