Comments for Laptop AC Adapter Replacement

Comment on KG298AA HP Compaq Smart-Tip 90W AC Adapter by Donald B. Morrell

Donald B. Morrell — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:35:55 +0000

Hi, I am hoping you can help me. I have a HP DV6z Quad laptop which came with a hp part number 608428-005 and the spare # is 609940-001″. I ended up wanting to get a extra one to avoid carrying one between home and work.

I contacted HP directly and they asked for the p/n off my original. I got the laptop ac adapter in the mail from HP the other day but this power supply had HP Part No. 608428-001 but had the same spares part no. “Replace With Spare: 609940-001″.

Is this the right replacement for my laptop and is it safe to use because my old hp adapter said 608428-005 while the new one ends with a -001 (even though the new one works I am still worried). From what I see the only technical difference is the original one says 1.6A input while the new one HP sent me says 1.5A input.

Any information you could tell me on the safety is using the part numbers I mentioned above would be great. Rather be safe than having a potential fire threat in the future.

Comment on KG298AA HP Compaq Smart-Tip 90W AC Adapter by Kevin Hulongo

Kevin Hulongo — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:17:53 +0000

I have been seeing so many complaints about the KG298AA adapter but I’m not sure why so many people have problems with it. I’ve had it for at least a year and it works great with my dv6000 (only difference is the part number on the stick is 609940-001 which is only because HP updated it when newer laptop models came out). If more people would just check the compatibility chart to make sure it fit’s your laptop, no one would have any problems with it.

Do you think people are not aware of what the included dongle does making the adapter not work with certain laptops causing the complaints? I mean it’s just a laptop ac adapter – it either works or doesn’t. I would like to hear your thoughts on the KG298AA considering it’s one of the most used power supply for HP laptops and have you ever ran into trouble with it?

Keep up the good information, I am sure you are saving people the hassle of buying the wrong part for their notebook.

Comment on 463955-001 KG298AA HP 90W Smart Pin Dongle AC Adapter Updated Compatibility by Laptop AC Adapter Medic

Laptop AC Adapter Medic — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:38:49 +0000

Queenie,

I am happy to have made your day. Also great to hear that I answered questions you had about laptop ac adapters and power supplies Take care.

Comment on 239704-001 HP Compaq 65W Laptop AC Adapter – 417220-001 DL606A#ABA DC359A by Laptop AC Adapter Medic

Laptop AC Adapter Medic — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:36:56 +0000

Karik,

Glad the information was helpful. Thank you for visiting and reading my writings. Come back anytime you need help.

Comment on 463955-001 KG298AA HP 90W Smart Pin Dongle AC Adapter Updated Compatibility by Queenie

Queenie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:55:10 +0000

Your ansewr was just what I needed. It’s made my day!

Comment on 239704-001 HP Compaq 65W Laptop AC Adapter – 417220-001 DL606A#ABA DC359A by Karik

Karik — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:40:55 +0000

You really found a way to make this whole process esiaer.

Comment on 463955-001 KG298AA HP 90W Smart Pin Dongle AC Adapter Updated Compatibility by Laptop AC Adapter Medic

Laptop AC Adapter Medic — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:40:45 +0000

Bardic,

Have you tried a docking station or port replicator. Some charge when snapped in from the bottom.