laptop power supply question

[packersfan036]

I have a Lenovo legion y520 gaming laptop. a oem charger cost is around 70 dollars, I can get a aftermarket for 16 dollars. big difference. my question Is, is it safe to use a aftermarket charger? all the specs match as well.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Some cheap replacement chargers are an accident waiting to happen, others from more reputable sources are usually trustworthy (ie those from PC World/Currys Digital) as reflected in the higher price --- personally I'd always buy OEM replacement where possible, and where not possible I'd be looking to spend a bit more than the UK equivalent of 16 dollars --- ridiculously cheap for a power brick (and you have to ask yourself why).

 

[packersfan036]

Some cheap replacement chargers are an accident waiting to happen, others from more reputable sources are usually trustworthy (ie those from PC World/Currys Digital) as reflected in the higher price --- personally I'd always buy OEM replacement where possible, and where not possible I'd be looking to spend a bit more than the UK equivalent of 16 dollars --- ridiculously cheap for a power brick (and you have to ask yourself why).

it does have a 12 month warranty, and 24 hr support, cant beat that.