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Computer Help and Support

mitch96

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1. I would go to a computer repair place if it can be fixed

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Tue Jun 9, 2020, 10:09 AM

Jun 2020

Usually the big square thing can't be opened.. It looks like a step down transformer and the wire where it joins is open or intermittent. Check to see what the voltage and power requirement is and get a new replacement with the same power and voltage needs. It might not look the same but the computer won't know the difference..
Have you tried looking on Ebay? Lots of times old, out of date equipment can be gotten there..
Good luck...
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Not about computers, but nutsy boltsy. Smart people here, in my experience... [View all] LAS14 Jun 2020 OP

I would go to a computer repair place if it can be fixed mitch96 Jun 2020 #1

Thanks. What would I call the thing I'm looking for on Ebay? LAS14 Jun 2020 #4

A/C adapter think4yourself Jun 2020 #7

Yes, it looks like an AC adapter. Just make sure the power requirement are the same... mitch96 Jun 2020 #20

Could you please look at reply #12? tia las LAS14 Jun 2020 #13

The 90 degree bend at the end of your chord may be tough Boxerfan Jun 2020 #2

Thanks much. What term do I use for an E-bay search? LAS14 Jun 2020 #5

Whatever the device is plugged into... Boxerfan Jun 2020 #10

Could you please look at reply #12? tia las LAS14 Jun 2020 #14

I wouldn't risk repairing it think4yourself Jun 2020 #3

And thanks to you, too. As I asked the other helpful responders, what term(s)... LAS14 Jun 2020 #6

AC adapter think4yourself Jun 2020 #8

Could you please look at reply #12? tia las LAS14 Jun 2020 #15

May I ask what this item actually does or what it is? discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2020 #9

First thing I (or any repairman) would do is apply a voltmeter (DMM, DVM, VOM, whatever) to the plug eppur_se_muova Jun 2020 #11

Could you please look at reply #12? tia las LAS14 Jun 2020 #16

Refining my question. LAS14 Jun 2020 #12

Both listed have more than enough amperage. Boxerfan Jun 2020 #17

OK, 200mA refers to the maximum current, and is the same as 0.2A (Ampere). eppur_se_muova Jun 2020 #19

Thanks so much!!! nt LAS14 Jun 2020 #21

How to replace it .... CloudWatcher Jun 2020 #18

I don't understand... LAS14 Jun 2020 #22

Input 110 CloudWatcher Jun 2020 #23