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eppur_se_muova

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19. OK, 200mA refers to the maximum current, and is the same as 0.2A (Ampere).
Tue Jun 9, 2020, 12:41 PM
Jun 2020

Multiplying the voltage (20V) and current in A (0.2A) gives you the power in Watts, which is 4W. This is the maximum your device will consume.

The old adapter was marked 8.5VA, i.e. volt-amperes, which is the same as watts. So the adapter could draw as much as 8.5W from the power line.

You need the voltage to be the same -- 20V -- but if the adapter can provide *more* than 4W, that's no harm -- you're just paying for a bigger adapter than you really need. Most of these laptop chargers are way more powerful, like 40W to nearly 100W. If you bought one of those it would be "underutilized", to put it mildly, but it should work. You don't want to use an adapter that is TOO SMALL -- that would overheat and even catch fire ! Better surplus power available, than drawing more power than it can deliver.

So any adpater that can deliver 20V and at least 4W output should do. You may not even save any money by buying a lower-power adapter, since they are mass-produced for laptops at low prices. Matching the plug will be your biggest problem for now.

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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
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