Universal Laptop Charger - Are They Worth It?

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  • @Subgunman
    @Subgunman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now you need to investigate how these chargers change voltages. I see they use a three pin adapter to the laptop. Is the "third" pin connected through a resistor of a specific value and or a diode to tell the charger what output voltage to apply to the laptop.

  • @janwitkowsky8787
    @janwitkowsky8787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have a All-in-one PC that uses a laptop-charger.
    And with no experience is such field I was in need of some info.
    Thanks for your hard work :)
    I got the info I needed. :)

  • @noureddinemerradou2806
    @noureddinemerradou2806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Came here from A reply About a charger that broke on Me
    Great tutorial as always , wasn't disappointed with the content
    Salam from Morocco

  • @blogJM
    @blogJM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    These universal charger bricks tend to overheat. I don't recommend using it as the main charger, but only as a tool for technicians to test multiple devices.

    • @kaleidoscope8743
      @kaleidoscope8743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      On the off chance you will see this ... what about adapters for power pins.
      My grandson cut the cable on my 10 yr old Gateway. It's 19v 3.42A 65w charger. The side that plugged into the laptop.
      Acer still makes a replacement, but it has the skinny pin.
      I have the fatter yellow tip with the key fins on the tuning fork pin.
      Will an power pin converter work? What are your thoughts?

    • @lukedavis436
      @lukedavis436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaleidoscope8743 I'm not familiar with gateway as its a US brand, however if the voltage and amperage of the charger matches the laptop, it might just need a tip converter on the charger itself, I see most 19v laptops use a generic connector, perhaps yours does too? Or is it a weird propiertary connector?

  • @FaiyaRay
    @FaiyaRay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I always find it dodgy that most company who did these universal chargers don't even list the manufacturing company. The only one that I trust is Innergie (made by Delta)

  • @lukedavis436
    @lukedavis436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So far I have owned a Sumvision Universal brick for a while, it works for most of my laptop collection, however I did have to buy a bunch of extra tips for it

  • @stevesibaja3123
    @stevesibaja3123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This Universal Laptop charger will work on my Compaq Laptop

  • @trevienseager1755
    @trevienseager1755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That popping sound omg

  • @Yellasnowblzz2000
    @Yellasnowblzz2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome informative video props to you 👏

  • @stevesibaja3123
    @stevesibaja3123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Universal Laptop Charger will work for Compaq, Dell, HP, Acer and other Brands

  • @unvaccinatedAndPureBlood
    @unvaccinatedAndPureBlood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Does it matter what wattage? I've seen some for 65W and I've seen some for 120W

    • @HealMyTech1
      @HealMyTech1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 120W would mean it can power devices that require more wattage than standard powered laptops. Those max ratings however can sometimes be misleading, max could mean max at one time but not continuous wattage. The same is for normal Power Supply Units for desktop computers. This will vary across brands, so make sure you do your homework.

    • @unvaccinatedAndPureBlood
      @unvaccinatedAndPureBlood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HealMyTech1 ok, thanks

    • @kaleidoscope8743
      @kaleidoscope8743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its not like a simple lamp. You have electronic parts inside that can be damaged by the wrong Voltage and Amperage.
      Wattage is a product of voltage and Amperage.
      Voltage and Amperage (current) are VERY important to the health of the electronic parts inside the computer!
      If you underpower it won't work and could damage. If you overpower your computer you can seriously damage internal components.
      You'll noticed that AC Power adapters tell you the voltage and current (amps) frequency (hertz), but do not list the watts. Because voltage and current draw are vitally important.
      Be sure you use the same thing as your manufacturer's specifications for your ac power adapter.
      1) Use your pc brand & model number when looking for a replacement adapter. OR If you have the adapter , use its serial number.
      2) be sure to match Volts and Amps and hertz specified by the manufacturer.
      3) get the same power pin receptacle and tuning pin diameters..(fitment).
      4) and the correct wall cable making sure the connector at the adapter is correct and it has the 3-prong AC wall plug.
      Do not cheap out or substitute.

  • @seasonstudios
    @seasonstudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These seem to be a good buy especially if you have or work on a number of different laptops.

  • @EastAngliaUK
    @EastAngliaUK 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I often buy chargers on ebay as laptops are much cheaper when they don't have a charger.

  • @tahaamjad104
    @tahaamjad104 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how voltage variation work on this? does the connectors have built-in voltage regulator or is it some feedback system that tells the charger that which connector is connected? and what is the base voltage of adapter?

    • @BobRooney290
      @BobRooney290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hah, also asked this. hopefully someone will reply. it makes no sense to me.

    • @yudhachandra1612
      @yudhachandra1612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BobRooney290 very likely its just trafo and buck converter/pwm, the voltage output can be varied by changing pot in the converter/pwm. just a guess tho.

  • @BobRooney290
    @BobRooney290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how is that possible that the tips differentiate the voltage? is there a resistor in each one?

  • @andrewdupuis1151
    @andrewdupuis1151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i got one at the source other day they are great to have

  • @Eged282
    @Eged282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These pops and clicks sounds are annoying..otherwise great video:)

    • @HealMyTech1
      @HealMyTech1  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback, yes indeed, this is an older video now and I have stopped using these pops a while ago based in similar feedback...!

  • @raflilah2526
    @raflilah2526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Indonesia just 5.29$

  • @waseemnezar2635
    @waseemnezar2635 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it available?

  • @ZaHra-tl5fx
    @ZaHra-tl5fx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its good for windos10 charging ....

    • @danielsingh9643
      @danielsingh9643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This will work for any laptop

    • @ZaHra-tl5fx
      @ZaHra-tl5fx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielsingh9643 very thankful for you brother

  • @naddy1013
    @naddy1013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I got one like that and on the day I got it and plugged it in it blew up 😭

    • @HealMyTech1
      @HealMyTech1  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Must have been a dodgy one, did you contact seller/manufacturer?

    • @naddy1013
      @naddy1013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HealMyTech No I didn’t

  • @MrFreekyJ
    @MrFreekyJ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    cheers

  • @KylesDigitalLab
    @KylesDigitalLab 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this fry your system? I have a Targus universalone that is 19.5V MAX but my laptop is only 16V.

    • @HealMyTech1
      @HealMyTech1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would doubt that just the voltage would fry it, unless its a bad quality charger in the first place, and not about the voltage.

    • @rockerpaluza
      @rockerpaluza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it can..the 19.5V power will go to electronic component that expect 16V. This component normally can tolerate small voltage variance, but in your case the variance is too big (21.8%)..19.5-16=3.5v...3.5/16 x 100 =21.8%

    • @lukedavis436
      @lukedavis436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would recommend buying a universal charger with a user settable voltage (like a slider switch) that way you have absolute confirmation that its the voltage you need

  • @Smartphonekanalen
    @Smartphonekanalen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plopp