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    Vaio S and SZ series ac adapter, interchangable?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by esoin, Jan 15, 2008.

  1. esoin

    esoin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I have a vaio s360 which uses a 16v ac adapter.

    I also have a vaio sz650 whuch uses a 19.5 ac adapter.

    Can I use both adapters on both computers? Or do I run the risk of damaging them?

    Thanks much!
     
    esoin, Jan 15, 2008
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  2. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    I doubt they it will work correctly, honestly I would not risk it.
     
    Metamorphical, Jan 15, 2008
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Yes. The DC voltage ratings should be the same or (a) it won't work (not enough volts) or (b) you will fry something (too many volts). You can, however, use an adapter with a higher current rating since the computer will only draw the current that it needs.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jan 16, 2008
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  4. defcon6

    defcon6 Notebook Guru

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    VGN-S300 and earlier adapters will not work... S400 series and up does.
     
    defcon6, Jan 16, 2008
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