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    Power Adapter for Gateway machine or Universal adapter

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bmnotpls, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. bmnotpls

    bmnotpls Notebook Deity

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    Hi,

    My cousin in India has a gateway laptop and recently because of power fluctuations the power adapter got burnt.
    I'm in Canada and have a friend who is leaving for India very soon.
    Can you guys suggest what power adapter to buy and from where.
    I saw a Kingston Universal power adapter ~$160 at Futureshop.ca .

    thanks.
     
    bmnotpls, Aug 13, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    You need to know the model number of the Gateway to check the compatibility of the voltage and, most important, the power plug. $160 does seem expensive for a replacement PSU, even if it is "universal".

    Look also for Targus, APC, Igo Juice among the bigger names. But can't your cousin find a replacement universal PSU in India? - it will probably be about 1/4 of the price. If they are available but won't fit then you may find that you need a special plug tip for any big name "universal" unit.

    And also buy some form of surge protection.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 14, 2007
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  3. skywalker

    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    Universal adapter is acceptable as long as it has same ampere and voltage rating. Of course don't forget the DC Jack must be compatible as well :p
     
    skywalker, Aug 14, 2007
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