New Adapter for HP Spare 402018-001 Dc359a Ppp09h 380467-003 Hp-0k065b13 LF 65W- Laptop AC Power Adapter

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001NUL2TY
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• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (197 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #44 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Laptop & Netbook Computer Accessories > Chargers & Adapters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 14, 2008

Product Description

Input Voltage Range: AC 100V - 240V / Output Voltage: DC 18.5V Output Current: 3.5A

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A little shoddy... But that's okay., December 2, 2009

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B. Smith (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Adapter for HP Spare 402018-001 Dc359a Ppp09h 380467-003 Hp-0k065b13 LF 65W- Laptop AC Power Adapter (Electronics)

This adapter comes in two pieces: (1) A simple three-prong cord that attaches to the wall; and (2) an AC adapter that accepts the wall cord and connects to the laptop.

The wall cord is pretty shoddy. The rubber is very stiff and doesn't bend easily. After using this adapter for only two weeks, the rubber wrapping the cord has come disconnected from the plug and there's about a 1/4-inch gap where I can see the underlying wired (themselves wrapped in rubber, so it's not a shock hazard). Also, because of the stiffness of this cord, it doesn't coil well. In fact, I'm pretty sure my twice-daily coiling of the cord is the reason it came apart like it did.

But I'm not really worried about the wall cord. It uses a standard PC connector to attach to the AC adapter, so it's functionally identical to all other PC power cords. I have a thousand of those cords lying around, so I'm not worried.

On the other hand, the AC adapter (with its own smaller cord for connecting to the laptop) is much better. It uses a softer, more flexible rubber, and I expect it to be much more durable.

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EDIT:

Okay, it's been a few more weeks, and this power cord is really falling apart. After just one month of use, there are bare copper wires showing through the cracks. I'm going to have to order another replacement. How annoying.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stopped working after three months, February 26, 2010

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Jewls (SoCal) - See all my reviews

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Believe it, folks. This item stopped working after three months (almost to the day!). I use my computer every day but I do not abuse the cord. In fact, I took extra care with this cord because I wanted it to last longer than it did. I needed a quick, cheap fix when I bought it and this fit the bill. I would recommend you spend a little extra and get the real thing. If you end up replacing the cord more than once you'll spend the same amount anyway. You might as well start out right.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars poor product quality Saftey Hazard, October 6, 2009

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Todd "Pressure wash Doctor" (Ayer ,Ma) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: New Adapter for HP Spare 402018-001 Dc359a Ppp09h 380467-003 Hp-0k065b13 LF 65W- Laptop AC Power Adapter (Electronics)

Bought this product about 6 months ago, works fine but the cord going into the wall and into the power-pack falling apart. Wires exposed on both ends, poor construction/quality and now a safety hazard. No problems with the seller, shipping ect.. Just a poor Product.