Hey everyone! My laptop's power cord is starting to fray, and I know that's not safe. I've checked the adapter that's connected to the laptop, and it seems fine, but I'm not sure what I should look for when replacing the cable that goes from the wall outlet to the adapter. The adapter has an input label that reads "100-240 V ~ 3.5 A 50-60Hz". I get that V stands for volts, A for amps, and Hz for hertz, but I'm having trouble finding a cable that matches that 3.5A rating. I came across one that has a 10A rating instead, and I'm worried it might fry the adapter. Any advice on what I should consider?
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You don't have to worry about getting a cable with higher amps, as long as you're not going lower. The cable's amps rating is just its capacity; your laptop will only draw what it needs. Since this is just about the cord, it usually gets rated around 250V, which should be good enough. Most cables you'll find will likely be rated for at least 10A, so you should be fine! Just make sure the connectors match up and the polarity is correct. Anything you get should work perfectly well!
Thank you! It's a relief to know it's just a cord replacement. I was freaking out about having to replace the whole adapter, which is way more expensive!