Trying a different manufacturer's charger with your laptop will almost certainly damage your battery. Best case scenario, your laptop's battery will reject the charger. You should only ever use a charger that was produced by the device's manufacturer, even if another charger appears to supply the same amount of power.
Are all 12v power adapters the same?
Yes, they are likely interchangeable even though voltage is not the same. This is because the voltage difference is within specs, and I am GUESSING you could go even higher or lower in voltage.
How do you know if A charger is compatible?
- The voltage of the adapter has to be identical.
- The amperage (amps) of the adapter has to be equal or greater than the device.
- The polarity of the adapter has to be identical.
Can I use any power adapter?
You can safely use an adapter with the same output voltage, and a current (A/mA) rating equal or higher than the original. If you use one with significantly more voltage (and 12v is a full third more than 9v) then you might burn out your device.
What is inside of a laptop charger?
Laptop chargers have two parts: a transformer and a power cord. The transformer is the brick that converts the current from your power outlet from AC to DC, and the power cord connects the charger to the outlet. Simultaneously, any section of your power cord can wear away and expose the wires inside.
What is the big thing in laptop charger?
Inside the adapter's "line lump," a stepdown transformer reduces the strength of the current to a level the system can use. The adapter also transforms AC power into direct current. A 60-watt laptop power supply may turn household current into 16.5 V of DC electricity.
What type of battery is a laptop charger?
- Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) batteries were the original ones.
- Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries represent the second generation of the energy storage.
- Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries currently represent the latest energy storage technology.
How does a laptop charger work?
Also called an "AC adapter" or "charger," power adapters plug into a wall outlet and convert AC to a single DC voltage. Computers use multiple DC voltages, and the power adapter is the external part of the power supply for a laptop. The additional DC voltages are created by internal circuits.
Can I use a weaker charger for my laptop?
Using a charger with the wrong voltage rating can potentially damage your laptop. This is typically caused by too high voltage. But using a charger with too high current won't damage your laptop. Using a charger with too low current rating might fry the power supply, but not the laptop.
Is it OK to charge laptop with different charger?
The short answer is; No. You should never intentionally use another laptop's charger on your laptop. Plugging a different charger that isn't meant for your specific model will not lead to anything good. In fact, it may immediately, if not eventually, fry your battery and you will have to get a new one.Dec 5, 2017