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    Universal charger?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Advo, Dec 1, 2013.

  1. Advo

    Advo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am traveling to Hong Kong, and forgot the charger for my new AW17. Will a universal charger work? What' the voltage and wattage?
     
    Advo, Dec 1, 2013
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  2. mikecacho

    mikecacho Notebook Evangelist

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    universal, maybe, its reads the chip in the PSU, so you will need to research what chargers are compatible with your system, you can not just pick up any old charger.
     
    mikecacho, Dec 1, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    It could work but I would try to get an original charger to avoid any issues.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 2, 2013
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