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Laptop AC Adapters and what to expect

When looking for a replacement AC adapter for your laptop there are a couple of things that you need to know before you start your search.  It is a common belief that all ac adapters are the same.  In addition there are the OEM adapters and the 3rd party adapters.  Beware of trying to repair your dead AC adapter.  Most people think that it is as easy and finding a replacement brick.  Most laptops use different specifications for input voltage and amps.  Using the wrong specification ac adapter could damage your laptop.

OEM laptop ac adapters

OEM Laptop AC adapters (Original equipment Manufacture) are AC adapters that carry the makers logo. i.e. IBM, Dell, Hewlett Packard.  These are the best choice for your search.  Finding the actual ac adapter from the manufacturer guarantees that you have the right adapter for your laptop.

Replacement Laptop AC adapters

Finding a replacement 3rd party ac adapter is easy.  There are a multitude of companies that offer these.  However our favorite dealer for these adapters is www.adapterbiz.com.  Keep in mind that there are only a few master distributors for these type ac adapters.  So all of the resellers draw from the same pot (so to say).  These adapters are abundant and cheap.  Especially when you are looking for that really old laptop ac adapter.

Used Laptop AC adapters

This is a very good alternative as well.  These used ac adapters are typically the manufacturers ac that was sold with the laptop when it was new.  So you end up with a direct match to your lost or dead ac so you know it will work.  A good place to find used ac adapters is at www.bobjohnson.com however the inventory can change all the time for these adapters.