Why does my Dell laptop lock the CPU to 400 MHz when plugged in?
My Dell Rugged 5424 behaves normally on battery, with the CPU boosting to roughly 3900–4200 MHz. After connecting the OEM 90 W barrel charger, it runs normally for…
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Will a 90W Charger Work With My Dell Precision 7510?
My Dell Precision 7510 originally used a 130W charger, but it stopped working. I bought a replacement rated at 90W and want to know whether it can safely…
Can I unplug my laptop charger when the battery has been removed?
My laptop battery started swelling, so I removed it and now run the laptop directly from its charger. Do I need to leave the charger connected while the…
Why does my Framework 16 drain its battery while plugged in during gaming?
After playing Scrap Mechanic for about an hour, my Framework 16's battery eventually died even though it was connected to power. This seems to happen mainly while gaming.…
Is This Third-Party 200W Laptop Charger Safe to Use?
I bought a 200W third-party laptop charger online and want to know whether it's safe. I'm in Australia, where electrical products have fairly strict safety requirements. After leaving…