Notebook manufacturer no longer stocks power supply - only 2 years old?

DJ-Studd · 5th July 2005, 10:13 AM

Hi Guys.
The distributor of my notebook (HiGrade) no longer stocks the power supplies for it, even though it's only 2 years (if that) old.

It's my understanding that they're required to have spare parts for 5+ years, correct?

I can possible source it from somewhere else (I hope), however it's the principles that matter in this case....

Ta.
-- DJ

Franc · 5th July 2005, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ-Studd

Hi Guys.
The distributor of my notebook (HiGrade) no longer stocks the power supplies for it, even though it's only 2 years (if that) old.

It's my understanding that they're required to have spare parts for 5+ years, correct?

I can possible source it from somewhere else (I hope), however it's the principles that matter in this case....

Ta.
-- DJ

All generics suffer that problem. However look on the bottom youll see the power rating (15V 2.7A of whatever) etc; just pick up a different brand psu (laptop one) off ebay should be fine unless it has some weird plug which it wont being a generic anyhow.

stroggos2k · 5th July 2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Francis Taylor

All generics suffer that problem. However look on the bottom youll see the power rating (15V 2.7A of whatever) etc; just pick up a different brand psu (laptop one) off ebay should be fine unless it has some weird plug which it wont being a generic anyhow.

Even if it does have a different plug he can chop the ends of both and swap them, then solder them back up. If he lacks the skills to do so he can post them to me and I'll take care of it.

decryption · 5th July 2005, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ-Studd

Hi Guys.
It's my understanding that they're required to have spare parts for 5+ years, correct?

There's no law or anything that says that as far as I know. However, I do know that Apple keeps spare parts for all their machines for at least 5 years. I don't think any other OEM manufacturer (Dell, HP, IBM) do that.

itchynads · 5th July 2005, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ-Studd

Hi Guys.
The distributor of my notebook (HiGrade) no longer stocks the power supplies for it, even though it's only 2 years (if that) old.

It's my understanding that they're required to have spare parts for 5+ years, correct?

I can possible source it from somewhere else (I hope), however it's the principles that matter in this case....

Ta.
-- DJ

Targus and Belkin make power supplies for notebooks. They come with a range of power plug adapters that should suit most notebooks.

Parts support is a common problem with generics.

DJ-Studd · 5th July 2005, 11:47 AM

Thanks for the support guys.
I gave Anyware a call on the off chance that they'd have a compatible product... which they did *shock*

It's an "NB 90", manufactured by "FSP". Pretty good unit for a pretty good price. In fact, I picked up 2 of them

So, if anyone has an older notebook, specifically a HiGrade Notino W6700 (Put this here incase anyone else was unfortunate enough to get the same notebook and does a search on it!), give Anyware a shot for power supplies. Now to find a compatible replacement battery. Hrumph...

Ta.
-- DJ

Franc · 6th July 2005, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by itchynads

Targus and Belkin make power supplies for notebooks. They come with a range of power plug adapters that should suit most notebooks.

Parts support is a common problem with generics.

Yeah, I had to buy similar for my second wireless router...I did a dodgy led test to work out which was +ve and -ve though

UUMM · 15th July 2005, 11:08 PM

If you got time comming to city. I have lot of power supply. May find one for you. My phone is 0403 600 937. Dont forgot bring you computer and power supply.

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DJ-Studd Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,616	Notebook manufacturer no longer stocks power supply - only 2 years old? Hi Guys. The distributor of my notebook (HiGrade) no longer stocks the power supplies for it, even though it's only 2 years (if that) old. It's my understanding that they're required to have spare parts for 5+ years, correct? I can possible source it from somewhere else (I hope), however it's the principles that matter in this case.... Ta. -- DJ __________________ http://www.djstudd.com - Primary PC \| Secondary PC \| Firewall successful purchases: faktor, fyreblade, pappasmurf, chuna, cele98, smick707, dadust2, anthonyl, tangcla, worlok, cryogenic, gibbon, iconoclast, weeroonah, gizmo_melb, draxx, drunkborg successful sales: xenon, narcolepsy, yotka, eurismo

5th July 2005, 11:47 AM	#6
DJ-Studd Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,616	Thanks for the support guys. I gave Anyware a call on the off chance that they'd have a compatible product... which they did shock It's an "NB 90", manufactured by "FSP". Pretty good unit for a pretty good price. In fact, I picked up 2 of them So, if anyone has an older notebook, specifically a HiGrade Notino W6700 (Put this here incase anyone else was unfortunate enough to get the same notebook and does a search on it!), give Anyware a shot for power supplies. Now to find a compatible replacement battery. Hrumph... Ta. -- DJ __________________ http://www.djstudd.com - Primary PC \| Secondary PC \| Firewall successful purchases: faktor, fyreblade, pappasmurf, chuna, cele98, smick707, dadust2, anthonyl, tangcla, worlok, cryogenic, gibbon, iconoclast, weeroonah, gizmo_melb, draxx, drunkborg successful sales: xenon, narcolepsy, yotka, eurismo

15th July 2005, 11:08 PM	#8
UUMM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 20	I may can help If you got time comming to city. I have lot of power supply. May find one for you. My phone is 0403 600 937. Dont forgot bring you computer and power supply.