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    any harm in using a dell power adapter on my sony vaio?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by niffcreature, Jan 28, 2010.

  1. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    anyone noticed theyre the same voltage lately?
    im debating possibly frying my motherboard versus not having my computer running until tomorrow.

    logically, though, there are only two pins and if the polarity is right and its the same voltage, then theres no danger, right? is it dangerous to have too much ampage?
     
    niffcreature, Jan 28, 2010
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  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    As long as the voltage (including AC versus DC), polarity, size of the center pin and there is at least as much amperage, you should be fine. To much amperage is NOT an issue, too little is.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Jan 28, 2010
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