Thursday, October 20, 2011

Items about AC Adapter Maintenance

  The major failure of AC adapter is the poor quality in some components, such as PCB layout, laptop power cord and so on. To avoid it, some details should be paid attention to in the process of maintenance.

  If the charger cannot be repaired on time, a compatible one can be used to replace it as long as the output voltage and current is similar. As there's a voltage stabilizing circuit in it, it is no use to worry out overvoltage or ultraviolet.

  Try to prevent the internal cable from disconnection when winding the laptop power cord. If the laptop cannot gain the power from the charger, install the laptop battery and check if it boots up properly. If so, there must be something wrong with the power cord or the adapter, which can be located by a universal meter.

  It has happened that the adapter damage was a cause of computer motherboard burning. Although the condition of this kind is rare, it is dangerous if the internal voltage stabilizing circuit is out of order.

  Generally, laptop AC adapters don't require much maintenance. If one stops working, however, it's a good idea to simply buy another, as repair would cost more. Since they deal with high voltages, it's not advisable to open an adapter and see what's wrong. It is normal for it to get warm during normal use, but if it's too hot to touch, consider replacing it to prevent future problems. Keep in mind that car adapters draw power directly from your car's battery through its cigarette lighter, so don't keep it plugged in for extended periods without running your car engine.

  Keep in mind that all laptops come with a proprietary AC adapter that plugs into the wall. When shopping for a universal adapter, you'll see that there may be specific plug adapters to fit a wide range of computers. If you want to charge your laptop in your car, choose one with a car adapter. If you have multiple laptops, an adapter with interchangeable plug attachments will allow you to easily swap the adapter from one computer to the other.

Many universal laptop adapters offer automatic voltage switching, USB device charging and compatibility with MP3 and other portable music and video players. A quality adapter should also have an automatic shut-off safety feature if its internal temperature goes above a certain limit.

  Replace the air filter that keeps dust out of the air conditioner's duct system. Dirty filters block airflow, allowing air to bypass the filter and carry dust and dirt directly into the evaporator coil. Keep the air filter clean to lower your energy consumption by 5 to 15 percent.

  Brush clear dust from the soil fins. Take the fin comb or straightening tool and arrange one of several small teeth among the undamaged fins above the bent area. Pull the tool downward, separating the compressed fins. These delicate metal fins transfer temperature efficiently when separated.

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