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    Will a bigger adapter get the TZ9 to charge any quicker?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by teekster, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. teekster

    teekster Notebook Enthusiast

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    The title says it all. I am used to the 2-3 hour charge time of a Panasonic CF-W2. The TZ90 seems to take forever.
     
    teekster, Aug 28, 2007
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  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    No. the charging circuit is not in the adapter it is inside the laptop.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Aug 28, 2007
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    I know that some (most that I've used) charge faster with higher powered adapters, yes.
     
    odin243, Aug 28, 2007
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    It may charge faster. It may explode. It's all comes down to how conservative Sony's design team. The larger current in the AC adapter can destroy the internal circuitry of the computer. But then again, Sony could have accounted for this and have designed protection circuits. Or they may not have. In any case, it's probably not worth the risk.
     
    jc4ho, Aug 28, 2007
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    i wouldnt try it
     
    roor, Aug 28, 2007
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    Wait, are we talking about a Sony charger or a 3rd party charger here?
     
    odin243, Aug 28, 2007
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    Sony

    (Also, I corrected the thread title)
     
    teekster, Aug 28, 2007
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    If sony makes a larger one for your laptop, yes it will charge quicker with few ill effects (it will decrease the lifetime of your battery, but from personal experience the difference is not noticeable.)
     
    odin243, Aug 29, 2007
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    How fast does your battery charge? Mine is fully charged within three hours. :)
     
    ubercool, Aug 29, 2007
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    6-8 hours for the standard batt
     
    teekster, Aug 29, 2007
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    Maybe something wrong?

    Or could it be the battery management utility?
     
    Phil, Aug 29, 2007
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