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    How do I make these Speakers work?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by DarkAzn58, Aug 22, 2009.

  1. DarkAzn58

    DarkAzn58 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay so I have an HP dv5t. And I have these speakers from an old desktop lying around so I thought why not use them for my laptop. The thing is that its powered by some 12 volt DC plug that connects to the tower. These speakers came with the said tower when my parents bought it. I was wondering what do I need to do or buy to make it work with the laptop?

    I'd prefer if I could find some way to power it through a wall outlet and then plug the 3.5 jack into my laptop. I can take pictures of the cable and port if needed.
     
    DarkAzn58, Aug 22, 2009
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  2. MDR8850

    MDR8850 Notebook Evangelist

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    just get a mutli-voltage ac-dc power adapter from any radio shack or electronics hardware

    these adapters has multiple voltage select, polarity selects and dc sockets
     
    MDR8850, Aug 22, 2009
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    would it matter if the adapter has the words "for laptops" in the name?
     
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    MDR8850 Notebook Evangelist

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    nope..... it's not for laptops....
    it's suppose to be for small dc volt gadgets
    laptops needs higher voltage and amps

    your speakers just between 3v-12v with 1-4amps
     
    MDR8850, Aug 22, 2009
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