Toshiba Notebook Input Power Plug

I have both a Dell laptop, and now a new Toshiba laptop. In both cases I have sought out a ‘car accessory' power supply. In the case of Dell I had to go to a specific manufacturer (Lind electronics) to get a compatible auto capable unit.

Now I purchase a newer Toshiba P105 S9337 laptop and find that the Kensington 120 Watt AC/DC Power Adaptor (#33197) does not have a ‘power tip’ available to fit this model Toshiba.

What is it with the notebook manufacturers that continually find a need to change the style of their input power plugs, even between same manufacturers?? Kensington states “120 watts…enough to power and charge larger, hi-perf notebooks…works with most computers”. But then they don’t have a ‘power tip’ compatible with the P105 Satellite models, as the style of these power plugs is different than many other Toshiba notebook units.

And why would one need 3 & 4 electrical lead contacts on basically a 12-15 volt DC input?? Wouldn’t two do in most all cases?

Must I resort to scavenging a compatible plug to fit this particular Toshiba laptop and splicing it to the Kensington portable AC/DC Power supply cord?? Would you have such a compatible plug, 4 prong trapezoidal configuration??

Regards, Brian

 

Every laptop requires a specific power adapter that can deliver both the correct voltage and current (wattage = volts times amps).

That's the entire reason why different laptops require different power adapters with different power tips.

It goes without saying that all power adapters are not created equally and using the wrong power adapter--even if it has the correct power tip--can fry both the power adapter and the laptop.

 

would you rather it turn into something like the ipod? you have to buy your own charger?

accessories which become standardized become the customer's problem.

 

Here is an off list response I got from a fellow who has an online sample of fixing a faulty Toshiba power cord:


Answer: As far as I know, using unique tips is just a scam to try to force customers to buy replacement parts from the manufacturer at insane mark-ups.



Brian: And why would one need 3 & 4 electrical lead contacts on basically a 12-15 volt DC input?? Wouldn't two do in most all cases?
Answer: I never rung one out, but my guess is they do it on purpose, just to further lock in the customers, and make up some "practical" excuse after the fact.


Brian: Must I resort to scavenging a compatible plug to fit this particular
Toshiba laptop and splicing it to the Kensington portable AC/DC Power supply
cord??
Answer: Don't know what else.

 

Wattage = volts X amps.
The stock power supply for the Toshiba laptop is rated output at 15 volts at 8 amps
The Kensington 120 watt AC/DC power adapter is rated 0-24 volts at 0-6.5 amps. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that falls within the range of producing the required 15 volts at 8 amps, does it not??

 

Many Toshiba laptops all utilize a circular co-ax cable type power tip.

But this Satellite model uses a 4 prong trapazodal style tip. I have seen a reference to it being called a '4P IBM'.

Could that interpeded as an IBM notebook style power connector??

 

according to your information, and find the adapter may be fit for you.

Please refer to this link:

http://www.global-batteries.ca/adva...t.x=10&submit.y=8&keywords=Toshiba+P105+S9337