Power supply replacement for Vostro 200

**Chin-Mae** · 28-09-2010

I am a big fan of Dell. The laptops that they make are really very nice and durable. I am myself using Dell Vostro 200 for the pas 1 Year, and have never got any sort of complaint regarding it. Never encountered battery issues and I am really happy in the case. Today in the morning I decided to upgrade the Video Card of the laptop. I wanted to ask if there is a need to replace the power supply for doing so. I have read somewhere so I just felt the need to confirm. Any words from your side.

**kAMARAJA** · 28-09-2010

I have also shown myself here for the same thing. I have read somewhere that a general power supply cannot be used on the Dell machines. For the Dell systems one needs a specific power supply. This is probably because Dell has an extra cable that runs directly into the motherboard and all the rest goes to the hard drive. I do not have a much clear idea regarding this but will be really happy if I can get some of my hand on this.

**Simond** · 28-09-2010

For both of let me tell you that Vostro 200 is not using Dell’s proprietary power supply. If you are interested I want to tell you that the Vostro 200 Mini Tower is the one that uses standard ATX power supply. It can use both a 24-pin and 20+4-pin main motherboard power connector. In your case I think you should be able to buy a compatible power supply. You can get it from a local or online computer store. See if you can.

**Antonio1** · 28-09-2010

Just to tell you all here that, in Dell's new small-business line of computers Dell Vostro 200 is the first desktop PC. It has some advantages and disadvantages. To start with, it has a small case and has a SATA connected optical drive. This small-business PC is inexpensive but at the same time it does not offer much vital features, except for the Dell's business services. On many other forums I have found that all have voted, whether one should buy this or not, and I have found almost 65% of people saying that one should buy this laptop.

**Chin-Mae** · 29-09-2010

Simond thanks a lot for your help. Also what Antonio said was also true, that is the reason why I have not left this laptop yet. I have visited here to thanks and ask one more thing, regarding the Vostro 200 Slim Tower. I do not have a single guess on it. Can you all please come up with something informative on it? I also wanted to know if I can get a replacement for it. Please suggest.

**Carlos16** · 30-09-2010

The Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer is considered specifically to meet up the requirements of a small business proprietor. It can be completely modified in order to meet up the specific desires of the owner. This model presents a dense design and powerful potential, regardless of what is installed in it. One nice characteristic of the Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer is the fact that it does not come with any trialware. Also this model is about 40% smaller when compared with the Vostro 200 Mini Tower model. I think that this amount of information will be sufficient.

**Ceesar** · 01-10-2010

If you are satisfies with all the discussions that was going up and have no query left then it is fine. If however you are left with some more doubts then you can search for the related topics on this forum. In your case I have found two threads that I think goes well with the discussion of this thread. Here is the direct link for those two threads. 1. Dell Vostro V13 Replacement Battery Availability and 2. Power Supply With 4-Pin Power Cable hope that you will find them relevant.