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    Using a different power adapter on a HP dv6736nr (dv6000 series)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by aex3x, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. aex3x

    aex3x Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have my oem power adapter that puts out:

    Input: 100-240V 1.7A 50-60Hz

    output: 18.5V 3.5A 65W

    I also have a dell power adapter with a hp converter that allow me to plug the dell power adapter into my HP. The specification of the dell power adapter are:

    Input: 100-240V 1.7A 50-60Hz

    output: 19.5V 3.34A



    Can I use the dell power adapter? Without hurting my battery.
     
    aex3x, Feb 16, 2009
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Yes you shoud be able too without blowing things up. Notebooks usually have a voltage tolerance for lower and high voltages.

    They are both rated for 65w. (Volts x Amps = Watts)
     
    flipfire, Feb 17, 2009
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  3. Hualsay

    Hualsay Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah you can do it no worries, I've done this many many times nothing to worry about. :D (Just incase something does blow up though, it wasnt me!) :p
     
    Hualsay, Feb 17, 2009
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    If the power adaptor works it works, if it doesnt the system will reject it.
    Almost every dell and hp has a impedance matching system which makes sure you are using the right power adaptor.
    I do not know what kind of converter you are using, but I kinda doubt its going to work.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Feb 17, 2009
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