Resolved. adapter went up in flames!

[Deactivated] on 01/12/2014 - 22:07
Last edited 03/12/2014 - 22:12

Hi,
My laptop charger just went up in flames..literally!!! Can someone find me a bargain for a new one pls?

Thanks:-)

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Edit:this is what my current adapter looked like http://imgur.com/bTgtJKQ n http://imgur.com/pw0VXeS .The tip is blue
.Almost every other adapter for the Acer Aspire Timeline X 5830tg that I've seen online has a yellow tip:-(

Edit: I've replied to some comments under hubby's username.Forgot to log in.
Edit 2: thanks everyone for the kind advice and suggestions :-) Much appreciated.Got a LiteOn off eBay.

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Comments

  • Davo1111 on 01/12/2014 - 22:23
    +1

    Measure the plug with a ruler - if it matches, get this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AC-Adapter-ADP-90CD-DB-FOR-Acer-9…

    Otherwise this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-AC-Adapter-Charger-for-Acer-A…

    Voltage is the same, just double check the plug.

    • retiredfeline on 01/12/2014 - 22:27
      +1

      What Davo1111 said. The voltage and current capacity need to match and Davo's found the right one, only the size of the jack needs to match now. Colour of the plastic is irrelevant.

      If you have a local Freecycle group, put a wanted ad there. Sometimes people have a spare one.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/12/2014 - 22:51

      Thanks :-) I've contacted them yesterday, with the pics but have not received a reply yet.

      Edit: Using hubby's laptop. Forgot to log in under my username. Wicket1120

      • Davo1111 on 02/12/2014 - 02:35
        +1

        pics don't tell them anything, just get a ruler and measure it yourself.

    • elusive on 02/12/2014 - 00:22
      +1

      Ehhhh… a big YMMV on those generic replacements. Dunno about Acer, but they are known to have issues providing the correct signals to charge Dell and HP laptops. Also, speaking of going up in flames…

      I've had some luck in the past by searching for auctions for OEM adapters - there's a lot floating around from dead laptops but not much buyer interest.

  • thejew on 01/12/2014 - 22:24
    +6

    Pictures of fire?

  • Cheeper on 01/12/2014 - 22:27

    Liteon? on a Acer laptop? Buy the lappy second hand?
    Officeworks, Jaycar, and last resort DSE sell them.
    Alternatively look for a computer repair place nearby, they usually have used ones from busted laptops.
    Make sure you get one with the correct output voltage & amps and the right laptop connector, they all vary.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/12/2014 - 23:03

      Bought laptop new. I had the laptop repaired under warranty, they might have swapped the charger then. But that was 2 years ago.

  • morpheu on 01/12/2014 - 22:29

    Liteon is the OEM for Acer right? just ring up Acer, make a big fuss over how it was really dangerous and unsafe and they might send you a replacement for free

    • [Deactivated] on 01/12/2014 - 22:58

      Called them and was told that the adapter has been engineered in such a way that it auto-destructs to prevent damage to the laptop. Cldn't b bothered arguing, was busy at work.

  • ukmark on 02/12/2014 - 01:20
    +1

    Liteon is one of the genuine Acer AC adapter manufacturers.

    The size of the tip is the same for both the 19v 4.74a Blue tipped adapter and the 19v 3.42a Yellow tipped adapter.

    As yours is the 19v 4.74a, you want a 90w adapter if you are going for a universal replacement, or buy one of eBay. Any adapter made for an Acer that is 19v 4.74a will do as they are all the same.

  • BobD on 02/12/2014 - 07:38
    +1

    If you want a replacement in a hurry then Jaycar has several that could do the job. You will pay more there than you would on eBay but you will have it sooner. Take your laptop and the power supply with you and they will be able to help you better. Here is one that may suit http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3476

  • Forfiet on 03/12/2014 - 21:26

    Liteon more like light up(on fire)……

    But In truth Liteon are the OEM for many products, dunno why that happened to you….. oh well :)

    • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2014 - 22:16

      On the same day, found my sg s3 screen smashed and the charger for my Asus memopad has gone missing..it was one of those weekends:-(

      • Forfiet on 04/12/2014 - 03:10

        Darn mate!, you really have my sympathy….. I'd hate to have anything broken or missing out of my major use items.

      • morpheu on 04/12/2014 - 19:37

        what a coincidence, my partner's S3 also just got a cracked lcd! must be one of the earlier "non bendy" smartphones! lol
        ps lcd replacement is >$100, let me know if you find it cheaper

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