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    Best Place to get AC adapters?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by acadaca, Oct 18, 2009.

  1. acadaca

    acadaca Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an old laptop that is extremely finicky about cord placement and I can't tell if it is the adapter or the notebook. It is a compaq. What is the cheapest option for trying out a new adapter? thank you.
     
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    You can try looking on eBay to see if anyone has used AC adapters for that model. If you cannot find that, then the best option is probably getting a universal AC adapter that is compatible with your laptop (sufficient wattage, correct current, etc).
     
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    acadaca Notebook Enthusiast

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    thank you.
     
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    constantinethegreat Notebook Consultant

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    Or when my asus died I brought it downtown to a computer store (filtech) and i just bought a new one.
    But!! I did also buy another power cord (the part where you plug into the wall) because the first one broke fast. It was 6 bucks and it is really long. :D
    I think in total i spent like 30 bucks.
     
    constantinethegreat, Oct 19, 2009
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