IBM website says their Thinkpad 390E adaptor uses and Output of 16V and 3.65A.I' wondering will it blow the laptop.I picked it up the laptop and the owner says he hasn't used it for 3yrs and also forgotten the password..The actual generic adaptor is made by. ILAN Elec.Ltd. AC adaptor,model:F19603J,I'm thinking of trying to use on the laptop..I'm trying to salvage this laptop for daughter.Called up IBM no help.Thanks to everyone for your help and suggestions James
2006-09-21 04:32:55 · 4 answers · asked by Jimmey 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
The actual power output isn't much higher in the generic one, so it should be alright. Power is Voltage times Current. (65 Watts vs 58 Watts). The internal computer will have a voltage stepper and a surge protector for when it runs off the cable, which should be good enough.
You won't blow out the computer right away if you're worried. If you turn it on, and nothing happens, unplug the cable and find the right cable.
Still though, keep an eye out for a power supply that more closely matches the factory settings. It will probably be better in the long run.
At 3 years old, you probably are going to need new batteries, as well.
2006-09-21 04:43:45 · answer #1 · answered by luddite extraordinaire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't use a generic ac adaptor... there's a good chance you'll burn out the dc jack inside or possible toast the motherboard... you can find replacement ac adaptors really cheap on ebay. just do a search using the laptop model number. that's how the company i work for purchases new adaptors for laptop repairs and refurbishments.
2006-09-21 04:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by Patti B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't advise it, to be honest. Supplying something with a higher voltage than it is designed for is rarely a good idea.
2006-09-21 04:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by Goffik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On computer stuff wouldnt risk it
12v > 3.5 to 4> amps probably WILL b ok ..
2006-09-21 04:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by Moonlite gambler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