[ltp] are all power adapters 16V, w/ same plug?

[Richard Neill]

Paul Fox wrote:
> i have an X41, which came with the 56W (3.5A) power adapter.
> 
> i need a second adapter -- as i browse ebay, can i assume the
> plug is identical on the thinkpad 4.5A adapter?
> 

You should be OK, provided that:

* The plug fits physically.
* The polarity is the same
* The voltage is the same
* The adapter is rated for a current at least as high as the laptop 
requires.

Generally, if it's a thinkpad, and the plug fits, you're OK.

Best wishes,

Richard


P.S. On eBay, make sure you get a genuine IBM part, not a "compatible" 
one. I bought a "compatible" one by mistake, and although it works fine, 
it makes a noticeable whining noise.



> (i couldn't find a thinkwiki page on power adapters...)
> 
> paul
> =---------------------
>  paul fox, pgf@foxharp.boston.ma.us (arlington, ma, where it's 26.4 degrees)