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    Power Adapter Compatibility

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by christoman, Jan 5, 2014.

  1. christoman

    christoman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Couldn't find this question asked anywhere: Looks like all the new ThinkPads use the new slim rectangular plug. I have a number of previous gen. Thinkpads (T420, Edge E420, Twist) that use the round/yellow-tipped 65W/90W AC adapters. I would like to preserve my investment in the AC adapters around the house if I were to buy a new ThinkPad. The only thing I have found to do this is this. Does anyone have any experience with this product? Does anyone make a compatible tip without the cord I could just leave in the computer?
     
    christoman, Jan 5, 2014
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    That's a pretty good option, and should work fine. Haven't seen any "non-corded" versions that are just the connector, probably because that would be pretty bulky, and you wouldn't be able to leave it plugged in anyway.
     
    MidnightSun, Jan 6, 2014
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    christoman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you. Why couldn't it stay plugged in?
     
    christoman, Jan 6, 2014
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    I bought something similar on ebay and my T440s didn't recognize it. Please let us know if this one works for you!
     
    yummysoup, Jan 6, 2014
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    FYI, bought this one and it works great with my Yoga with both the 65W & 90W adapters.
     
    christoman, Jan 19, 2014
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