Find laptop charger
Before we delve into the main categories of replacements offered by sellers online (including ourselves!), lets run through the key steps of finding what charger you need. Show How to find a compatible replacement laptop adapterTo see what kind of replacements are on offer online for your laptop, you'll need some extra information on the model of the machine. Laptop manufacturers use all kinds of connections for charging laptops, and each vary in terms of wattage. Identify your laptop's model numberThe easiest way to find your laptop model number is by taking a look at the sticker usually placed on the underside of your laptop. Among information such as serial number, warranty, towards the top of the label should be the full model number or identifier. This might look like one of these: It's always important to look for the main model number rather than the 'range' listed around the keyboard as this isn't always enough detail to find the right charger for your device. If you can't locate the sticker or it's difficult to read, you could take a look at the original invoice/receipt or check the manual that came with your laptop. If the laptop hasn't discharged completely, you can also findthe model number on the powered on machine. Find your laptops wattageWhen using our site, this isn't essential as we list replacement power supplies based on their precise model number, and they're guaranteed to work for your device. However, it's always good practice to understand the power requirements for your laptop. The main element you'll want to look for is the output voltage for the charger (sometimes referred to as DC voltage). Check in your laptop manual for the voltage requirements or look at the original power supply if you still have it. It will often be something like this: By multiplying the output voltage and amps you can calculate the total wattage of your machine, in this case 65W after rounding up. Take a note of the voltage, amperage and wattage so you can match up those listed for the replacement charger with your own laptop's requirements. The types of replacement laptop chargers availableNow you're armed with the information to be able to source a replacement charger, let's run through the most common 'types' of laptop power supplies available online: OEM Laptop Chargers (Original Equipment Manufacturer)When you first bought your laptop, the charger you received with the laptop was an OEM power supply. Usually this chargerwill have been manufactured by a third party power supply manufacturer on behalf of the company. Common OEM brands include Delta, ACBeland LiteOn. With leading laptop manufacturers such as HP, Samsung and Lenovo, the charger is usually branded with their logo. Advantages of buying an OEM laptop charger
Disadvantages of buying an OEM laptop charger
If you're planing to buy an OEM power supply for your laptop, do make sure that its from a reputable company who can provide assurances on their chargers. Universal Laptop ChargersUniversal chargers are commonly available as replacements for many of the leading laptop brands. Some even span multiple brands and are packaged with multiple sets of 'tips' or 'pins', the part of the charger that connects directly to your laptop. As we covered in our help guide on power supply pin sizes, measuring the pin size required for your laptop can be a real challenge and impossible if you no longer have the original charger to hand. Universal laptop power adaptors are always produced by third party brands, and the same power supply is often re-branded by different companies across popular marketplaces. Advantages of buying a Universal Laptop Charger
Disadvantages of buying a Universal Laptop Chargers
In summary for universal laptop power adaptors, we can't recommend them as there are too many factors that can risk causing damage to your laptop. Compatible or Third Party Laptop ChargersCompatible laptop chargers are produced by non-OEM manufacturers and designed to be an exact replacement for specific laptops. All of the laptop chargers sold on The Power Supply Shop are within this category and are produced by Classic Service Parts, a German manufacturer that has developed parts and accessories for consumer electronics since 2000. Based on this, you might think we're somewhat biased in this area, but we have several good reasons why a compatible laptop power supply presents a great choice as a replacement: Advantages of buying a third party manufactured Laptop Charger (from The Power Supply Shop)
Disadvantages of buying a third party laptop charger With the above advantages of buying a replacement with us in mind, naturally we need to discuss other third party manufacturers of laptop chargers. A quick browse on Amazonof a popular (and quite old - circa 2005) laptop model such as the HP DV1000 shows at least 5 third party chargers available. Here are our main potential disadvantages to keep in mind when buying a third party replacement:
In summary, check reviews and search for the company before you go ahead with buying a third party laptop charger. Across the marketplaces we sell our products on, we've gained over 18,000 reviews and feedback ratingswho can attest to the quality of our products and service. We've been supplying power supplies and laptop chargers to customers for over a decade, so please do get in touch if you're unsure on what laptop adapter is right for your device. ConclusionWith so many options when buying a replacement laptop charger online, it can be a challenge to make the right choice. That's why we've put so much effort into making things as simple as possible with our model searchand help guides. Ultimately you need to weigh up the options on these three factors:
If you have any questions relating to laptop chargers, do get in touch with our support team. We're a helpful bunch and we can point you in the right direction. |