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Laptop power supply.
07-05-2010 10:29 PM
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I was recently called to a house by a lady who's laptop was not powering up. Upon testing with a multimeter I confirmed that the power supply was dead. The laptop is a compaq presario C700.
I found the compatible supply on laptop-power.co.uk so ordered it. The original supply was 18.5V but the supply they have sent is 19V despite being listed at 18.5V on the website and the order. The current output is the same.
Will the extra 0.5V do the laptop any harm? I know Dell laptops can be very strange this way but I am hoping this will be fine. I would rather be sure as I obviously don't want to be liable for a new laptop!
I found the compatible supply on laptop-power.co.uk so ordered it. The original supply was 18.5V but the supply they have sent is 19V despite being listed at 18.5V on the website and the order. The current output is the same.
Will the extra 0.5V do the laptop any harm? I know Dell laptops can be very strange this way but I am hoping this will be fine. I would rather be sure as I obviously don't want to be liable for a new laptop!
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Re: Laptop power supply.
07-05-2010 11:21 PM
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it's doubtful half a volt will make much difference, but the item is not as advertised. you are entitled to return it for a full refund. it may be worth getting in touch with them to find out if they have a power supply of the correct voltage they can make an exchange.
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08-05-2010 8:18 AM
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I bought a new Dell laptop mains power adaptor from a specialist laptop repair company recently (£35). The owner said that the generic ones were prone to go wrong and take the laptop with them!!! I trust this company as they have given me good advice in the past.
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08-05-2010 9:40 AM
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OK, I looked closer at the package and yes it is the item I ordered but as you correctly said it is not as advertised. It does state on the box that it is 19V and compatible with 18.5V.
From what I can see an actual .5V supply is difficult to find without paying three times the amount for the genuine part. And it seams that companies like the one I bought off are selling the 19V etc as compatible parts. Surely they couldn't be doing this if laptops were failing all over the country as a result? This has gave me more confidence that the part would be fine.
As for Dell supplies I am aware that they are a completely different ball game. And as for generic supplies failing, well the original part failed. I do not mean any offence Reed but I personally would never 100% trust anyone advising me againist a product that they don't supply no matter how much I liked the company.
So I am now in this position. Do I call with the lady tonight with the new part and get her laptop up and running and make her happy for a fraction of what PC World quoted her or do I gave her the bad news and make her wait longer and probably pay more based on a tiny doubt? Then obviously go through the hastle of sourcing another part and returning the one I have.
From what I can see an actual .5V supply is difficult to find without paying three times the amount for the genuine part. And it seams that companies like the one I bought off are selling the 19V etc as compatible parts. Surely they couldn't be doing this if laptops were failing all over the country as a result? This has gave me more confidence that the part would be fine.
As for Dell supplies I am aware that they are a completely different ball game. And as for generic supplies failing, well the original part failed. I do not mean any offence Reed but I personally would never 100% trust anyone advising me againist a product that they don't supply no matter how much I liked the company.
So I am now in this position. Do I call with the lady tonight with the new part and get her laptop up and running and make her happy for a fraction of what PC World quoted her or do I gave her the bad news and make her wait longer and probably pay more based on a tiny doubt? Then obviously go through the hastle of sourcing another part and returning the one I have.
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08-05-2010 9:47 AM
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Sean the general rule of thumb is that the amps must be correct but the voltage output has a toleranceof +/- 10%.
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08-05-2010 9:56 AM
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The cabable amp output doesn't need to be the same, it just needs to at least the same. The power supply can be capable of outputting 100 times as much. The device will only draw the current it needs.
As for the voltage you have just confirmed what I am after reading elsewhere which has made my mind up that the supply will be fine. Thank you.
I am very familiar with power supplies/voltage/current etc. I was just very weary about this because it is someone elses laptop.
As for the voltage you have just confirmed what I am after reading elsewhere which has made my mind up that the supply will be fine. Thank you.
I am very familiar with power supplies/voltage/current etc. I was just very weary about this because it is someone elses laptop.
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08-05-2010 10:10 AM
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If you ever need any laptop parts or fixes there is an excellent guy I use in Co.Tyrone.
He has been fixing laptops for years and is excellent.
He has been fixing laptops for years and is excellent.
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08-05-2010 10:17 AM
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Thanks but I am in South East Down so the time and the petrol wouldn't exactly make it worthwhile
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08-05-2010 10:11 PM
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I called with the lady this evening. Power supply works a treat, everyone happy
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