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    Can laptops be damaged by electrical surges ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wearetheborg, Aug 19, 2007.

  1. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Doesnt the power brick protect against surges in the AC power supply ?
     
    wearetheborg, Aug 19, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Isn't the power brick just a converter?
     
    coriolis, Aug 19, 2007
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    if its a surge protector yes, it will.

    to answer the thread topic, it will damage it, i hope you have a warranty
     
    Crimsonman, Aug 19, 2007
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    Yeah they can. One friend of mine got his laptop completely fried, it was actually giving off smoke. Another friend, just got a minor surge her laptop turned off and later found out her ethernet was fried.
     
    The Forerunner, Aug 19, 2007
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    Its always safest to use a surge protector in my opinion.
     
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    Warranties fro laptops dont cover surges (unless its completecare)
     
    wearetheborg, Aug 19, 2007
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    That is why you buy a surge protector they do have warranties that cover things attached at amounts like $25,000 to $50,000 for $25 to $50, not extra included in purchase.
     
    powerpack, Aug 19, 2007
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