Choosing the Best Charger for Your Laptop

It happens to the best of us: your laptop charger gets ruined by your teething puppy or the metal tip gets bent or breaks off. No matter how your laptop charger became broken the result is the same. Once the laptop runs out of battery, you cannot use the laptop until the charger is replaced. Choosing the best charger for your laptop can be difficult, but with the right guidance, you will be online or at work again within minutes.

A new laptop charger that is made especially for your computer can run as much as $100 at your favorite home electronics or battery supply store. However, most of these chargers come with a warranty that guarantees that you are covered if the charger is defective or if it damages your computer. In addition, you can usually be assured that these chargers are made to American standards and from quality parts.

If you do not have the cash for one of these chargers, you can find a workable model online. Many discount computer supply stores and even online auctions feature laptop chargers for as low as $25 or even less. However, make sure to read the fine print. Check your old cord for the volts, Hz, and Amps. This information should be listed on the cord. Select the cord you are purchasing online with this information. In this case, there is no such thing as "close enough"; the new cord must have the same exact specifications as the original laptop charger or your computer may become damaged. Also, be aware that these cords usually do not have a warranty and you may be taking your chances on the quality of the cord.

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