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    Universal Power Adapter for HP DV2500t

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kitrak, Oct 15, 2010.

  1. kitrak

    kitrak Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Guys,

    my HP power adapter screwed up and is not working, and i am thinking for purchaseing a new one, the one from HP is around $80 and i found a universal adapter at walmart for $50 so i was wondering is it safe to use the universal one will it damage my laptop?
    a friend of mine bought an universal adapter for his sony laptop and it screwed his, HELP
    this is the one i am talking about. Walmart.com: Aluratek Universal Power Adapter for Laptop: Computers
    Thanks.


    and also any suggestion for a cooling pad. my laptop burns!!!
     
    kitrak, Oct 15, 2010
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    though it says compatible for dv2500t cto, in the tech specs it shows 65W, but my original one from HP is 90W. will that make a difference?
     
    kitrak, Oct 17, 2010
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