Need new AC adapter
By Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (43077)
Staten Island, New York
May 31, 2022 3:50pm CST
My AC adapter from my Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro laptop hasn’t been working properly. For a while, there have been connection issues and it wouldn’t work. I had to move it around this way and that until the connection worked and the laptop was charging.
Recently, I would hear a spark sound when moving the AC adapter around to try to get a connection but today I also saw a spark. That’s when I noticed that the wire that goes into the AC adapter is ripped. I quickly unplugged it from the wall and turned the laptop off as it was low on battery. I need to buy a new one but have no idea where to look.
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5 responses
@LindaOHio (156276)
• United States
31 May 22
Try Best Buy. They deliver in one day here. Or call Lenovo.
@yukimori (10144)
• United States
31 May 22
This was going to be my suggestion. The store here always keeps a couple of the Insignia universal laptop chargers in stock; they come with several different connectors so you can select the one that fits your laptop, and in my experience they're usually a bit less than the manufacturer might charge for a replacement.
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@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
31 May 22
Best Buy online doesn't seem to have what I need.
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@LindaOHio (156276)
• United States
31 May 22
@yukimori Thank you for commenting.
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@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
2 Jun 22
The power cord is ripped so cannot use it. I don't want to attempt using it. Don't want to see any sparks or deal with possible bigger issues from the sparks.
I've been searching online and either find something that isn't compatible or is on ebay and used. I don't want a used ac adapter. Don't even know if it comes with a power cord..
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@RebeccasFarm (86769)
• United States
2 Jun 22
@lovebuglena What about Amazon any new ones on there?
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
2 Jun 22
@RebeccasFarm I've not come across any. I am on Lenovo website chatting to a sales rep. Maybe he can help.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 May 22
Adapters can be bought everywhere since everyone uses laptops. Walmart also sells them.
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
31 May 22
But it has to fit my laptop specifically. Can't just buy any adapter..
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
1 Jun 22
You have to check the specifications of your laptop charger and buy the right one.
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
2 Jun 22
Yeah. I've been searching for the model # that is on my ac adapter. What I seem to find either is used selling on ebay or something not compatible with my laptop.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
3 Jun 22
@lovebuglena Don't buy which is not compatible for your laptop charger. It will do more harm than good.
@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
5 Jun 22
@lovebuglena It will if the voltage or current input is not tolerated by your laptop.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
31 May 22
You can check to any computer spare parts store.
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
2 Jun 22
I don't know any stores like that around here. There is a store that sells laptops. I can go there and maybe see if someone can help me.
