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    Asus AC Adapter

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by sgaucho, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. sgaucho

    sgaucho Newbie

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    Hi, I have a ASUS L3800 Laptop and have lost the AC adapter. I found out that there is a 60W and a 90W adapter available. Which is the correct adapter for my laptop?

    TIa,
    sg
     
    sgaucho, Aug 5, 2008
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    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    If older than 1.5 years or so, probably 60W. But you can buy the 90W just to be sure, it'll work just fine instead of the 60W (not the other way around, though).

    The 90W is bigger though.
     
    E.B.E., Aug 5, 2008
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    The 90w for the C90S was not big or heavy IMO, the 120w was a monster :p
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Aug 5, 2008
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  4. sgaucho

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    Oh, mine is well about 3 yrs old! So, I guess its the 60W one... tx
     
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    What does the label on the bottom of the computer say?

    The photo here clearly shows 19V, 4.74A, 90W.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 5, 2008
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  6. sgaucho

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    Dont have my laptop with me right now but will chk it tonight.. tx for the tip..
     
    sgaucho, Aug 5, 2008
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    I'm working in the laptop factory. You may find a nice one here.
     
    kobacarl, Aug 6, 2008
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  8. sgaucho

    sgaucho Newbie

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    Hi,

    My laptop has a sticker on the rear side indicating:

    Input -> 19V 3.45A 65W

    This confirms that I need a 65W AC adapter, right!?

    tx
     
    sgaucho, Aug 6, 2008
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    yes, you can use the 65w model and be fine. You said your choice was 60w or 90w tho. So given that I would get the 90w since you definitely do not want one that falls short of spec.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Aug 6, 2008
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  10. John Ratsey

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    So you should look for at least 65W (which is probably the Asus standard rating) but, if you have integrated graphics then you can probably get away with 60W (19V, 3.16A) if that is what is available. The 90W PSU will work fine but will be bigger and heavier, if portability is an issue.

    John
     
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  11. sgaucho

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    Tx guys for the all the information!
    cheers
     
    sgaucho, Aug 6, 2008
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