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    Power jack for CF-18 tablet????

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by glasair, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. glasair

    glasair Notebook Enthusiast

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    I need to replace the DC plug on the power supply for my CF18... It looks like an EIAJ connector but none of the 5 sizes I could find match... (it does not have a center pin, and all the hollow EIAJ plugs are too small...)


    Does anyone know what kind of plug is used for a CF18?
     
    glasair, Apr 25, 2008
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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Hi! your best bet is to go to your nearest radioshack, bring the unit and you find a match on that.


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    glasair Notebook Enthusiast

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    Been there (two different radio hacks) and no joy.

    It looks like some kind of special EIAJ connector with two retention rings instead of one.

    I know someone had to have replaced one before... what kind of plug is it?
     
    glasair, Apr 25, 2008
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    If you could find an IBM adaptor like for t30 its a match plug even the other series. I have an spare adaptor for cf-18 which is an ibm adaptor.

    I don't know the part# of that plug too.


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    ohlip, Apr 26, 2008
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    Dazzer Newbie

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    I've got a 16V 4.5A Thinkpad power supply that works. Found it on ebay the seller listed it as suitable for a replacement with the standard Toughbook power supply part number in the text of the listing.

    I have got a generic 12V power supply which came with a plug that works - it has a 90 degree bend and does not push right in - but it works.....

    There is a centre pin in the laptop socket.
     
    Dazzer, Apr 27, 2008
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