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    DELL 240w power adapter on gt60

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by panamaniacs2011, Aug 2, 2016.

  1. panamaniacs2011

    panamaniacs2011 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have two dell 240w power adapters lying around, is there any way to use one for my gt60 2pe?
     
    panamaniacs2011, Aug 2, 2016
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    The NB will not draw more than designated wattage value unless you have an unlocked EC firmware.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Aug 2, 2016
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    Also you will have to change the charging tip, Dell uses different from MSI GT60.
     
    Zoltan@zTecpc, Aug 2, 2016
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    This would requires replacing the tip by cutting out the old tip and replace with a new one which isn't a recommended solution as the contact point can be weakened.
     
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    thanks for your answer guys , so the gt60 will be able to benefit from the 240w if i mod the cable?
     
    panamaniacs2011, Aug 3, 2016
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    Nope, as mentioned earlier, the EC firmware limits the amount of power can be drawn. :)
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Aug 3, 2016
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    ok thank you, its too much hassle so for the time being ill stick with the 180w
     
    panamaniacs2011, Aug 4, 2016
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