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This was featured on one of the ZDNet news sites about a week ago. If you didn't know, Dell computers is doing a recall on laptop power supplies. Visit: http://www.delladapterprogram.com/ for details about this particular issue. According to the website, not all power adapters are affected, only those from one of Dell's manufacturing partners. The list of models possibly affected are: Latitude CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C805, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port Inspiron 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000E, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station Precision M40 The adapters were shipped to customers between September 1998 and February 2002. The words "DELL," and either "P/N 9364U", "P/N 7832D", or "P/N 4983D" are printed on the back of the adapters. Follow the instructions on the website to check if your adapter is included. You can use the Identify Recalled Adapter button at the bottom of the page for more information on how to determine if your power adapter is affected. John A. Resotko Head of Systems Administration Michigan State University College of Law 208 Law College Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1300 email: [log in to unmask] Phone: 517-432-6836 Fax: 517-432-6861