It's like a pipe, but the water stays still?

[c9]

I do not get electricity. Luckily, that's not a prerequisite for purchasing and using it. Otherwise I would be in trouble. Can anybody help me with this?

I have a new laptop, with an AC adapter as listed below. I also have a spare AC adapter from another computer (but the same company), with slightly different specs. The connector is the same, so it's physically possible to plug in either one. What I want to know is, is it OK for me to plug in either one? I've been told by someone smarter than me that I should not. Just wondering why.

	Original	Potential Adoptee
Output	19.5V	19.5V
	3.34A	4.62A

Comments

[c9.livejournal.com]

Yeah, further research I've done agrees. Even though I *know* what the different things mean, part of me just doesn't get it. Oh well. Might as well just give up and try to understand the next thing instead.

[primary-suspect.livejournal.com]

I know what happens you apply too many volts to an electrical component... They go *POP*! As I saw first hand when a guy plugged his radio alarm clock into an outlet in France without a power converter. It worked fine for about 5 minutes before it popped and started smoking.

[jpman.livejournal.com]

Tracy did the same thing when we got to Ireland. Her radio lasted abour 10 seconds. The amusement I got from the look at her face lasted all day.