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    Can I power with USB?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by sswaring, Oct 9, 2009.

  1. sswaring

    sswaring Newbie

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    Hi!
    I have a gently used Vaio with power issues. The battery is shot. The jack is broken inside, and the power adapter I have doesn't work so well either.

    Rather than replacing two of those three items, can I power this thing with a USB cord? I have seen them for sale for iphones and mp3 players...will that work for the Vaio?

    Susie
     
    sswaring, Oct 9, 2009
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  2. bfrog

    bfrog Notebook Enthusiast

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    Absolutely not possible
     
    bfrog, Oct 9, 2009
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  3. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Anyone else see any irony in the first paragraph? As for the second, nope not a chance.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Oct 9, 2009
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