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    Getting a back-up charger

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Zuffox, Oct 28, 2010.

  1. Zuffox

    Zuffox Notebook Consultant

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    I'm trying to get a back-up charger for my ThinkPad T500. The model number is 42T5274 and is 90W and 20V.

    I tried looking for some adapters on Amazon, but all the chargers have abysmal reviews, because all the wires get worn down or something.

    Mine works perfectly after two years, so I tried looking my specific model number up on different sites, but without any luck. With the ominous reviews in mind, I don't want to just pull the trigger on a random adapter that seems to fit the profile.

    Can anyone clarify this awful reputation? I don't expect to find the adapter in any shops in my country, and IBM/Lenovo's own prices are completely ridiculous.
     
    Zuffox, Oct 28, 2010
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Have you tried eBay?
     
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  3. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    If you are in USA try the outlet.lenovo.com
     
    lead_org, Oct 28, 2010
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  4. fem

    fem Notebook Consultant

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    fem, Oct 28, 2010
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  5. Zuffox

    Zuffox Notebook Consultant

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    I live in Europe. :)

    It's more about finding a model that I know is good considering all the negative reviews of ThinkPad chargers on Amazon.
     
    Zuffox, Oct 29, 2010
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Do you want a cookie or something? Just get one on ebay like this. It ships worldwide, which I think includes Europe.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 29, 2010
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