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    65w adapter, same specs except input amperage 1.6 vs. 1.7, okay to use?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by i5evoSwift3814, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. i5evoSwift3814

    i5evoSwift3814 Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought a replacement ac adapter for my hp laptop. On the original brick it says to replace with hp spare 381090-001, and when I ordered from HP Parts Store, I entered that number and it gave me 417220-001 for the replacement of the original, with the same specs except for amperage of 1.7A. Is this still safe to use or will there be any long term effects?
    - Original adapter (65w)
    input: 100-240v​
    1.6A​
    50-60Hz​
    output: 18.5v​
    3.5A​

    - New adapter (65w)
    input: 100-240v​
    1.7A​
    50-60Hz​
    output: 18.5v​
    3.5A​
     
    i5evoSwift3814, Oct 10, 2008
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  2. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    Should be fine.. A higher capacity adapter would never harm the computer, unless teh o/p voltages are different.
     
    sesshomaru, Oct 10, 2008
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Hi.

    looks like the first one is slight more efficient, but both outputs are the same, so no problems.

    Regards

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Oct 10, 2008
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  4. ghostofthesun

    ghostofthesun Newbie

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    Hello

    I have the same question just reversed. Meaning I want to know if instead of a 1.7A input current my new adaptor holds 1.6A is it still ok? Is there any problem that might occur in the future or any precautions I should take?

    Thank you in advance!
     
    ghostofthesun, Mar 4, 2009
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  5. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As long as output is the same - no matter what the input you should be OK.

    Stressing should - I still wouldn't personally use anything but a genuine replacement part...
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 4, 2009
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  6. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Same here, but you shouldnt have any problems. I just like to play it safe...
     
    ahl395, Mar 4, 2009
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