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    Need to find new charger but where..

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Corzama, Apr 8, 2010.

  1. Corzama

    Corzama Notebook Consultant

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    Laptop Model: Asus C90s
    Original AC: 90w (in use to be here)
    Free Replacement AC: 120w (Makes "chirping" noises" prolly dead idk)

    Recommended Ideal AC: 150w = Where?


    I cannot find a 150w 19v AC anywhere online or in a store so far.
    Anyone know where I might find this?

    Also it'd be nice to know if the 120w is salvageable in the meantime, yes it
    still makes the chirping noise having not been used for hours incase anyone
    asks.
     
    Corzama, Apr 8, 2010
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  2. Fintan

    Fintan Notebook Consultant

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    To find it in a retail shop will not be easy, although there are 'universal' adapters available with different plugs.

    Probably your best option is eBay, will set you back about 25-40 us$.
     
    Fintan, Apr 9, 2010
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  3. Althernai

    Althernai Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do you see any strange deformations on the output cable? Bumps that can't be straightened no matter how hard you try? When my adapter made chirping noises, it was because there was a short circuit due to the wrapping between the two cables inside coming apart. Once they were re-wrapped in masking tape, it worked just fine (although since the break was so close to the adapter itself, the process was a pain in the neck). If you see a bump, you have to cut the outside plastic at that point, fix the short circuit and seal the cable back up.
     
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  4. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    I suggest u just get a new adapter and spare urself the problem... it won't cost much and u can get it on ebay or from asus.
     
    sean473, Apr 9, 2010
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