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    Unbelievable

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Droogie128, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. Droogie128

    Droogie128 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well. Just got my notebook back from the RMA. So I get it back... and now the power adapter doesn't work. Now I have to RMA that. Anyone know where I can go to get a power adapter? I need one like urgent. Just don't know what I need as far as the tip and stuff. My sister's Acer adapter doesn't fit.
     
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  2. djembe

    djembe drum while you work

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    If you look on the bottom of the computer, it should tell you its voltage, wattage, and amperage requirements. For instance, my Z71V says
    Then go to Best Buy, Radio Shack, or a local computer shop and see if they have an adapter that meets your notebook power requirements.
     
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    It's mostly the tip I'm worried about. Requires a 120W adapter
     
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    you can measure the diameter of yours with a small ruler and then look for a tip with that diameter.
     
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    Ebay. Just search the model of your laptop + "power adapter" and you're bound to find one.
     
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    bought one at best buy. $95... its working. gonna return it when i get the other one back from Asus. lucky me one of my best friends is a supervisor there lol
     
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    95 DOLLARS?!


    Oh my god, that's insane. I just bought a new adapter for my girlfriend's Dell for like, ten.
     
    Rezigrene, Aug 10, 2009
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    This is a universal 120w adapter. It's gonna get returned anyway. Has a car charger though.. so i might just keep it. It'll also power my hard drives... hmm...
     
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