Re: Adapter for Laptop from eBay is OK?

Hi Jim Macklin:
Thanks all the help. I truly appreciate your informative response on
this regard.

As to the Laptop, I just purchased it a week ago, then it's new.

One thing over which I concern is, ... since the day I started to use
the Laptop, I mostly depend on an Adpator. I rarely use 'Battery,'
in fear that a life of Battery could shorten. However, it sounds other way
around, ... 'shorten' its life if not use the Battery. Should not depend on
ONLY an Adaptor, it that correct? Or, can I use an Apator with taking-off
a Battery? This might be a bit 'silly question' to ask, but, ...

Then, in my assumption, I should use both an Adaptor and Battery
alternatively,
like a Battery when use it in the upstair and an Adaptor when using in the
downstairs.
Normally, I use the Laptop for about two-hours' period that might be a
problem?

Your opinion on this would be appreciated.


"Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm> wrote in message
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Depending on the type of battery, using the AC all the time
can over-charge the battery and shorten the life. It
depends on whether the battery is old or new technology and
how the AC powers the computer. If the AC power can run
the computer without the battery installed or can be
switched so the battery is not over-charged, it should not
hurt the battery.

If the battery is not in the circuit as a "shock absorber
[capacitor]" the surges that come through the cheap adapter
can damage the computer.

Request the full specs on the adapter for such details as
ripple, voltage, output, must be enough to run the computer
and charge the battery. Ask if the will warranty the laptop
, in writing,for damage caused by their adapter?


"MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
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| Hi:
| Thanks for the response.
|
| This is to be 'spare,' because I have an adaptor which
came with the
| Laptop. However, I want to use it both upstaire and
downstaire
| alternatively
| when the family is not around. Keeping a 'spare' adaptor
is for the sake of
| convenience, maily because I want to save battery as much
as possible, as
| hearing that battery is awfully expensive.
|
| eBay seller sounds a good one, but because of minimum
'electrical' stocks
| in his seller-site, that concerns me, for just in case,
like not working
| good and the like.
|
| Thanks for the site and your opinion. I really appreciate
it.
|
|
| "BR549" <spammenot@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
| news:45876dfa$0$4842$4c368faf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
| > "MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
| > news:ueEvotxIHHA.2632@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
| >> Hi:
| >> I need a spare adapter for my Laptop.
| >>
| >> I went to the eBay site whether it has an Adapter I've
been
| >> looking for and found the similar one. I contacted a
seller
| >> whether the Adapter listed can be used for my Laptop.
| >>
| >> He promptly responsed by e-mail, ... 'it's PERFECTLY
fits
| >> to my Laptop.' He has an excellent record in the eBay
site
| >> as a good seller.
| >>
| >> However, since this is electrical, I started to
concern
| >> whether it's safe to buy from eBay site.
| >>
| >> My question is:
| >> Is it OK to buy an Adapter for my HP Laptop from a
third-party?
| >> Because, its maker, the HP is very expensive while an
eBay-seller is half
| >> its price.
| >>
| >> Thanks for your 'honest' and 'candid' opinion on this
regard.
| >
| > There are 3 things to worry about when purchasing a
replacement ac adapter
| > for a laptop. The voltage, the amperage (more is ok)
and the connector
| > size. You can do some comparisons here:
| > http://www.laptopacadapter.com/hp/ If the ac adapter
fits the 3 criteria
| > and the ebay seller has a good reputation then I
wouldn't have any qualms
| > about buying it.
| >
|
|




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