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Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor | 20V 3.5A Output | PA-6 Era Multi-Pin Plug | For Older Latitude and Inspiron Models
Gives a dependable veteran business notebook another stretch of daily service.
Condition: New
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Mascom International stocks the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor at KSh 2,000, a brand new 20V 3.5A charger for older Dell laptops that use the special multi-pin plug. This is a replacement adaptor for Dell laptops of the PA-6 era, the generation that included many older Latitude and Inspiron models. Its 70W rating comes from 20 volts at 3.5 amps, which is the output those machines were designed around. The Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor is ready for collection at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, in the Nairobi CBD, or for delivery.
Built for offices and individuals across Kenya who keep older Dell machines in service, the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor suits NGO field staff, church and school offices, logistics coordinators and retirees who still type letters on a trusted Latitude. These laptops often hold years of files and run software that newer machines no longer support. When the original charger dies, finding the right special plug in town can take days of walking from stall to stall along Luthuli Avenue. The Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor ends that search with the correct 20V output and the older multi-pin connector.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International confirms the plug against your laptop before any money changes hands. Share a photo of your old charger label or laptop model sticker on WhatsApp, and our team checks that the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor is the right match. Buyers throughout Kenya report that this check spares them the cost of a charger that does not fit. Come to our Kimathi Street shop to try it on your laptop, or have the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor delivered with pay-on-arrival to your county.
Common Questions About the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor
How much is the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor in Kenya?
The Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor sells for KSh 2,000 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. The price includes the brick with its attached DC cable, a detachable mains power cord and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. You pay on arrival after checking the adaptor at your door. It costs KSh 400 more than the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor, which uses Dell's round multi-pin plug instead of the special pin. Same-day delivery covers Nairobi and its environs, and walk-in buyers can test the fit on their own laptop first.
What does special pin mean on the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor?
Special pin refers to Dell's older multi-pin connector from the PA-6 era, which looks nothing like the simple round barrel plugs on most later laptops. The Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor carries this connector so it seats in the matching socket on older Latitude and Inspiron machines. Because several old Dell plugs resemble each other, Mascom International asks for a photo of your old charger plug or label on WhatsApp before dispatch.
Will the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor work with my old Latitude?
The Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor works with older Latitude laptops whose original charger reads 20V 3.5A and uses the same special multi-pin plug. Check the output line on your old charger label first. If it shows 20V with 3.5A or less, and the plug shape matches, the adaptor will power the laptop. We avoid naming exact model numbers from memory, so send the label to Mascom International on +254 708 852 521 and we confirm it within opening hours.
Can I use the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor with a generator or solar inverter in Kenya?
You can run the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor from a generator or a solar inverter, but a pure sine wave inverter is the safer choice for any laptop charger. Many homes and offices outside Nairobi, from Machakos to Kitale, switch to backup power during KPLC outages. Let the generator settle before plugging in, and use a surge protector between the wall and the brick. Unplug the adaptor when the generator shuts down or mains power returns.
Is the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor worth buying for an old laptop?
For KSh 2,000, the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor costs a small fraction of any replacement laptop and brings a working machine back into use. That matters when the laptop holds old accounts, client records or software your office still depends on. It is worth buying if the laptop powers on and the screen and keyboard still work. If the motherboard or screen has failed, Mascom International will tell you honestly that a newer laptop makes more sense.
Should I choose the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor or the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor?
Pick the one whose plug matches your laptop socket; voltage is the same 20V on both. The Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor uses the special multi-pin connector and gives 3.5A, while the Dell 90W 20V Laptop Adaptor uses the round multi-pin connector and gives 4.5A. The 70W unit costs KSh 2,000 and the 90W unit KSh 1,600. Laptops that shipped with a 70W charger suit this one; send a plug photo on WhatsApp if unsure.
What happens if I use the wrong adaptor on an old Dell laptop?
A charger with the wrong voltage can damage the charging circuit of the laptop, while one with too little current may overheat or fail to charge it. The Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor avoids both problems on laptops built for a 20V 3.5A supply. Forcing a near-match plug into the socket can also bend the pins inside. If the plug does not slide in easily, stop and contact Mascom International before trying again. Our team can compare the plug with your socket in store on Kimathi Street.
Who should buy the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor, and who should skip it?
