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    Plug AC adapter first or laptop first?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by VAIO N, May 12, 2007.

  1. VAIO N

    VAIO N Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does it matter if I plug in the AC adapter before plugging in my laptop or do I have to plug in the laptop before I plug the AC adapter?

    I ask because the other electronic devices in the house have conflicting instructions (some require me to plug the ac adapter first while others require me to plug the unit first) with scary caution signs.
     
    VAIO N, May 12, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No difference, A/C adapters and power supplies today don't have that risk anymore.
     
    coriolis, May 12, 2007
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    VAIO N Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the quick reply!
     
    VAIO N, May 12, 2007
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  4. ruibing

    ruibing Notebook Consultant

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    I would go with adapter first to make sure power is stable before plugging into the laptop.
     
    ruibing, May 12, 2007
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