Can I Use the Same Car Charger for Both Laptops?

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Using the same car charger for both laptops is acceptable as long as the charger provides at least the same voltage and current output as the manufacturer's charger. The charger in question outputs 18.5V and 4.9 amps, while the original charger provides 18.5V and 2.5 amps. Since the new charger can deliver more current than needed, it will work safely with the second laptop. The key factor is ensuring the voltage matches and the current capacity is sufficient. Overall, this approach should not pose any issues for charging the second laptop.
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I have two laptop computers but a car charger for only one of them. The charger says it produces 18.5V 4.9amps. Will this be OK for the other laptop - the specific charger sold by the manufacturer produces 18.5V 2.5amps. Thanks!
 
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The current specifications on devices like these are the MAXIMUM current the device is able to supply. These devices produce a specific potential (voltage) and the thing you plug into it determines how much current must be delivered.

As long as your new charger can produce as least as much current as your old charger, you should be fine.

- Warren
 
Thanks - i was hoping you'd say that!
 

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