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    Universal Laptop Chargers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Lost_Charger, Jun 6, 2009.

  1. Lost_Charger

    Lost_Charger Newbie

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    I bought a universal laptop charger a couple of days back and it has now exploded on me :confused: Then a friend told me to check the power i need on the back of my laptop. It says 19v and 3.16A i think max. The universal charger i had used a cable of 10A. But i could change the volt to 19V. Now i'm wondering what should i do.

    Should i buy my original samsung charger for around 40-50 or should i get the universal charger for just 20 ? Couldn't i just get a cable that is 3A and use it with the universal charger ?

    Btw, the universal charger is called Meind i think.

    Thanks for the help :)
     
    Lost_Charger, Jun 6, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    I personally stay away from 3rd party charger. It is just hit and miss - more miss than hit.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 6, 2009
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  3. bifnewman

    bifnewman Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm gonna agree on that one unless you have proof that someone has the charger working for the laptop that you have. "Better safe than sorry"
     
    bifnewman, Jun 6, 2009
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