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    Thinkpad T43 adapter

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by davidkneiber, Dec 31, 2009.

  1. davidkneiber

    davidkneiber Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,
    I'm using the T43 i just got, and its battery only lasts about an hour, and i like to keep a charger downstairs, one on the couch, and one at my desk. (i obtained them thru various laptops)
    my ? is, the adapter for my IdeaPad is rated at 19v and 3.42a vs the original adapter which is rated at 16v and 4.5a..
    can i use the ideapad adapter at my desk? will it harm my laptop?
    is the only problem that the adapter might heat up?
    Thx
     
    davidkneiber, Dec 31, 2009
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    You would need to use the original IBM adapter with the 16 v rating, otherwise you will short circuit your laptop. Also ideapad adapter is actually an ASUS adapter, some Acer also use it.
     
    lead_org, Dec 31, 2009
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  3. ethanh8791

    ethanh8791 Notebook Consultant

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    the extra volts aren't so bad but that extra amp would be bad me think.
     
    ethanh8791, Dec 31, 2009
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