Buying a spare AC adapter

Pepito · 19th May 2008, 9:54 PM

I want to buy a spare AC adapter for my HP laptop.

So far my choices seem to be either a very expensive purchase from HP as an official spare part or very cheap and nasty looking units from eBay (predominantly shipping from HK.)

Any suggestions of something in between?

googlevich · 20th May 2008, 5:12 PM

there are a couple cheapies on dealextreme which seem to work quite well.

I bought one from there about 6 months ago and have had no complaints.

f3n1x · 21st May 2008, 8:11 PM

Generally I source replacement batteries and power bricks for laptops from www.batterymall.com.au

Alternatively you can try www.pchub.com, they have replacement part of all kinds for almost all laptops, including power bricks.

Pepito · 25th May 2008, 1:09 PM

Thanks, I'll check these places out

MR CHILLED · 25th May 2008, 1:11 PM

Buying them genuine from the companies is ridiculously expensive. I bought a couple for work (Compaq I think) and cost around $95 each.

j_a_h_2077 · 25th May 2008, 1:51 PM

Targus also make / sell power supplies to suit most laptops. I've seen them in Dick Smith Electronics, however they were quite expensive (around $150).

OhFoRkMe · 25th May 2008, 4:20 PM

bought a replacement for a work laptop last week, genuine dell powerpack, $20 or so.

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