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    8740w & 8540w -- Both Quad core Dream Color -- can both use 230W Adaptor?

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by Justitia, Mar 26, 2011.

  1. Justitia

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    For the 8540w, if you select Dreamcolor, you must upgrade to a 150w AC Adapter.

    Since we have both, 8740w with Dreamcolor as well - We like a lot of adaptors to put all over the place.

    So I ordered a bunch of 230 w adapters assuming it would be fine for the 8540w as well. But I am finally just getting to put these babies together (I've had them for nearly 2 months) and now I am questioning that reasoning.

    Is it OK to use a 230 w adaptor on the 8540w?

    The issue is having enough power, right -- not a question of too much power -- is it?
     
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    Well, now you have made me glad I did not succeed in convincing the sales rep to swap out the 150w for a 230w. Now I am glad I have it. :)
     
    Justitia, Mar 27, 2011
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    Yes, the 230 watt adaptor is pretty large. I took some pictures a while back here comparing the 230 watt adaptor with the 200 watt adaptor that the 8740w comes with standard.
     
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