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Replacement power adapter for US laptop

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  • 16-06-2013 3:27pm
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    HighWire
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭


    I have a US laptop and the power adapter has started making sparky noises.

    Its a US plug and Im using a travel adapter

    I think its time I switched, but every time I search for the laptop type and replacement parts, I get directed to a US site.

    Its 19v output adapter, can I just buy a replacement somewhere.
    Obviously the plug into the laptop needs to be the same.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks.


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    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Laptop chargers .ie though some here about's don't like them.


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    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,210 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    Could it be just the travel adaptor thats making the sparky noises? Check the label on the power adapter, you can probably chop off the US plug and wire it onto a normal 13A one.


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    #4
    HighWire
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭HighWire


    How would you know if its ok to chop off the plug?


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    chrispin
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭chrispin


    I bought a spurious charger in maplin for my acer laptop
    which was also a 19 volt laptop. It came with 11 different
    heads to suit various size conections. This is their uk site
    but they have stores in ireland. There is a store in dundalk and i think there is one in swords too.

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/120w-auto-voltage-laptop-adaptor-with-usb-charging-531311


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    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,210 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    HighWire wrote: »
    How would you know if its ok to chop off the plug?

    Assuming it has a label, look for Input Voltage. Most work on anything between 100-250 volts. If you're not sure don't . Actually you're just using a passive travel plug adapter, right? Then it will be OK.

    Edit. If it has 2 wires between mains plug and adapter, they can go either way round to L and N in the new plug, if there are 3 you need to work out which is earth.

    again, If you're not sure don't .


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    #7
    HighWire
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭HighWire


    Great.
    Thanks for all the replies, really helpful.


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