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    USB Power Connector

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mbdriver, Jan 27, 2006.

  1. mbdriver

    mbdriver Notebook Guru

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    Where can I get a cable to use with the USB power connector on the X40? You can see the connector described here, with the USB 2.0 port - http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/s...yle=ibm&lndocid=MIGR-53710&velxr-layout=print

    I would like to use this port to power an external DVD burner. Which burner or casing should I use? Is there a drive/cable combo out there, perhaps from IBM/Lenovo? I have been looking at this $15 casing:

    http://www.centrix-intl.com/?DirectBuy=yes&ItemPartNumber=EX-BLK-01

    But I don't know if there's a cable that plugs into it as well as the usb power connector on the ThinkPad.
     
    mbdriver, Jan 27, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I have the exact same case for my T42. It works very well. It has two plug-ins in case one is not enough, but it works fine on mine with one. As for drives I would recommend the NEC 6670 over at NewEgg. NECs are the best laptop drives I have seen. Good Luck.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 28, 2006
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  3. mbdriver

    mbdriver Notebook Guru

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    zazons,

    Thanks for the advice. So it works without an external power supply on your T42?

    What do you mean it has two plug-ins? Can it connect to two USB ports at a time if it can't draw enough power from just one?
     
    mbdriver, Jan 28, 2006
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    Yes it has two plugs. There a few laptops that don't have 5v going to the USB which is what it needs to work. It works fine on mine with one.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 28, 2006
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