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RachelMoore
Copper Contributor
Aug 06, 2024

Dell PW7015L Powerbank Companion for XPS 15 9520 USB-C Laptop

I used to own a Dell XPS 15 9550, which required a barrel for charging, and I had two PW7015L barrel powerbanks that worked well with it. However, when I switched to a Dell XPS 15 9520, which uses USB-C for charging, I could no longer use the barrels powerbanks with it.

 

I discovered that by purchasing a Dell barrel to USB-C adapter, I could connect the old powerbanks to the XPS 9520. Unfortunately, the adapter was not available on Dell's website at the time, so I opted to buy a Dell PW7018LC powerbank for the XPS 9520 instead, as it uses USB-C.

 

Now, I'm contemplating if I buy the mentioned Dell barrel to USB-C adapter, would I be able to charge the older PW7015L barrel powerbanks using the XPS 9520 laptop charger. This is crucial because I usually travel with only one powerbank, the USB-C PW7018LC, but if the adapter allows me to bring along my two old powerbanks and charge them with the XPS 9520 charger, it would be a significant advantage.

 

Essentially, my goal is to avoid carrying the old barrel charger for the XPS 9550 and instead rely on the USB-C charger that comes with the XPS 9520. I want to streamline my charging setup and maximize the use of both old and new powerbanks without carrying additional equipment if possible.

3 Replies

  • Brycennin's avatar
    Brycennin
    Brass Contributor

    The Dell XPS 15 9550, which you previously owned, used a traditional barrel connector for charging, and your two PW7015L power banks were designed to work with this type of connector. However, when you switched to the Dell XPS 15 9520, which has adopted USB-C as its charging standard, your existing power banks are no longer compatible.

  • Komondor2240's avatar
    Komondor2240
    Iron Contributor

    After purchasing a round-to-USB-C adapter, I used the USB-C charger that came with my XPS 9520 to charge the older PW7015L power adapter.

     

  • MichaelZhao's avatar
    MichaelZhao
    Copper Contributor

    By purchasing a genuine Dell Barrel to USB-C adapter, you can use the XPS 9520’s USB-C charger to charge the older PW7015L power supply.