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Old 02-22-2006, 11:52 AM
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Wondering what are the rules about swapping AC power adapters for laptops. Do they have to be exact or just close? I was wondering if I could use my Sony laptop AC adapters to power my Gateway laptop without causing damage?

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INPUT: 100-240V~ 1.6A 50-60Hz
OUTPUT: 19V --- 3.42A

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INPUT: 100-240V~ 1.1A-0.6A 50-60Hz
OUTPUT: 19.5V --- 2.15
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Old 02-22-2006, 11:40 PM
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no good.
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Nope- if the voltage was the same on the output you could do it, but that .5V would be enough to make me nervous.

The amperage difference would likely cause you a problem as well- apparently the GW uses more current that the Sony.
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I agree with "Mackskibum". Electrical components were created for that amount of volts/amps. How about googling UR question!
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Nope- if the voltage was the same on the output you could do it, but that .5V would be enough to make me nervous.

The amperage difference would likely cause you a problem as well- apparently the GW uses more current that the Sony.

what? my "no good" wasn't sufficient?
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Sorry Gresch- I just anticipated a "but why???"
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Thanks everyone.

FWIW gresch, I was content with the, "no good."
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