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    Asus G71gx bestbuy ac adapter replacement help

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by berke, Nov 22, 2009.

  1. berke

    berke Newbie

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    hi everyone,
    my g71gx's ac adapter just went dead and i can't find another one to replace it. its output is 19.5v and 7.7amp. anyone has any suggestions about where can i find any replacements? i live in italy and i think i'll never be able to find an original one here so universal adapter suggestions are also welcome
     
    berke, Nov 22, 2009
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  2. MasterShake89

    MasterShake89 Notebook Evangelist

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    contact best buy, you're still under their 1 year warranty.
     
    MasterShake89, Nov 22, 2009
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  3. berke

    berke Newbie

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    i tried to fix the adapter myself after in stopped functioning, so i cut the tip of the adapter :) i think bestbuy wont help me with that.
    i am still searching the net to buy a replacement but i cant find one .
     
    berke, Nov 22, 2009
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  4. GamerBR

    GamerBR Notebook Guru

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    Did you try ebay yet? Just search for any gaming laptop power supply, voltage is generally the same(or so close that it will work), and you can buy any that has the amperage equal or above the one that failed. Then cut the original tip and use yours.
     
    GamerBR, Nov 22, 2009
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  5. berke

    berke Newbie

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    i tried the ebay but couldnt find the right one. and the problem is the tip of the adapter came out and brake so i wont be able to use it again. i have to buy an original one or a universal one. any suggestions are welcome
    thanks
     
    berke, Nov 23, 2009
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    largefarva Notebook Consultant

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  7. GamerBR

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    If the problem is just the tip just find a compatible one, this would be much easier and cheaper. Also,I've already had a problem with the tip in another laptop and all I had to do was open it and resolder the wires, then I sealed it again with hot glue. It isn't pretty, but it works.
     
    GamerBR, Nov 23, 2009
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    PMac366 Notebook Geek

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    I broke mine recently and just called Asus. They sent a box and I put the broken one in and sent it away. They sent a new one in about 10 days.
     
    PMac366, Nov 23, 2009
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Lithus, Nov 23, 2009
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    berke Newbie

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    thanks everyone, i will try to solder the cables with a compatible tip or i will buy the one at the link lithus has given. only problem is to find a way to buy it in italy.
    thanks again you helped me alot
     
    berke, Nov 23, 2009
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