"Geo" wrote in message
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On Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:44:11 +0000, Lobster

wrote:


One new incoming gadget was an LG mobile phone. As it happens, we
already have an LG charger in the house from another (now stolen) model:
they look physically identical and have the same proprietary jackplugs.

The old wallwart says it puts out 4.8V / 0.9A; but the new one is 5.1V /
0.7A (ie higher volts but lower current).


My suspicion would be that neither are as accurate as stated - but can you
put a
meter probes into the connector of the old one (off load) to check if it
really
is 4.8v?
The lower (if it is) voltage should not cause any damage and the current
available is slightly more than required but again no damage likely.

If the unloaded output voltages are exactly as stated then it is /just/
possible
that battery would not charge fully - but my bet is that there would be no
difference.
Try a google for the phone model number (and charger) to see what
amazon/ebay
etc offer as replacement chargers for that model.

Geo

All so wasteful of resources.

Campaigners get on their hobby-horse about issues like leaving things
plugged in but fail to address the production of items that are not needed.

My pet hate is crap batteries. Little use - shipped from China and end up
polluting our land.