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    Targus Tip for Hel-80

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Wannderer, Apr 15, 2007.

  1. Wannderer

    Wannderer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got given a Targus Universal AC Adapter ...

    But my questions is which of those 12 tips which come with it should i use with my Hel-80

    I tried targus tip helper ... only weird compal model i does not know ... and the only answer i got from them was t use the tip helper ...

    Is anyone here using one ?

    Only 2 wich seems to fit is #4 and #5 ... but don't want to try them powered on ... dunno what it does if wrong one is plugged in ... surely not good

    Thanks in advance :p
     
    Wannderer, Apr 15, 2007
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Do #4 and #5 have descriptions or anything that came with the AC adapter?
     
    chrisyano, Apr 16, 2007
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  3. Wannderer

    Wannderer Notebook Enthusiast

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    only a list of wich laptops to use with them ...

    Manual

    The only info i was able to get from their web site ...
     
    Wannderer, Apr 16, 2007
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    ollopa Notebook Enthusiast

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    The only thing you need to be careful of regarding the tip is the polarity.

    Our HEL80's use 18.5-20V DC, center positive. Use a multimeter to check the polarity of your tips and as long as the center is positive and the outside is negative, you'll be fine.
     
    ollopa, Apr 16, 2007
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