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    new AC adaptor keeps shutting off

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by virtuson, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. virtuson

    virtuson Notebook Enthusiast

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    i recently had to replace the AC Adaptor for my Sager 2090. i now have a Targus ac70u. the only model my wal-mart carried. but it still seemed like a pretty solid unit. and it was spendy ($62!!!)

    so i get the right jack, all the cables are secure. i plug it in and the little blue light comes on and i have power.

    but after, say 5 minutes. no matter what kind of activity on my pc. it just shuts off. it will still be plugged in. but the light goes off&no juice flows into the notebook.

    can anybody help? ive noticed, that everywhere on the net there is a shortage of solid AC Adaptor help&knowledge.
     
    virtuson, Jun 22, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You should have bought a real adapter for it. Those universals are crummy and don't always work with every laptop.
     
    nizzy1115, Jun 22, 2008
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  3. virtuson

    virtuson Notebook Enthusiast

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    great....

    so what would count as a "real" adapter?
     
    virtuson, Jun 22, 2008
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  4. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Did you look at the power rating?
     
    The_Observer, Jun 22, 2008
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    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    It could be s safety feature. Did you make sure your Sager and the adapter use the same voltage?
     
    Crimson Roses, Jun 22, 2008
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  6. Wirelessman

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    Return it, is defected.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 23, 2008
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  7. virtuson

    virtuson Notebook Enthusiast

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    original Lite-On Adapter:

    INPUT:100V-240V; 50-60Hz 1.5A
    OUTPUT:19V; 4.74A

    New Targus adapter:
    INPUT-100-230V;2A, 50-60Hz
    OUTPUT:15-24V;65W MAX
     
    virtuson, Jun 23, 2008
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  8. virtuson

    virtuson Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump please
     
    virtuson, Jun 24, 2008
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  9. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Hmm...I would go buy another one just to make sure the current one you have is not broken. And if it is then you know this universal AC isn't the right one.
     
    azntiger1000, Jun 24, 2008
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  10. Wirelessman

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    If is under warranty, just return it.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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