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Universal AC/DC power adapter

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I have a Dell AC adapter that is showing output of 19.5VDC and 3.34Amps; I have an old Duracell Universal Adapter that shows output of 0-24VDC and 0-6.7Amps. Plug polarity is the same for both. Will the Duracell be OK for my Dell laptop?

Thanks all.
 
It should be, since the adapter will automatically adjust to the output levels required by your laptop.