The Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 1,600, and supplies 20 volts at 4.5 amps for older Dell laptops. It is a brand new replacement adaptor for Dell laptops, built around the round multi-pin connector Dell used on older Inspiron and Latitude models of the PA-9 era. The 20V output matches what those machines expect, and the 90W rating lets the laptop run and charge its battery together. You can collect the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor from our shop on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for people who still rely on an older Dell, the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor handles daily charging for accountants, school bursars, small shop owners and university students running a second-hand machine. Many of these laptops still manage spreadsheets, typing work and KRA iTax filing without trouble, yet a frayed or dead charger leaves them useless. Adaptors for this older connector are getting hard to find, and many sellers offer the wrong plug. The Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor solves that with a matched 20V output and the older round plug, so a working laptop leaves the drawer and returns to the desk.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops guess at old Dell connectors, Mascom International checks the fit with you before you pay. Send a clear photo of your old adaptor label, or the sticker under your laptop, on WhatsApp and we confirm the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor matches before dispatch. Customers across Nairobi tell us this simple step saves them a wasted trip and a second purchase. Visit our Kimathi Street store to test the adaptor on your own laptop, or order it with pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor
How much is the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor in Kenya?
The Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor costs KSh 1,600 brand new at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That price covers the adaptor with its attached DC cable, a detachable mains power cord and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you pay only after the adaptor reaches you and you have checked it. It sits KSh 400 below the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor, which serves a different older Dell plug.
Which Dell laptops does the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor fit?
The Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor fits older Dell Inspiron and Latitude laptops that use the round multi-pin connector from the PA-9 era. These laptops run on a 20V supply, which differs from the supply later Dell models use. Dell made several similar-looking round plugs over the years, so we confirm fit before dispatch. Send a photo of your old adaptor label or your laptop model sticker to +254 708 852 521 on WhatsApp, and Mascom International will check it for you.
How do I check that my old Dell charger matches this adaptor?
Your old charger label should read 20V on the output line, and its plug should be the round multi-pin type rather than a barrel with one centre pin. A current of 4.5A or lower on that label is fine. A laptop that ran on a 20V 3.5A charger can usually draw from the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor, since the voltage matches and the extra current is only headroom, provided the plug is identical. When unsure, send the label photo to Mascom International on WhatsApp first.
Is the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor safe to use during KPLC power cuts and surges?
The Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor handles normal KPLC power cuts well, because the laptop simply switches to its battery when mains power drops. The bigger risk is the surge that often arrives when power returns, which can damage any adaptor. Plug it into a surge protector or a UPS, especially in estates and offices around Industrial Area where supply flickers. Unplug it during heavy storms, and keep the brick on a hard surface so it stays cool.
Should I buy the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor or the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor?
Choose by the plug on your laptop first: the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor carries the round multi-pin plug, while the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor carries the plug Dell listed as its special pin. Both supply 20V. The 90W unit gives 4.5A against 3.5A, and costs KSh 1,600 against KSh 2,000. If your laptop came with a 90W brick, take this one. If your label shows 20V 3.5A, send it to us on WhatsApp and we will match the plug.
Who should buy the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor, and who should skip it?
Buy the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor if you own an older Inspiron or Latitude with the round multi-pin socket and a 20V label on its old charger. It suits offices, schools and families keeping an older laptop alive for typing and basic work. Skip it if your Dell takes a barrel plug with a single centre pin; the Dell 90W 7.4mm Laptop Adaptor at KSh 1,800 suits those later models. Owners of Dell laptops with USB-C charging should choose the Dell 65W USB-C Laptop Adaptor instead.
Can the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor charge the battery while I work?
Yes, the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor supplies enough power to run an older Dell and charge its battery at the same time, within the 90W rating these laptops were designed around. Charging speed still depends on the laptop and the age of its battery. Many older Dell batteries have lost much of their capacity, so the laptop may need to stay plugged in at your desk. If the battery no longer holds charge, ask Mascom International whether a battery for your model is available.
How should I care for the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor on a daily commute?
