Laptop Charges question ??

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    i using HP laptop which come with a 18.5V charger, recently my charger my charger spoil and i replace with another (IBM) but only 16V charger, it seem like ok but i'm not sure will it good for long run and would it hurt my laptop ?
    thanks
     
    SonnyCooL, Jul 22, 2009 IP
  2. terminator69

    terminator69 Notable Member

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    I guess it depends on what your laptop needs. Does it mention it?
     
    terminator69, Jul 22, 2009 IP
  3. SonnyCooL

    SonnyCooL Peon

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    my laptop need 18.5v charger, currently using 16V IBM charger due to ori charger blow :( , it seem like working perfectly but i'm not sure will it harm my laptop ??
     
    SonnyCooL, Jul 23, 2009 IP
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    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    It's generally a very bad idea to jam different volts into anything than what is specified. Sticking to specified volts matters.

    - Dynashox -
     
    dynashox, Jul 23, 2009 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Volts AND amps matter. If you connect a fire hose to a garden sprinkler, something's going to give.

    Get ready for the magic blue smoke.
     
    Kerosene, Jul 23, 2009 IP
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    enhu Well-Known Member

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    its just fine. but probably it will take long before it will fully be charged.
    it is still recommended you use the right volts.
     
    enhu, Jul 23, 2009 IP
  7. SonnyCooL

    SonnyCooL Peon

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    actually it wont charger ..... i just used it without charging now before my new charger arrived :)
     
    SonnyCooL, Jul 23, 2009 IP
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    You should take both computer and chargers to your local IT business in your town or city and have the batteries tested. Tell the IT just what you have told us and I am sure they will advise you further.:cool:
     
    munibhero, Jul 23, 2009 IP
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    that makes sense, you can run most laptops off of a reduced voltage charger but not have then put juice back on to the battery because the charging circuit runs off of a direct connection from the input power. If the the voltage isn't there then it just powers the laptop...
     
    Dave Parish, Jul 23, 2009 IP
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    cricketer Banned

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    U can use 16volt charger if your 15.5 volt charger is blownn. No problem.
     
    cricketer, Jul 25, 2009 IP