10-15-2023 04:10 PM
My original charger started sparking and smoking and so I need to replace it. Unfortunately, I am having difficulty finding a compatible replacement. Some of the listings on amazon seem like they may be compatible, but when I dig deeper in the reviews it looks like they actually are not. I even bought a "universal" charger that I had to bring back because its ASUS adapter didn't fit in the laptop.
Where do I go to find a replacement charger for this laptop? The original charger model is A18-150P1A if that helps.
Thanks.
10-15-2023 08:56 PM
This one looks like it has a slightly smaller plug than the rest. Amazon.com: 180W 150W 20V Charger for MSI Katana GF66 GF76, MSI Pulse GL66 GL76, MSI Pulse WF66 WF76...
Also, what wattage is your original charger?
10-16-2023 12:29 PM
Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately I don't think the dimensions of the plug are right and the AMPs for that one are too high. Honestly if I knew ASUS sold laptops with no plug standardization I would have just went with a different brand.
Do you know if ASUS has a support number I can call to try and get this resolved? I can only find numbers for warranty support and it's not under warranty anymore. Literally all I am trying to do is find a compatible charger...
Thanks again.
10-16-2023 03:35 PM
Chargers can run at different amperages afaik, not just the max one displayed. If the universal charger didn't work, try getting at least one charger from Amazon - just because one person had an issue doesn't mean it's incompatible.
I couldn't find a customer support number specific for your issue (although you could try calling the default one). However, here are some links that might help:
Asus 150W Adapter For Asus FX506LH | Official Asus Partner - A-Accessories.com
I've heard good things about A-Accessories, so they can probably get you a genuine replacement charger, albeit with a long delivery time and a high price.