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    Targus Mobile Laptop Charger

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Zaccolini, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. Zaccolini

    Zaccolini Newbie

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    A friend recommended the Targus mobile laptop charger ( Targus Mobile Laptop Charger (DC) | APD80US) to me as the most durable one she's owned. The problem is that Targus has a tip listed for the T410 but not the T420.

    Does anyone know if the tip (L 112) will work on the 420?

    I gather the power connector has been moved to the back but I wonder if it was changed in any other way.... Lenovo recommends their own DC charger at $119 but I can get the Targus online for under $50.

    Zacc
     
    Zaccolini, Sep 11, 2011
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    if it works for the T410 then it will work for the T420. The power jack is the same between the Lenovo Thinkpad T, R, X, W series (W70x and W520 uses slightly different design, W510 requires 135 watt power rating adapter).
     
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  3. Zaccolini

    Zaccolini Newbie

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    Thanks. I'll get it and let people know how it works out.
     
    Zaccolini, Sep 11, 2011
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    yes please do post back with some results.
     
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    If it is any encouragement, my T420s is currently plugged into a Kensington PSU that pre-dates the T420s by at least a couple of years.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Sep 12, 2011
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