Buy the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor if your older Latitude or Inspiron takes the special multi-pin plug and its old charger reads 20V. It fits offices, schools and families keeping an older Dell running for documents and records. Skip it if your laptop has a round barrel socket or a USB-C port. The Dell 65W 4.5mm Laptop Adaptor at KSh 1,600 and the Dell 65W USB-C Laptop Adaptor at KSh 2,200 serve many later Dell laptops instead.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Output Rating
- 20V output voltage — the supply level older Dell laptops of the PA-6 era expect, so the internal charging circuit works as designed.
- 3.5A output current — the ceiling on what the adaptor can deliver; the laptop pulls only as much current as it actually needs.
- 70W rated power — 20 volts multiplied by 3.5 amps, matched to the load these older Latitude and Inspiron machines were built to draw.
- Runs and charges together — the adaptor can power the laptop while its battery charges, provided the battery still accepts a charge.
- Powers a laptop with a dead battery — many older Dells run straight from the brick when the battery has worn out completely.
- Replacement adaptor for Dell laptops — a brand new charger built to the older Dell output rating, with the special multi-pin plug fitted.
- Two-piece layout — wall power is converted inside the brick, so the laptop receives steady DC power through the attached lead.
Compatibility and Plug Style
- Special multi-pin plug — Dell's older connector from the PA-6 era, shaped quite differently from the simple round barrel on later models.
- Older Latitude and Inspiron laptops — the Dell families that used this connector on many of their earlier business and home machines.
- Label reading — your old charger should show 20V on its output line, with a current of 3.5A or lower printed beside it.
- Plug shape check — the pins and the outer shell must match your laptop socket exactly; a near-match can bend the pins inside.
- Not for barrel or USB-C laptops — later Dell machines with a round centre-pin socket or a USB-C port need a different charger.
- WhatsApp confirmation — send a photo of the old plug or label to +254 708 852 521 before ordering, and we confirm the match.
- In-store trial — bring the laptop to our Kimathi Street shop and test the plug in its socket before you pay for it.
Build and Handling
- Black brick casing — a plain dark shell that keeps a tidy look on a desk and resists visible marks from daily use.
- Fixed DC lead — the cable to the laptop is permanently attached to the brick, leaving fewer separate pieces to keep track of.
- Removable mains cord — the wall cable unplugs from the brick for easier packing, and it can be swapped if it gets damaged.
- Airflow while charging — set the brick on a desk or the floor rather than a cushion, so warmth can leave the casing freely.
- Gentle insertion — line the special plug up with the socket and push straight in; twisting it can damage the small pins.
- Brand new condition — every unit leaves our shelf unused, with a clean plug, an unworn lead and an undamaged casing.
- Loose coiling — wrap the cable in wide loops for storage, since tight wraps near the plug wear out the wires inside.
Inclusions and After-Sales Cover
- Charger brick with attached DC cable — the main unit, ending in the special multi-pin Dell plug that fits your laptop socket.
- Detachable mains power cord — links the brick to a wall socket, an extension board or a surge protector in your office.
- Plug type check — ask on WhatsApp which wall plug comes on the mains cord before we send the adaptor to you.
- 6-month warranty — protection against manufacturing defects under normal use, with claims taken at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — see and check the adaptor before paying, whichever of the 47 counties you are ordering from.
- Pre-dispatch matching — our team compares your label or plug photo with the adaptor so the right connector goes out first time.
- Walk-in help — staff at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, can test the adaptor on your laptop during opening hours.
Package Contents
Inside the package you get the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor brick with its attached DC cable and special multi-pin plug, together with a detachable mains power cord. The laptop, any battery and any carry case are not part of the set. Kenyan wall sockets follow the 3-pin UK style, and the plug on the supplied mains cord may differ between batches, so confirm the plug type on WhatsApp before dispatch and we will tell you what to expect.
Warranty
The Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor carries a 6-month warranty from Mascom International against manufacturing defects under normal use. It covers the charger brick, the attached DC cable and the detachable mains cord. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street.
Buying the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor from Mascom International
You can pick up the Dell 70W Special Pin Laptop Adaptor at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your older Latitude or Inspiron and we will try the special plug in its socket while you wait. The adaptor comes in black; confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp if it matters to you.
Contact us before you order using any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, while customers in Thika, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kakamega and Mombasa get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your purchase is protected by the 6-month warranty described above. Mascom International keeps its specifications honest and its pricing accurate, and our after-sales team remains available whenever your adaptor needs attention.
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