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My item shipped from Hong Kong and as far as I can tell, is not the OEM part I expected (unless Toshiba is a.k.a. GD-JY-SHDZ COMP CO., LTD.). It is of inferior quality and durability compared to my original; light and flimsy, much shorter cords, no tie-off band. BUT, it was low priced ($49 shipped), it's working, and seems it will make a good backup. So, fair.

The reason I bought this is because the original adapter cord for my laptop kept falling out of the back of the computer. This product fixed the problem but only a little bit. I wouldn't recommend getting this product to fix that problem. Other than that the product works great and is smaller than the original!

I bought this specifically because the description said it was a Toshiba brand product. What I received is not. That is not the issue, however. This is a two-part AC adapter where one part "plugs into" the transformer portion of the second part. The problem is that the parts do not stay connected well enough to keep the electrical current flowing. It takes too much finagling to get it to work in the first place, having to find just the right connection. Once found, a slight movement and no power flow to the laptop. I am currently trying to return this part as defective.

That said, the original order process and delivery went well with Northparts, hence the two-star rating. I will update the review to let you know how the return process goes.

Seller was quick to respond. It was an easy transaction. The power adapter works like it's suppose to. No problems. Thanks for having a replacement for the one that was stolen.

TOTALY USELESS. AFTER 2 MONTHS THE PLUG BECAME NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAD TO GO TO RADIO SHACK AND BUY A NEW PLUG AND CONNECT TO CABLE.