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| + | '''Requirements'''<br> | ||
| + | For an AC adapter to power the device correctly, it must: | ||
| + | *Match the input voltage '''(V)''' of the '''laptop''' exactly. | ||
| + | *Match or exceed the recommended amperage '''(A)'''. | ||
| + | *Have a plug that fits into the laptop snugly and provides power. | ||
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☐ Find the '''input''' voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. This may be printed on the back of the laptop, or on the chassis under the battery.<br> | ☐ Find the '''input''' voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. This may be printed on the back of the laptop, or on the chassis under the battery.<br> | ||
| − | ☐ Find an AC adapter that matches the voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. You will be looking in the '''output''' section printed on the AC adapter. <br> | + | ☐ Find an AC adapter that matches the voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. You will be looking in the '''output''' section printed on the AC adapter.<br> |
Example: | Example: | ||
INPUT: 100-240V~1.9A | INPUT: 100-240V~1.9A | ||
50/60Hz | 50/60Hz | ||
→ OUTPUT: 16V <span style="font-size:160%">⎓</span> 4.5A | → OUTPUT: 16V <span style="font-size:160%">⎓</span> 4.5A | ||
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| − | + | <blockquote>'''Tip'''<br> | |
| − | + | AC adapters are sorted in bins by voltage, amperage, and brand; the bins are color-coded by brand.</blockquote> | |
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| − | '''Tip'''<br> | ||
| − | AC adapters are sorted in bins by voltage, amperage, and brand; the bins are color-coded by brand. | ||
[[Category:Laptops]] | [[Category:Laptops]] | ||
Revision as of 17:00, 13 September 2013
Requirements
For an AC adapter to power the device correctly, it must:
- Match the input voltage (V) of the laptop exactly.
- Match or exceed the recommended amperage (A).
- Have a plug that fits into the laptop snugly and provides power.
☐ Find the input voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. This may be printed on the back of the laptop, or on the chassis under the battery.
☐ Find an AC adapter that matches the voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. You will be looking in the output section printed on the AC adapter.
Example:
INPUT: 100-240V~1.9A
50/60Hz
→ OUTPUT: 16V ⎓ 4.5A
Tip
AC adapters are sorted in bins by voltage, amperage, and brand; the bins are color-coded by brand.