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    G73JH-HST7 AC Adapter

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by JVlichael, Jun 22, 2012.

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    Hello, I was going to buy a second hand G73JH that does not come with an AC Adapter and I was wondering where and how much could I get one? Thanks!
     
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    I'd stick to 150W or higher, the stock adapter is 150W and you don't want to go lower usually. Also make sure the voltage is the same ± 0.5V. Stock adapter is 19.5V.
     
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    My 180w targus went bad on me. It worked for about a year and still does but all of a sudden my HDD started to show signs of dying by making clicking noises and developing bad sectors. Replaced the original HDD with a brand new one and that one started developing the same thing. I thought I was unlucky and kept exchanging them for new ones and they all developed the same thing. So I switched to the 150W supply and no more problems. I guess the voltage of the psu either dropped or increased causing instability.
     
    gstboy, Jul 12, 2012
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