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    adapter vs adapter

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by 720QM, May 21, 2013.

  1. 720QM

    720QM Notebook Enthusiast

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    Help, my adapter drowned and now i have a backup adapter i managed to borrow.. not sure if save to use.
    The issue is the amount of power it has.

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    They original one has 120 W of power.
    While the replacement has 135 W of power.

    Is this save? Or is it an absolute must to buy a new identical one?

    Sidenote: the laptop battery has died on me, so its not in there.

    thsnk you
     
    720QM, May 21, 2013
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Voltage needs to be the same (±0.5V) and amperage as high or higher as the original adapter, if the voltage is the same, you'll be ok.
     
    tijo, May 21, 2013
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