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Hollow · 04-15-2008, 03:20 AM

i recently bought a new AC adapter on ebay for my laptop. it said it was compatible for the specific model of laptop i have. it didn't fit. i noticed the ac adaptors themselves had model numbers, and they were different, so i assumed that was the problem. so i ordered another one that was the same model as the other one (ADP-65HB BB is as specific as it gets) and it didn't fit either. they look exactly the same, except the new doesn't have as many company logos on the brick.
what is going on here...why are two of the same products from the same company with the same model number different from each other? is there some way to figure out what's compatible other than physically trying it out? i'm so confused, and i'm not wasting any more money on guesses at what i need.

robyrob · 04-15-2008, 07:38 AM

what is exact model or product number of your laptop?

the pin in the power jack on your laptop isnt bent is it?

Hollow · 04-15-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

what is exact model or product number of your laptop?

the pin in the power jack on your laptop isnt bent is it?

the model is gateway MT6841. the pin isn't bent or damaged...the original ac adapter still fits, it just doesn't work.

robyrob · 04-15-2008, 04:07 PM

strangely enough, I find at least 2 different part numbers for the adapter through Gateway, apparently they have them made by at least three different manufacturers.

They list the 2527829R65-Watt which is the 65 watt adapter and the 2521997R which is a 90 watt adapter, I can't find any find any info on which tip it uses.

which part numbers do you have on the original one and what watt rating is it?

a lot of aftermarket manufacturers will say that their adapters are compatible, but they sometimes need an adapter tip.

robyrob · 04-15-2008, 09:51 PM

well, i don't know how much you have spent so far, but one safe option would be to try a universal laptop AC adapter like one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BRGFPG
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Note.../dp/B0014UP7HQ

Hollow · 04-15-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

well, i don't know how much you have spent so far, but one safe option would be to try a universal laptop AC adapter like one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BRGFPG
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Note.../dp/B0014UP7HQ

that looks like it will work...i'll give one of those a try, thanks.

Hollow · 04-30-2008, 01:53 PM

well i couldn't really figure out how to work it because it has controls and such on it, but rather than learning about it, my dad is insisting we send it back because it "doesn't work". so...i really don't know what's going to happen now.

Hollow · 04-30-2008, 04:26 PM

aww. first all of ****ing was censored, and now whore?

Janice · 04-30-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

aww. first all of ****ing was censored, and now whore?

TJ wants the thread titles clean. As for ****ing, that's not allowed anyway. The rule is to type the swear out and let the system filter it. Just doing my duty here, Sarah.

Hollow · 04-30-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

TJ wants the thread titles clean. As for ****ing, that's not allowed anyway. The rule is to type the swear out and let the system filter it. Just doing my duty here, Sarah.

i understand. just wasnt expecting it. :-D

Janice · 04-30-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

i understand. just wasnt expecting it. :-D

I know. I'm sorry.

Fleet · 04-30-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I know. I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry. Swearing doesn't belong on a TV-related message board anyway. And it's not necessary at all.

Hollow · 04-30-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Don't be sorry. Swearing doesn't belong on a TV-related message board anyway. And it's not necessary at all.

this is a PG-13 board.

Fleet · 04-30-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

this is a PG-13 board.

Right. And swearing isn't (and shouldn't) be allowed. It is rude and vulgar and offends many people (even those who don't speak up about it).

Fortunately, many young people agree:
http://www.nocussing.com

Hollow · 04-30-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Right. And swearing isn't (and shouldn't) be allowed.

oh please. i've seen administrators and respected moderators swear on here many times. people who are offended by it shouldn't be a PG-13 rated board.

"We are a PG-13 site ... Mild profanity is commonplace, as is close-form substitutions."

and i'm not jumping on that idiotic bandwagon.

04-15-2008, 03:20 AM	#1
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	laptop question im asking here because gateway customer service is a ***** i recently bought a new AC adapter on ebay for my laptop. it said it was compatible for the specific model of laptop i have. it didn't fit. i noticed the ac adaptors themselves had model numbers, and they were different, so i assumed that was the problem. so i ordered another one that was the same model as the other one (ADP-65HB BB is as specific as it gets) and it didn't fit either. they look exactly the same, except the new doesn't have as many company logos on the brick. what is going on here...why are two of the same products from the same company with the same model number different from each other? is there some way to figure out what's compatible other than physically trying it out? i'm so confused, and i'm not wasting any more money on guesses at what i need.

04-15-2008, 07:38 AM	#2
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04-15-2008, 04:07 PM	#4
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	strangely enough, I find at least 2 different part numbers for the adapter through Gateway, apparently they have them made by at least three different manufacturers. They list the 2527829R65-Watt which is the 65 watt adapter and the 2521997R which is a 90 watt adapter, I can't find any find any info on which tip it uses. which part numbers do you have on the original one and what watt rating is it? a lot of aftermarket manufacturers will say that their adapters are compatible, but they sometimes need an adapter tip.

04-15-2008, 09:51 PM	#5
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	well, i don't know how much you have spent so far, but one safe option would be to try a universal laptop AC adapter like one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BRGFPG http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Note.../dp/B0014UP7HQ

04-30-2008, 01:53 PM	#7
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	well i couldn't really figure out how to work it because it has controls and such on it, but rather than learning about it, my dad is insisting we send it back because it "doesn't work". so...i really don't know what's going to happen now.

04-30-2008, 04:26 PM	#8
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	aww. first all of ****ing was censored, and now whore?