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&#9744; Find the '''input''' voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. This may be printed on the back of the laptop, or under the battery.<br>
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&#9744; 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:
AC adapters in the Laptop build room are sorted by brand and voltage. Ask your instructor for a tour if you need help!
 
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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 under the battery.
 
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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:
 
 
  INPUT: 100-240V~1.9A
 
  INPUT: 100-240V~1.9A
 
         50/60Hz
 
         50/60Hz

Revision as of 17:13, 6 November 2012

☐ Find the input voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. This may be printed on the back of the laptop, or 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:

INPUT: 100-240V~1.9A
       50/60Hz
OUTPUT: 16V  4.5A

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.