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Q: What size AC adapter should be used with Gateway notebooks and the port replicator?

A: Note: This FAQ is associated to specific Gateway notebooks.

To locate the FAQs specific to your notebook, select your notebook type from our Support Documents page, and then click FAQs.

  • A 90-watt adapter is used for Gateway® notebooks with the ATI video chipset.
  • A 65-watt adapter is used for Gateway notebooks with the Intel® video chipset.
  • A 90-watt adapter is used for the Gateway® M680 and M685 notebooks.
  • When using a port replicator with all the Gateway notebooks use a 120-watt adapter.

AC adapter label graphic This graphic shows one of the labels associated with the power adapters. The output amps can help you identify what size power adapter you have.