How to identify a genuine adapter using s… (2024)

FAQs

How to check if an adaptor is original or not? ›

There are a few things you can check before using your charger to find out if it's a fake or not. Check for safety marks and text on the plug. Look out for the CE mark missing which should sit between the two bottom pins on the underside of the charger, or any spelling mistakes in the text.

Please locate the AC adapter part number and serial number on the AC adapter label located on the underside of the AC adapter. The AC adapter part number begins with G71C (G71C********). The AC adapter serial number is 12 or more digits (up to 17 digits) starting with the letter “T” or “alphanumeric character”.

When considering a wall adapter, you need to know what type of voltage your device needs: AC or DC. You should also look for a recommended charging current listed on the device you are powering. From there, decide whether you want regulated or unregulated, and linear or switching.

If you have access to a Mac, you can connect it via USB and read the serial number “electronically” in properties. However, your best assurance of a genuine article is by purchasing from Apple or an authorized reseller and breaking the tamper-evident packaging seals yourself.

For USA there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.

If you have a voltmeter/multimeter, you can check the output voltage on the output connector or you can find another piece of equipment with the same voltage requirements and an equivalent or smaller current demand and see if it powers that successfully.

Using an adapter with the wrong voltage can lead to severe damage. For instance, an adapter with too high a voltage can cause overheating, leading to potential fires, while too low a voltage may result in insufficient power, causing your device to malfunction. Amperage, or current, is equally important.

While both words are understood internationally, adhering to regional spelling (i.e., 'adapter' in American English and 'adaptor' in British English) demonstrates attentiveness and respect towards linguistic preferences and can also reflect well in professional and academic contexts.

A genuine plug will sound and feel solid, whilst counterfeit models will make a pronounced “plasticy” noise and feel hollow. As counterfeit chargers contain very few, if any, of the higher quality components required for safety, they are usually significantly lighter than genuine chargers.

WiFi Adapters

You can find the model and version number, serial number, and MAC address on the sticker underneath or at the back of the device.

How do I know if my USB cable is original? ›

Check to make sure that the product packaging has a USB certification emblem on it. Make sure that the Belkin (or other certified manufacturer) logo is straight and not blurred or crooked on the cable and/or the product packaging. If it seems like too good of a deal, it probably is.