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    Best place to buy replacement power cord?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by swishbish33, Mar 20, 2008.

  1. swishbish33

    swishbish33 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I need a replacement power cord for a Compaq Presario V2000. Is there a reputable place you would suggest I buy it from without having to spend the $70 for a universal charger or through HP?

    Thanks a ton!
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Here is a much better deal for a power cord:
    http://computerlogin.com/sales/productfile/Y_HPAC3_5A.html

    I dont know the reseller ratings, but If I were you, I would use paypal for purchasing rather than your credit card. Its just that I never heard of the site before.

    The site should save you $50

    K-TRON
     
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    swishbish33 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The reseller ratings for that place are not good at all, so I'm hesitant to use them. I do appreciate the response though.

    Any other places?
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    swishbish33 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you very much for your help K-TRON. Are the ebay adaptors decent? Any issues with them?
     
    swishbish33, Mar 21, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Get a known brand if its a universal adapter. Make sure it is 100% compatible. I dont trust no brand adapters. Make sure get a brand like Targus or something

    I would also compare the specs from your old power cord (voltage,amps,Hz and watts)

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