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    Universal Charger for Medion MD97600

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by lilz89, Feb 28, 2010.

  1. lilz89

    lilz89 Newbie

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    Hi there.

    I have a medion md97600 that i purchased from aldi a while ago. the charger no longer works and i cannot find a replacement. Ive bought a universal charger where the voltage info matches the charger im replacing, the only problem is the wattage. I dont know much about it, and my old charger is 65w, the new one is 96w. Would this be a problem? If so what could happen to my laptop.

    thanks.
     
    lilz89, Feb 28, 2010
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nothing will happen. It's actually better, the charger will run cooler.

    As long as the voltage is the same, you're fine.
     
    moral hazard, Mar 1, 2010
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The computer will only use the power it needs, so as long as the voltage is correct and the plug fits (and the polarity is the same), then it will work.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Mar 1, 2010
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  4. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It should have no problem.
     
    Johnny T, Mar 1, 2010
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  5. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    I was in the same boat once, not with a Medion laptop, but another, I had to buy a Universal charger, and the people at the shop told me the voltages HAD to match. If it was too low, it wouldn't be any good, and if it was too high, it could fry the board. I don't know if this is true, but that's what I've been told.
     
    Joel, Mar 1, 2010
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  6. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If the power rating (Watts) is too low, it can cause system instability as technically you are not providing enough energy to the system. Going over by alittle bit on the other hand is fine as the system will pull what it needs.
     
    Johnny T, Mar 1, 2010
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  7. lilz89

    lilz89 Newbie

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    thanks for all the helpful info guys!.

    im typing this on the laptop now, and so far it seems to be running pretty well..

    =D
     
    lilz89, Mar 5, 2010
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