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Computer chargers: compatible or not?

I have two old Gateway computers.I mean XP old.So, I'm wondering if their chargers will be compatible, being that they are both Gateway

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Here is an excerpt from a laptop charger site: Will This Charger Work For My Laptop? The following three condition should be met for you to use this charger safely. You can contact us here if you need further assistance. 1) Output Voltage is within +/- 5% of your old charger's output. For example, if your old charger provides 19.5V, then you can use a charger that provides 20.5V or 18.5V. 2) Output Current is the same or higher than that of your old charger. For example, if your original adapter provides 3.42 Amps, then you can use a charger that provides 3.42 Amps, 3.9 Amps or higher. 3) Connector tip must fit securely into your laptop. So just make sure the voltage is within 5 percent of each other and the amperage required is greater than or equal to. Good luck!
Why don't you plug them in and find out? You can't fry the batteries if that's what you mean, the chargers will give the same voltages, so THAT will be compatible. As for the charger fitting you'll have to find out yourself.

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