OS NameMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Version5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
OS ManufacturerMicrosoft Corporation
System NameLATITUDE
System ManufacturerDell Computer Corporation
System ModelLatitude D600
System TypeX86-based PC
Processorx86 Family 6 MODEL 9 Stepping 5 GenuineIntel ~1594 Mhz
BIOS Version/DateDell Computer Corporation A16, 29/06/2005
SMBIOS Version2.3
Windows DirectoryC:\WINDOWS
System DirectoryC:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device\Device\HarddiskVolume1
LocaleUnited States
Hardware Abstraction LayerVersion = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)"
User NameLATITUDE\User
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
Total Physical Memory1,024.00 MB
Available Physical Memory535.17 MB
Total VIRTUAL Memory2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory1.96 GB
Page File Space2.40 GB
Page FileC:\pagefile.sys

I have searched for the answer to my question but can't find it.

Can I use any Power Cord (as long it plugs into my laptop) or do I have to get a Dell
power cord? I have the same question for laptops in GENERAL??
Thanks for your help
I would only use one made for that machine as voltages and polarities can vary...
You risk DAMAGING it with the wrong one...
Simply not worth the risk.Don't forget, wattages are different, too.Thanks Guys. You may have saved my computer.
One more question. What if the Output (V and Amps) are the same.
You mention polarities. What are they?Polarity is plus and minus, like a car battery.
Look at the AC adapter, there is usually a diagram of the plug. If the plug is round, most of the time, the center is +, and the outer part is -. Some Dells have a triangular plug than only fits in one way.All OK thanks guys.