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    Needing a new AC Power Adapter

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by oktoberfest, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. oktoberfest

    oktoberfest Notebook Guru

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    so basically my Lite-On PA-1121-04 AC power adapter just failed and won't work. So I need a new one. Is getting the same exact model my only choice? Or are there other models that will work for my laptop? My laptop is a CyberPower (a rebranded MSI MS-163A (GX600))

    Reason I ask is because I don't want to buy another one and have it fail after 2 years of use like this one (ie. maybe there are better adapters I could buy)
     
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Maybe you should just get a universal adapter?
     
    moral hazard, Oct 24, 2009
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    oktoberfest Notebook Guru

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    well I'm asking because I want to know if getting the same model is my only choice (like how would I know if a different laptop charger would work on my laptop?)
     
    oktoberfest, Oct 25, 2009
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    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Most should work, just make sure it has the same voltage and current.
    Also make sure the pinout it the same (+ and -).
     
    moral hazard, Oct 25, 2009
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