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    ThinkPad chargers - all the same?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by twr7cx, Jun 20, 2008.

  1. twr7cx

    twr7cx Notebook Enthusiast

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    I need a new charger for my rR61e ThinkPad after the old one has burnt out for some reason. I can't find a listing on the Lenovo website for a charger for my model. Just wondering if they're all the same?
     
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    I think back in the day they used to be interchageable meaning you could use X charger on a T series, but I believe that is no longer true.
     
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    There are two now -- 65 watt and 90 watt -- that work with the T and X series anyway. Smaller machines + those w/o discrete graphics use the 65W, more demanding machines use the 90W. I'd recommend looking in the thinkpad accessories section of the lenovo site to see what is recommended for your exact model code, or check the Hardware Maintenance Manual for the part number of the adapter for your machine.
     
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