[ltp] Alternative power supply for A31
Kelvin KAN
linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:51:43 +0800
Sorry, I didn't realize the Lenovo plug is now diff from IBM. I am a
big looser. I've invested in a total of 3 extra PSU for my diff
workplaces. They can't be used in future TP models :(
Richard Neill wrote:
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> Kelvin KAN wrote:
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>> Thinkpad power supply connectors are univeral (at least in the IBM era).
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> There is a sensible reason for the new connector: the voltage on the
> new supplies is different. This protects against laptop burnout!
> The earlier supplies might have different current capabilities, but
> the worst that could happen there is (unlikely) PSU burnout.
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> Richard