Brand: Dell
Category: Other
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for PH45W17-BA
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:50 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2017-01
Warranty Information
Dell-branded products carry a 1-year limited hardware warranty.
About your power hub
The Dell power hub PH45W17-BA is designed for portability, allowing you to charge your Dell laptop or mobile devices on the go. It is compliant with USB battery charging specification, Revision 1.2 (BC1.2), and features a compact design suitable for pockets or bags.
Charging your power bank
To charge the power bank, attach the power cord to the power hub and connect it to an electrical outlet. This process takes approximately three hours. You can also charge your devices through the power bank while it is being charged.
Charging your device
To charge your laptop, connect the power cable to the power hub and an electrical outlet, then use the power-out cable to connect to your laptop's power-adapter port. For mobile devices, connect the power cable to the power hub and an electrical outlet, then use a USB cable to connect to the USB port on the power bank and your mobile device's charging port.
Checking the battery
Press the power button to check the battery status. The battery-status lights indicate the charge level, with solid white lights showing battery capacity from 11% to 99%, and a solid amber light indicating a low battery state (1-10%). Battery health can also be checked by pressing and holding the power button for five seconds.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Common symptoms | Possible solutions |
|---|---|
| The power hub gets unusually hot when placed inside the pocket/bag. | Unplug the power output cable immediately. Take the power hub out of your pocket/bag immediately. Then let it cool down. |
| The power bank battery power gets drained too fast. | When connecting to a mobile device, close applications you are not using or set the device to airplane mode. |
| The battery-status light does not light up. | Check if the power bank is out of battery power. Charge the power bank. If the problem persists, contact Dell or your dealer for technical assistance. |