Wind the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor cable in loose loops and never wrap it tightly around the brick, since sharp bends near the plug are a frequent cause of failure. On a matatu or boda boda commute, carry it in a padded pocket of your laptop bag, away from water bottles. Wipe dust off the plug with a dry cloth now and then, especially during the dry, dusty months in Nairobi. A clean, straight plug seats firmly and avoids a flickering charge.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Power Output
- 20V output voltage — matches the supply that older Dell Inspiron and Latitude laptops of the PA-9 era were built to run on every day.
- 4.5A output current — the most current the adaptor can deliver; your laptop draws only what it needs from that supply, never more.
- 90W rated power — 20 volts multiplied by 4.5 amps, enough headroom to run the laptop and charge its battery at the same time.
- Two-piece brick design — the conversion from wall power to laptop power happens inside the brick, keeping that heat away from the laptop body.
- Replacement adaptor for Dell laptops — a brand new unit made to match the older 20V output rating and the round Dell connector.
- Steady matched voltage — the right voltage spares the laptop's charging circuit from the stress that a mismatched charger can put on it.
- Works with a flat battery — the laptop can start and run straight from the adaptor even when its battery is empty or worn out.
Compatibility and Connector
- Round multi-pin Dell connector — the older plug style Dell fitted to PA-9 era laptops, quite different from the later single centre-pin barrel plugs.
- Older Inspiron and Latitude laptops — the two Dell families known for using this 20V round connector on their older home and business models.
- Label check — your old adaptor label should read 20V on its output line; a current of 4.5A or lower on that label is fine.
- Not for later Dell laptops — models with a single centre-pin barrel socket or a USB-C charging port need a different adaptor from our range.
- WhatsApp fit check — send your laptop model or a clear photo of the old adaptor label to +254 708 852 521 before ordering.
- Fit test in store — bring your laptop to our Kimathi Street shop and we try the plug in its socket before you pay anything.
- Similar-looking plugs — several older Dell connectors look alike at a glance, so a label photo is far safer than guessing from memory.
Build and Handling
- Black brick casing — a plain dark finish that hides scuffs from daily handling in laptop bags, on office desks and on classroom tables.
- Attached DC cable — the laptop lead is fixed to the brick, so there is one less loose part to misplace when you pack up.
- Detachable mains cord — the wall-side cord unplugs from the brick, which makes the adaptor easier to pack, store and replace if damaged.
- Ventilation matters — place the brick on a hard surface, not on a bed or sofa cushion, so its heat escapes freely while charging.
- Surge protection advice — use a surge protector or a UPS, since mains supply can spike when power returns after an outage in your area.
- Brand new stock — never a used or reconditioned unit, so the cable, the plug and the brick all arrive in fresh, unworn condition.
- Cable care — winding the lead in loose loops keeps the thin copper wires inside from breaking where the cable meets the plug.
Inclusions and Support
- Adaptor brick with attached DC cable — the main charging unit, with the round multi-pin Dell plug fixed at the end of its lead.
- Detachable mains power cord — the cable that connects the brick to your wall socket or to your surge protector at home or work.
- Plug type confirmation — ask on WhatsApp which wall plug the mains cord carries before we dispatch the adaptor to your address.
- 6-month warranty — covers manufacturing defects under normal use, with every claim handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — inspect the adaptor at your door before you pay, wherever you are across all 47 counties of the country.
- Fit confirmation before dispatch — we check your label or laptop model first, so the right plug reaches you on the first delivery.
- In-store testing — try the adaptor on your own laptop at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, any day during our opening hours.
Package Contents
The Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor arrives as a two-piece set: the adaptor brick with its attached DC cable ending in the round multi-pin Dell plug, plus a detachable mains power cord. No laptop battery or carry pouch is included. Kenyan homes and offices use 3-pin UK-style sockets, and the plug on the mains cord can vary between batches, so confirm the plug type on WhatsApp before dispatch. Our team will tell you exactly what arrives before you commit.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. The cover applies to the brick, its attached DC cable and the detachable mains cord. Any claim is handled in person at our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor in Kenya
The Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor is on the shelf at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your older Dell along and test the plug in its socket before paying a shilling. The adaptor comes in black.
Reach our team through any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in major towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Nyeri and Mombasa receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Every unit is backed by the 6-month warranty above. At Mascom International, you get honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support from a walk-in store that stands behind every adaptor it sells, long after the sale is done.
