# Computer techs... dell adaptor data line short. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 2, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876 "2009-03-02T19:33:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![budsdubbin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d2c977/32.png) [@budsdubbin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/budsdubbin)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/1 "2009-03-02T19:33:21Z")
I was wondering if I can cut the data line and rewire it (possibly solder it). Can I or is it not possible? I’m sick of buying adaptors and I’ve got this one ripped apart. ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/2 "2009-03-02T20:02:17Z")
wat? what do you mean data line? Pics? ---
**Author:** ![budsdubbin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d2c977/32.png) [@budsdubbin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/budsdubbin)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/3 "2009-03-02T20:28:18Z")
Dell calls it the data line but its really the output cable that plugs into your computer. After bending and stretching over time the wires break internally so the computer only gets 70watts instead of the 90watts it needs the computer starts to fet a fault that indicates that the adaptor is not recognized and won’t charge the battery. Eventually the wire will short out and you’ll have no power. I’m trying to repair this. ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/4 "2009-03-02T20:28:27Z")
data line? like, your cat5 line coming from the modem/router? \<—also confused. pics may be required. edit: you posted as i did. hmm. ---
**Author:** ![budsdubbin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d2c977/32.png) [@budsdubbin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/budsdubbin)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/5 "2009-03-02T20:31:29Z")
> [@burnt\_toast](#): > > data line? like, your cat5 line coming from the modem/router? > > \<—also confused. pics may be required. > > edit: > you posted as i did. hmm. ohh sorry I didn’t specify this is the a/c adaptor for a inspiron 8200 (laptop) ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/6 "2009-03-02T22:10:17Z")
lol how is that a data line as there is no information in a ac adaptor. Check eBay. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/7 "2009-03-03T03:53:02Z")
Are up talking about the side that is attached the mother board? bending and pulling the wires loose? Usually when this happens people can re solder them ---
**Author:** ![budsdubbin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d2c977/32.png) [@budsdubbin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/budsdubbin)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/8 "2009-03-03T06:09:23Z")
They call it a data line because the adaptor has a unique Identification code sent throught the data line from the Dallas DS 2501 1-wire memory chip. Any way I just wanted to be certain that I can solder this. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/9 "2009-03-03T07:04:50Z")
Wow. There is a signal wire on some dell AC adapters, to ensure that you plugged the laptop into the proper adapter, and ensure you have to pay dell for a new one when it breaks. Beyond gay. [http://www.laptop-junction.com/toast/content/dell-ac-power-adapter-id-chip-died](http://www.laptop-junction.com/toast/content/dell-ac-power-adapter-id-chip-died) ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/10 "2009-03-03T07:06:04Z")
[http://getsatisfaction.com/dell/topics/\_ac\_power\_adapter\_not\_determined\_and\_power\_adapter\_wont\_work](http://getsatisfaction.com/dell/topics/_ac_power_adapter_not_determined_and_power_adapter_wont_work) ---
**Author:** ![budsdubbin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d2c977/32.png) [@budsdubbin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/budsdubbin)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-techs-dell-adaptor-data-line-short/63876/11 "2009-03-03T07:10:21Z")
SON OF A BITCH … I’m just picturing myself beating the old dell guy down with this adaptor right now. … thanks fry