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    Vaio SA - Can i Use old AC Adapter?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Shura, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. Shura

    Shura Newbie

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    I'm new to the forums so would just like to say Hello to everyone. now on to the topic, I was wondering if i can use my old Vaio AC Adapter with the new Vaio SA. i'll list the AC Adapter specs below.

    Old: VGP-AC19V10 - 19.5V
    Input: 100-240V~1.3A(1.3A) 50-60Hz
    Output: 19.5V(19.5V) = 4.7A

    New: VGP-AC19V42
    Input: 100-240V~1.5A 50-60Hz
    Output: 19.5V(19.5V) = 4.7A
     
    Shura, Sep 8, 2011
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  2. ngvuanh

    ngvuanh Notebook Deity

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    You can use it just fine.
     
    ngvuanh, Sep 8, 2011
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  3. Shura

    Shura Newbie

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    Thank you for the reply. I should of mentioned this earlier but the old one has a 2 pin power plug and the new one has a 3 pin plug, is that ok? The side that goes into the laptop is the same though.
     
    Shura, Sep 8, 2011
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  4. ngvuanh

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    It doesn't matter 2 or 3 pins AC plug.
    You don't need to worry about that.
     
    ngvuanh, Sep 9, 2011
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    megaphat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which AC adaptors are compatible with the SA?
     
    megaphat, Sep 9, 2011
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    Aelavin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm using now VGP-AC19V36 (with my VAIO SB). It's AC adapter from ma previous VAIO S (VPC-S11) and it's working just fine. You should just look at output voltage (19.5V) and amperage (around 4.7A) or just on watts (around 90W).

    BTW 3-pin plug is better, because it's grounded ;)
     
    Aelavin, Sep 9, 2011
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  7. Shura

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    thanks for the help guys
     
    Shura, Sep 9, 2011
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