Cell Phone Chargers - 5 Things To Know When Purchasing One

Cell phone chargers come in a broad range of prices and quality

. There are several things to watch out for when purchasing one. Knowing whether or not it is an OEM charger, whether or not it has an IC chip, what the warranty is, the location of the company selling the charger, and the return policy will help ensure you get a high-quality charger that will not damage your phone.

1) OEM Chargers "" OEM, or original equipment manufacturer, cell phone chargers are made by the company that makes your cell phone. For instance, a Motorola brand charger is the OEM charger for Motorola phones. Some cell phone owners will take a phone worth hundreds of dollars and then charge it with a cheap, poor-quality, aftermarket charger. The results of this can be expensive, as almost all manufacturer warranties are voided if a cell phone is damaged using a non-OEM charger. As a result, you should always make sure any charger you buy is authentic in the case of OEM units and therefore protects you and your phone.

2) IC Chip - Any good charger will have overcharge protection embedded in the form of an IC Chip or similar technology. This protects the phone and battery from damage due to overcharging or overheating. A charger without overcharge protection should never be used.

3) Warranty - A good-quality aftermarket charger should come with at least a 1 year warranty. You should also make sure the company who manufactured the charger guarantees it will not damage your phone and promises a replacement if the phone is damaged. There are hundreds of inexpensive, very poor-quality chargers on the market with no protection to the user in the event of damage. It is important to purchase chargers only from companies that have a proven track record of quality and support for their items. If you are purchasing an OEM charger and the store requires return of the charger to them if defective, it is unlikely it is an authentic OEM item (normally, a defective item would be shipped back to the manufacturer). These types of chargers can be the most dangerous to use with your phone.

4) Location of the company selling the charger - In the last year or so, a number of companies out of Hong Kong have started offering products on the internet shipped directly from China (this can often be determined by looking at the company"s return policy and address). If a charger from a company based overseas damages your phone, it is unlikely you will have any protection. When you see OEM items on these websites, they are almost always counterfeit OEM items.

5) Return policy - Anytime a company requires you to return an OEM cell phone charger to them versus the manufacturer, a red flag should go up. This is almost always a good indication the cell phone charger is not authentic.

All too often people save a couple of dollars on a poor-quality charger only to have their phone damaged. It is not worth it to chance your expensive phone with a charger with no guarantees! Knowing whether or not a charger is an OEM charger, whether or not it has an IC chip, what the warranty is, the location of the company selling the charger, and the return policy will ensure you get a high-quality charger that won"t damage your phone.

by: Alan King

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