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    Power brick bricked

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by rrick, Feb 15, 2010.

  1. rrick

    rrick Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is is possible for my CF-50 power adapter, a solid state/sealed device, to fail after 6 years? Can they be fixed? The laptop lights up, works and charges fine with another power adapter with the same voltage/plug (tested using my higher amperage rated CF-52 adapter).
     
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Can they be fixed? not worth it, replace it
    Probably loose conection in the cable


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  3. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Yup -

    I fix 'em all the time. Of course, I have 20 years experience in the electronics repair industry and a fully equipped electronics repair workbench. Oh, and an AAS in Electronics Tech & Engineering.

    Prolly NOT cost-effective for you to assemble all that in order to repair a switch-mode power supply you can replace for +/- $40.

    mnem
    *Hugs his Atlas ESR70 close*
    It's a geek thing...
     
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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    I've got some very high quality IBM OEM 4.5Amp power supplies which work very well with the new style 2.5 x 5.5 mm plugs. I use them in preference to Panasonic units as they are very compact. $11.00 shipped Priority Mail.
    CAP
     
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  5. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I am using an OEM IBM power supply with my CF 50 also, and I agree that it works very well.

    Shawn
     
    Shawn, Feb 16, 2010
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