I have a new Dell SE178WFP I just pulled out of the box. Do I need a power adapter?
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Some monitors have a round power plus on the bottom (or back) of the unit.You don't need an adapter if the monitor has the round plug.
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I presume you're asking me how to plug in the sound bar to the DELL monitor? You don't need a power adopter, you can just plug it into the power socket located at the back of the monitor and the speaker code goes to the speaker socket located in the CPU. Refer this image (copy paste url below into a browser): http://itipix.com/Images/ArticleImages/InlineImages/101741-bmdam1-ORG.pngHope this helps.
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This Dell monitor does not have the power connection for the speaker bar, so you will need to buy the AC Adapter as well as the Speaker Bar. Hard to know the Dell abbreviations, but I believe S = silver, E = Economy 17 = 17", 8 = 2008 model, W = widescreen and FP = Flat Panel. "Economy" because it only has the VGA input, no DVI, USB or connection for the speaker bar. - John H / Used-PCs. Austin / Texas
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Check your monitor. Newer monitors should have a plug for the speaker/soundbar to plug into. The older monitors require a A/C adapter.
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Just plug it into the PCI express slot. Being fanless, it will receive enough power from the motherboard and not require direct connection to the power supply.
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Well first off, you would need a 45 watts ac adapter. I'm not an expert but if it's the recommended watts, then I'd stick with that. Another thing is you'll need to know the amps in order to figure out the watts. The equation is volts x amps = watts. Hope that helps. Best bet is to just call Dell to find out. Good luck
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It works fine on my stock dell, which has a weak power supply. I don't recall there being a separate power supply input.
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You can use the 8 pin power cable if you have it available the one provided is just an adapter if your power supply doesn't have 8 pin connectors.
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Yes I plugged it in and everything has worked great since then.I confirmed this is with what I needed from Dell first.hoped this helped you,CHIP
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There are listings that show a power adapter suitable. I do not have one, but it is avaiiable.
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You need to use a power adapter. Several of the ports no longer function (side note).
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No. It does not require a power connection from the power supply. It draws the power it needs from the PCI-E slot.
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While I used it without the power adapter temporarily, I would recommend plugging this in. It will give you better longevity of the device, and it won't use extra power from your computer. I am not entirely sure whether you have external drives is a factor. I assume you are talking about external HDD or DVD drives?
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It has a dell compatible power head but check with a Targus... I have an i17 and it wasn't compatible
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The item is shipped without a power supply or any info regarding power supply requirements. I would have returned the one I bought, but, due to circumstances, I did not try to install the unit before the return period had expired. Sorry I can't be of more help, but I am stuck too.
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Depends on your monitor, the newer monitors have a power plug, if it is an older monitor then you would have to purchase a power supply seperately.
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The one issue you may have is the power supply in the dell may not have the standard 24 pin motherboard power plus the 8 pin for CPU power. Double check that it has the right connectors and the power output is correct.
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Yes. It doesn't need a power adapter but it will need to be plugged into a power source via the cable that comes with it.
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I'm not sure what the minimum power supply is , but i put it in a 12 year old Dell 4400 that can't have a very powerful power supply if that helps.
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Hi, thanks for contacting us. If your monitor is an ultrasharp you can plug into the monitors power. If you do not have an ultrasharp you will need a power adapter. If there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any other questions please let me know.Sincerely,Chris Nickels Red Planet Trading