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    WTB: CF-74 Power Cord

    Discussion in 'ToughBook Buy Sell and Trade Forum' started by gmgfarrand, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. gmgfarrand

    gmgfarrand Notebook Evangelist

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    Looking for a legit item not a fake from China.
     
    gmgfarrand, Nov 18, 2009
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    Someone correct me if I'm wrong but doesnt the CF-29 power cords work on those also?
     
    Connor922, Nov 18, 2009
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  3. Alex

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    I won't correct you


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    Alex, Nov 18, 2009
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  4. gmgfarrand

    gmgfarrand Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok... WTB CF-29 Power cord.
    Looking for a legit item not a fake from China. :)
     
    gmgfarrand, Nov 20, 2009
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  5. Connor922

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    I think pretty much the CF-18/29/and 74 chargers are the same, I think theres some more that cross too but I know those for sure so if you can find a genuine panasonic one on ebay (theres plenty) they're usually like $25ish
     
    Connor922, Nov 20, 2009
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    careful, the 18/19 charger is 2.5 amp, the 29 charger is 5 amp. You can use the 29 charger on the 18/19, but I wouldn't suggest going the other way.

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    9nine9, Nov 20, 2009
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    And the panasonic chargers go all the way up to 8 Amp
    I have run my Toughbooks on missmatched chargers as I have three in various places, and have run my cf-30 off the cf-19 3.75A low amperage type for years, at times
    What happens is not a over heating overloaded charger, but a reduced charging rate

    Its still not recomended ,but possible

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    Alex, Nov 20, 2009
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  8. Connor922

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    oops lol never noticed that I am lazy and plug whatever computer Im using into the nearest charger lol :p Good call though
     
    Connor922, Nov 22, 2009
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  9. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    I have when the laptop has been off.... Charges a heck of a lot slower though...
     
    Toughbook, Nov 22, 2009
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    The 8 amp chargers for the 74 and 52 are hard to find, and the sellers usually know that, as you can tell by the asking price!
     
    Silver Trooper, Nov 22, 2009
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  11. gmgfarrand

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    Anyone have a link for a GOOD one?
     
    gmgfarrand, Nov 24, 2009
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