Laptop AC Adapter and Laptop Battery Question

The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced. HP
however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC adapters
for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these other AC
adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need to
match the laptop battery it's connected to.

Justin wrote:

> The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced. HP
> however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC adapters
> for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these other AC
> adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need to
> match the laptop battery it's connected to.

At the very least, the substitute AC adapter should be able to provide
the same power specifications as the original in addition to having the
proper power pin-outs for the specific laptop. Not all power "bricks",
although they might look identical, might not be.

GHalleck wrote:
> Justin wrote:
>
>> The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced.
>> HP
>> however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC
>> adapters
>> for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these
>> other AC
>> adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need
>> to
>> match the laptop battery it's connected to.
>
> At the very least, the substitute AC adapter should be able to provide
> the same power specifications as the original in addition to having the
> proper power pin-outs for the specific laptop. Not all power "bricks",
> although they might look identical, might not be.

And check the specs (more specifically) on its output voltage, max or rated
output current - and make certain the output polarity is correct for his
laptop.

"Justin" <Justin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E861BB64-DB8A-4845-B0F4-A1399BD24A01@microsoft.com...
> The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced.
> HP
> however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC
> adapters
> for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these other
> AC
> adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need to
> match the laptop battery it's connected to.

You would have been better off cross posting this rather than multiposting
it. At least that way the responses in the other groups would be visible to
all the groups.

Read this Q&A:

http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/Lapto...lems-2.htm#psu

Eric - http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/


"Justin" wrote:

> The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced. HP
> however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC adapters
> for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these other AC
> adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need to
> match the laptop battery it's connected to.

While a little more expensive you can buy a "Universal" Notebook
AC-to-DC adapter at Radio Shack. I use one for notebook repair
where the power brick is missing or defective. The output voltage
is selectable and comes with an assortment of plugs. It is important
that you orient the +/- terminals correctly. Usually, a notebook will
have a label on the bottom that has power information. Also if you
have a Batteries+ store in your area they usually have a large choice
of AC power units for notebooks. The Radio Shack unit is a lot
more expensive than a OEM replacement - running around ~$90.



"Eric" <Eric@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E6167520-E8D4-4A7B-B3A4-218E83000971@microsoft.com...
> Read this Q&A:
>
> http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/Lapto...lems-2.htm#psu
>
> Eric - http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
>
>
> "Justin" wrote:
>
>> The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced.
>> HP
>> however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC
>> adapters
>> for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these
>> other AC
>> adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need
>> to
>> match the laptop battery it's connected to.

On Mar 26, 12:40*am, Justin <Jus...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced. HP
> however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC adapters
> for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these otherAC
> adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need to
> match the laptop battery it's connected to.

The AC adapter does not connect directly to the battery. It connects
to the laptop's AC In jack which is then connected to the laptop's
power system and battery charger.

If HP does not sell the correct AC adapter for your laptop, you are
then limited to look accross the Internet for a used one or a "end of
live" product sale.

On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:40:00 -0700, Justin
<Justin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced. HP
>however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC adapters
>for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these other AC
>adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need to
>match the laptop battery it's connected to.

Why ask HERE? What does this purely hardware related question have to
with XP?? NOTHING.

Ask elsewhere

On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:46:22 -0000, "M.I.5¾"
<no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote:

>
>"Justin" <Justin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>news:E861BB64-DB8A-4845-B0F4-A1399BD24A01@microsoft.com...
>> The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced.
>> HP
>> however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC
>> adapters
>> for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these other
>> AC
>> adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need to
>> match the laptop battery it's connected to.
>
>You would have been better off cross posting this rather than multiposting
>it. At least that way the responses in the other groups would be visible to
>all the groups.
>

They'd be better off asking somewhere where it would be appropriate,
dip.

Justin wrote:
> The AC adapter to a HP zd8000 laptop is broken and needs to be replaced. HP
> however nolonger sells the AC adapter but sells a number of other AC adapters
> for the zd8000. My question is, would it be okay to use one of these other AC
> adapters with the current laptop battery? i.e. Does the AC Adapter need to
> match the laptop battery it's connected to.


Only HP could possibly answer that question, as they have access to all
of the pertinent technical specifications.


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