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    Underpowered ac adapter G1S

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by PsYcHo_SiB, Sep 4, 2007.

  1. PsYcHo_SiB

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    PsYcHo_SiB, Sep 4, 2007
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    It will just charge slower.
     
    Lithus, Sep 4, 2007
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    It depends on how much the notebook is consuming. If it goes above 65 watts, then the Ac adapter is going to have some trouble, and it will get quite hot. See if you can return the 65 watt adapter, and get a 90 watt one, just to be on the safe side.
     
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    But when I am plugged in at school, not on the battery, I directly plug my laptop in the wall. Could an underpowered power supply cause damage to the notebook if it reach it maximum output power ?
     
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    The thing is that the manufacturer doesn't have a 90W power supply version of this universal adapter. I really like the retractable cords with that adapter.
     
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    If you are allowed to open it, then see if the 65 watt adapter can charge the notebook and run the notebook properly. Try and run something slightly heavy on the notebook, so it can achieve high power consumption, to properly test the adapter.
     
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    Yea I could run some superpi benchmarks while listening music with the dvd drive to max out the juice.

    I already tested the adapter it seems to works fine with the laptop.

    But I fear it could simply fry my motherboard or set my desk on fire...
     
    PsYcHo_SiB, Sep 4, 2007
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    I understand what you mean. But, the thing is, sometime if you decide to keep the adapter, you may end up pushing the notebook above 65 watts power comsumption, and then you will be in the same situation as now. I would really recommend a 90 watt adapter, as that is practically gurenteed to work. Is it not possible to get a 90 watt adapter with a retractable cable?
     
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    Well yea I will probably return this adapter just to be on the safe side. I really don't know any other replacement universal power adapter that has retractable cords. I'll google a bit.
     
    PsYcHo_SiB, Sep 4, 2007
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