Monday 16 July 2012

Mistakes to avoid When Purchasing a Laptop Computer Battery Charger

By Gilang Aruga


A laptop owner may find themselves with the need to get a replacement laptop battery charger for their computer. This could be required by the malfunctioning of their charger or even the loss of the charger. In these 2 cases buying a replacement charger is vital because it will not be possible to use the laptop. The battery will get exhausted and after the laptop computer will be a lot less helpful or convenient.

While purchasing a replacement charger shouldn't be a difficult issue, it is possible to make some mistakes that may lead to great loss vis money and ones precious time. Some mistakes may be perilous for the portable computer battery, other parts of the computer or even the laptop computer itself. Being informed about such possible mistakes would therefore make one wiser while purchasing a laptop computer charger and avoid the losses that can come with such mistakes.

One possible mistake is buying a charger that isn't compatible with your laptop. This will mostly cost re cash and perhaps the time expended on returning and getting a reimbursement or replacement if the device had a guaranty. A much more serious problem could be having purchased a charger that appears to fit but is harmful to your laptop battery or laptop in total. To prevent this mistake, it is advisable to buy from the manufacturer of your portable computer or their authorised dealer. You can also buy from other sellers but ensure you get a charger that is compatible with your model of laptop computer. If at all possible, carry your old charger with you or maybe the laptop itself. Always check the specs on the charger to ensure they match your laptop manufacturer's directions.

Another frequent mistake is purchasing a used laptop computer charger. With this comes the chance of purchasing a charger that's beyond its standard life or getting near the end of its life. This has the possibility of ruining both your battery and other PC components. The reality is you may not tell how long the charger has been used and if it is damaged or not. The best thing is to ensure you buy a fresh charger for confidence.

Another mistake to be suspicious of is purchasing a fake charger for laptop battery. It's a big risk and especially if you are purchasing their charger online. There are many underhand dealers which will knowingly sell you a fake for an original charger. Even though it is awfully difficult for a standard person to eradicate this risk completely, one can decrease the risk to some extent in a lot of ways. It's sensible to buy from credible sellers and if possible from the manufacturer of one's laptop PC or their authorised dealer. That way, the chance is reduced significantly. Otherwise, one will need to rely on some level of trust and hope things will turn out right.




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