Check if your Gateway S-7200C AC adapter has ceased working

PR Log (Press Release) – Jun 07, 2009 – Like all other electronic devices, laptop ac adapter eventually stop working. There are many causes from excessive wire bending, exposure to extreme temperatures, or simply that it’s an aging laptop ac adapter. Unfortunately there is no definitive amount of time that your Gateway S-7200C AC adapter will last. Your Gateway S-7200C AC adapter lifespan is dependant on how much they’re used. Below I list ways of checking if your Gateway S-7200C AC adapter has ceased working.
First, you should check your laptop. Your Gateway S-7200C AC adapter may not power your laptop due to a loose connector. Make sure all connectors are inserted correctly. Also, check the adapter box. Gateway S-7200C AC adapter often have an LED light that lights up when your Gateway ac adapter is powering your laptop. If this light is off, then your laptop is not receiving any power.
Once you have checked all your Gateway S-7200C AC adapter’s connectors take a look at the electrical outlet. The problem could simply be that the power socket you’re connected too is no longer working. Change sockets to rule it out.
Then, check your Gateway S-7200C AC adapter. A bent cable can be the culprit of a malfunctioning laptop ac adapter. Think of this like a garden hose. If you pinch or bend a garden hose while it is running water, the water will not exit the hose. A Gateway ac adapter works in the same basic way.
Original Gateway S-7200C AC adapter review
Brand: Original
Weight: 322g
Dimension (LWH): 210.0 x 110.0 x 32.0(mm)

Gateway S-7200C AC adapter 65W original (http://www.usadapter.com/Laptop-Gateway-Adapter/Gateway- ...)Description:
Input: AC100-240V (worldwide use)
Output: DC19V 3.42A
Power: 65W
Outlet: 3-prong
Connecter size:  
   Internal Diameter: 2.5mm
   External Diameter: 5.5mm
Item Includes: AC Adapter and Power Cord.
Brand New !

Gateway S-7200C AC adapter 65W original Warranty: 12 months warranty

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