Can you replace a laptop power supply?
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S silesh.cProminentAug 28, 2017205100 Nov 17, 2017
I misplaced my laptop power cord. I have the adapter, it is a 200w one, but the power cord is missing. The connector on the adapter is a IEC 320 C13/C14, the same one on desktop power supply and monitors. My question is, can I use one of those cords instead? Will it be fine since I'm using the right adapter? Will something blow up? Any response would be appreciated. 0 Barty1884HonorableApr 16, 2015977013,210300 Nov 17, 2017
Shouldn't be a problem, no. The adapter aspect is doing the work in providing appropriate power to the laptop, the cord is just wall to the adapter. As long as you're not using a ridiculously cheap, poorly spec'd cable with too small a gauge from the power draw, you'll be fine. 0 Barty1884HonorableApr 16, 2015977013,210300 Nov 17, 2017
Shouldn't be a problem, no. The adapter aspect is doing the work in providing appropriate power to the laptop, the cord is just wall to the adapter. As long as you're not using a ridiculously cheap, poorly spec'd cable with too small a gauge from the power draw, you'll be fine. 1 InvalidErrorDistinguishedModerator May 18, 2007295019,26092 Nov 17, 2017
Barty1884 : As long as you're not using a ridiculously cheap, poorly spec'd cable with too small a gauge from the power draw, you'll be fine. 200W from 120V AC is less than 2A, it would be fine even on #24 wires. AFAIK though, the minimum wire gauge for unprotected AC power cords is #18 as the cords have to have thick enough conductors to safely trip 15A breakers under most typical short-circuit and overload conditions. 0 Barty1884HonorableApr 16, 2015977013,210300 Nov 17, 2017
Great info IE! Wasn't sure whether cords that would be a problem would even exist, but figured there was probably a slight chance with all the cheap generic junk knocking around. |