do i need a surge protector for my acer laptop which has a transformer, if there was a surge wouldnt it just blow the transformer ? or would it damage the laptop ?
the laptop has a1 pin connector which i havent seen any surge protectors for.
also i have broadband through the telephone line connected by a wireless netgear router, so again would a surge damage just the router ?
2006-12-04 01:27:51 · 3 answers · asked by gdtmotors 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
better safe than sorry....get a surge protector for your laptop....this one would be cool: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=588970&CatId=0 lot cheaper than a new laptop!
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2006-12-04 01:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A surge could go through the transformer and hurt the laptop, one could also go through the phone line and hurt the router. I would get a surge protector that supports both connections.
2006-12-04 01:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use those surge protectors on all electric appliances and computers you can get them in many sizes and I keep a small one in my laptop bag
2006-12-04 01:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