[GRLUG] laptop power supply

[jtr at jrichards.org]

> On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM, <jtr at jrichards.org> wrote:
>
>> Last night my System76 laptop's power brick died.  The light on the
>> brick
>> is out and it won't charge the laptop.  I've called System76 (waiting
>> for
>> a reply) but it is very doubtful that I can get a replacement from them
>> by
>> tomorrow.
>>
>> I *must* be able to use this laptop by Sunday.  Any recommendations on a
>> local supplier?  The power supply is a Liteon PA-1331-07 (19V, 6.3A).
>> It's
>> a huge brick (I think it puts out around 120-130W).
>
> Why limit yourself to local?  Maybe
> Newegg, eBay, Amazon, etc., has one.
> You will pay overnight shipping rates,
> but maybe get one.

Because I will pay overnight shipping rates.  I would prefer to not pay
overnight shipping rates.  This charger is expensive enough (being 120W
output) without an extra ~$30 shipping charge.

> If there is a real emergency here,
> I have the same laptop and could
> sell you mine for whatever the
> replacement cost is from System 76.
> It's new, and I'm local - not to be
> confused with loco I hope.

Their replacement cost is $85.  I can overnight one from Newegg for less.
Unfortunately, "overnight" is relative to shipping date, not order date.
--
john-thomas



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