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    Alienware 240W PSU cable

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by maxslo, Jun 4, 2016.

  1. maxslo

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    Does anyone know where one could get the cable (the end that goes into the laptop)...
    I have a couple of working PSU's with chewed cables beyond repair and some more that just have the ID wire torn.

    Thanks :)
     
    maxslo, Jun 4, 2016
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    chopsy Notebook Consultant

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    I think you need smth like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/261123186257
    But I'm not sure that the item I linked has the cable thick enough for the power of your adapters.


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    chopsy, Jun 7, 2016
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  3. maxslo

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    Yeah that's the kind i need, but the power lines are too thin imo, the ones that 240W PSU's have are 2x as thick.
    Thanks :)
     
    maxslo, Jun 7, 2016
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    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, more amps mean thicker gauge wires. You can always replace the plug itself and keep the existing cord and just cut it where it is frayed. These plugs are hard to find though. They are not a common size but I found a couple of links.

    http://www.unicornelex.com/product_p/23-4662.htm

    http://www.elliottelectronicsupply....power-plug-7-4mm-od-x-5-0mm-id-x-6mm-pin.html

    http://www.electronicplus.com/content/ProductPage.asp?pagenum=2&lname=&maincat=ps&subcat=pco (Part # 274)
     
    kosti, Jun 8, 2016
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  5. maxslo

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    Haven't tohught about that, also because the plug wouldn't have the status led...
    Might give it a shot anyway :) any chance of getting this in EU? :)
     
    maxslo, Jun 8, 2016
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