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Rectangular black power brick with 7.4 by 5.0mm barrel connector and three-prong cord

DELL SM65CL-01 240W 19.5V 12.3A Laptop Charger

SKU CH-5TZF-DE6J2

240W AC adapter with 19.5V 12.3A output and 7.4mm×5.0mm connector for Dell Alienware and Precision laptops

  • Battery voltage rating20 V
  • Power adapter voltage20 V
  • Power adapter current11.8A
  • Power adapter wattage85 W
  • Compatible with240w alienware laptop charger
  • Key featuresFast Charging, 7.4 × 5.0 mm, AC Adapter, 0, no plug, 19.5 V,
  • Delivers up to 240W for demanding Alienware and Precision laptops
  • 5V 12.3A output matches original 240W and 180W adapter requirements
  • 4mm by 5.0mm barrel connector fits listed Dell models precisely
  • 100-240V 50-60Hz input works on mains worldwide without a converter
  • Nine-foot combined cable length gives flexible placement at desk or bedside

Slim 240W Dell charger

This new 240W AC adapter delivers 19.5V at 12.3A through a 7.4mm by 5.0mm barrel connector. It is built for owners of Dell Alienware 13, 15, 17 and Precision mobile workstations who need a direct replacement or a spare unit. The brick accepts 100 to 240V input at 50 to 60Hz and includes a three-prong mains cord.

Upgrade from 180W or lower

The adapter is rated for 240W maximum output while remaining compatible with systems that originally shipped with 180W, 150W or 130W bricks such as part numbers FWCRC, C3MFM, PA-9E and DA240PM180. The jump is worth it when a laptop draws more current under heavy load than the original supply can sustain, eliminating throttling or unexpected shutdowns during sustained workloads.

Barrel connector limits

The 7.4mm by 5.0mm centre-positive tip is a proprietary Dell interface, so the charger cannot be used with laptops that require USB-C Power Delivery, a different barrel diameter or a higher voltage rail. The fixed 19.5V output also means it will not negotiate lower voltages for non-Dell devices, and the 240W ceiling is set by the connector's current rating rather than an adjustable protocol.

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Price $42.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameSM65CL-01
Part numberSM65CL-01
Power
Battery voltage rating20 V
Power adapter voltage20 V
Power adapter current11.8A
Power adapter wattage85 W
Compatibility
Compatible with240w alienware laptop charger

Questions about this item

What connector size does the SM65CL-01 use to fit the laptop?

The adapter uses a 7.4 mm by 5.0 mm barrel connector that matches the Dell Alienware and Precision models listed.

How is the charger installed and what step is often missed?

Plug the three-prong AC cord into the brick, then insert the 7.4 mm barrel tip firmly until it seats; the common miss is leaving the tip partially inserted so the laptop does not recognise the 240 W supply.

What part will need replacement first on this adapter?

The 9 ft AC power cord and the barrel tip are the wear items; the cord can fray at the strain relief and the tip can loosen after repeated insertions.

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