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    Sony Vaio power plug size

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Nodeity, Feb 24, 2013.

  1. Nodeity

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    Hi, just wondering if all Sony VAIO laptops, ultrabooks, hybrids have the same sized power plug.? I'm thinking of buying an external power pack for my Sony Vaio Duo 11 but I'm unsure if the plug size will work for all Vaio's The Duo 11 has a 4.8mm plug... I think. I know I can get the dedicated back pack but they are very expensive. Somewhere between three and four hundred in Australia, so I figure I can buy a cheaper one with better hrs externally. By the way, while I'm thinking of it, I assume the Duo 11 won't charge via the USB? Probably a silly question but I thought I'd ask anyway. :)
     
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    So, no one knows then..?
     
    Nodeity, Feb 26, 2013
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    ota-con Notebook Deity

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    My Duo has an adapter with a smaller plug then the adapter of my Z.
    The Duo can't be charged via USB.
     
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    Thanks fr that, at least I know now
     
    Nodeity, Feb 27, 2013
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    The Duo uses a 10.5v powersupply (yellow tip), that is compatible with other 10.5v VAIO models though (like the old X series). The ones with higher power CPU's like the Z use 19.5v (black tip), that's compatible with all other 19.5v models like S, E and T.
     
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