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    External battery voltage question.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by a3r0x, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. a3r0x

    a3r0x Notebook Evangelist

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    a3r0x, Aug 27, 2010
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    You will be fine, 0.5 of a volt will be well within the notebooks power adaptor tolerances.

    Actually 18.5 volts + or - 5% is 0.925 volts, so you should be fine.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Aug 27, 2010
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  3. JimmyBean

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    I suppose it must have worked as you didnt come back to blame. Let us all know if your computerr got fried.
     
    JimmyBean, Aug 27, 2010
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    Yeah, like he`s got time to chat when his house is "ABLAZE" :eek:

     
    Tinderbox (UK), Aug 27, 2010
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  5. a3r0x

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    As my secondary battery arrived today, I will see if the external battery works, and will let you know.
     
    a3r0x, Aug 27, 2010
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    Update: I connected the battery and it seems to provide the power, but it does not charge the main battery.
     
    a3r0x, Aug 28, 2010
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    bulik Notebook Consultant

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    you've got the right voltage but not enough juice ( Amperage ) so you don't have enough power to charge the battery.
     
    bulik, Aug 29, 2010
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    You just choose the right one, It will work fine. check your power adapter.
     
    peya23, Aug 30, 2010
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