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Forums › Laptops and mobile computers › HP AC 90W power adapter - thin plug doesnt fit new laptop needing thick plug....
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#41992 27-Sep-2009 17:33
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Hi there. The power plus sizes on the laptops have changed so I can't use my old spare charger on my HP DV6. Has anybody come across an adapter for the adapter so to speak? Yes I could buy another charger, but this one works and want to avoid spending $99.

Thanks.




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  #263811 14-Oct-2009 09:14
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Hi,

Do you have a Jaycar close to you? You might be able to find a piggy back to make it the smaller/larger connector.

Failing that, if you are handy with a soldering iron, you could buy a new plug and solder it on.
I think the HP needs a 3 wire AC plug? I know most laptops have a small thin wire going to the signal, thick wire(positive), ground shielding which goes to the ground.

I've only fixed up a dell d610, acer 5215. And those both had 3 plug prongs.
If you can't find one at Jaycar. Ebay has all sorts of plugs for about 0.50c NZ + 0.50c NZ shipping

Or:
http://cgi.ebay.com/GENUINE-HP-AC-ADAPTER-CHARGER-DV5-1000-DV6-DV7-DV-5-6-7_W0QQitemZ170390890261QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLaptop_Adapters_Chargers?hash=item27ac16a715#ht_1991wt_1163
$30NZD including shipping, Genuine HP adapter. Just remember to keep the AC adapter half to convert it to NZ pinout. They usually take about 10-14 days to arrive




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