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Is there a USB hub that can also function as a fully powered USB charger?

I have several gadgets and a nifty cord setup on my desk that ensures I don't have to connect/disconnect cables; the thing I would love to do would be to keep the gadgets connected overnight (or ...
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Same voltage but less amps [closed]

I just bought a Galaxy Note mobile but was wondering in using a generic charger when I am at the office. In resume I want to use a charger with the same voltage (5V) and an output of .7 A. The ...
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Can I use a toshiba 19v 3.95 amps adapter in my toshiba 19v 3.42 amp laptop

Can I use a toshiba 19v 3.95 amps adapter in my toshiba 19v 3.42 amp laptop can it cause any illeffect please answer
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Can power cords cause the laptop charger to spark?

This is a follow-up question to my previous one: I observed that my laptop chargers spark when plugged in and the common elements seems to be power cords with on-off switches (like this one). It seems ...
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What's the polarity of an ACER Aspire Notebook charger?

I can't find any information regarding the polarity of an ACER Aspire Notebook charger. I lost it, I have all kind of chargers but I need to know the polarity of the original charger. I am familiar ...
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Power connecter with Acer extensa lap top computer

The power charger connection is intermitant have to get it just right in order to charge the computer. Can this be replaced and is it expensive?
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Is it normal for the laptop charger to spark when plugging in?

All the laptop chargers I had until now sparked whever I plugged them in. This is true for my old charger (the bulkier / rounder Dell model) and the new charger (the flat Dell model) with two ...
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How does a laptop wattage compare to that of a desktop computer when their AC Adapters don't even list wattage? [closed]

I have several laptops of various brands. Each has an AC adapter that's designed for the specific computer it came with. I also know there are universal adapters can adjust their voltages ...
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Are there any laptop chargers that are “minified” so the wire goes directly into the plug without any intermediaries?

Why does a laptop charger always come in 2 parts? (I think it's called the power adapter but I'm not sure) Are there any laptop chargers that are "minified", so the wire goes directly into the plug ...
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What ampère power supply must I use for my laptop charger?

I have very little idea about electronics. Today I received a replacement charger for my laptop as the old one had been broken, it did not come with the plug attachment. I went to set it back up today ...
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Using a higher current charger on a laptop which requires a lower current [closed]

Possible Duplicates: Laptop power supplies, does current matter? Can I use a power adapter with more current but lower voltage on another laptop? I have an ASUS K50IN laptop which ...
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Toshiba Laptop Battery Charger [closed]

I have a Toshiba laptop (Satellite M115S3114). The charger details are as below - Model - SADP75PB A Input - 100-240V ~ 1.5A 50-60Hz Output - 15V---- 5A This charger has now become faulty. And, ...
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Dell Latitude laptop disabling charger

My Dell Latitude E5510 running Windows 7, seemingly random disables the charger/adaptor. After unplugging the charger from the socket, waiting a few seconds and plugging it back in, it works fine ...
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My macbook has stopped charging

I have a 3.5 yr old macbook. 6 months ago the charger died. When I replaced it, they warned me i might need to install a driver. It worked without it so I just went on. Just now the machine stopped ...
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Laptop charger dying after plugging in?

My laptop charger's transformer has a green light on it that indicates that it's plugged in and working. When I plug it into the wall, the light goes on as expected. As soon as I plug it into the ...
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Can a low current rating charger be used on a device that can handled more current? [closed]

If I plug in a device that is supposed to receive input of 5 volts 850 mA into a charger whose output is 5 volts 450 mA, will that damage my device?
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Asus Eee PC 900HA charger broke - laptop won't charge or turn on with other chargers

I have an ASUS Eee PC 900HA laptop that was given to me - unfortunately the charger broke. I replaced it with a charger for a HP Mini laptop that had the right size connector - initially it seemed to ...
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Run conky only if on AC Power

I'd like to run Conky on startup only when my laptop is connected to an AC adapter. Is there any way I can do this?
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Why does my new Dell laptop charger make a weird noise?

Got a brand new dell xps laptop as a gift about 2 months ago and the tranformer of my charger is making that weird noise that sound like a cricket! What is that noise ? Should i get a new charger ??
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Is my Power Supply Unit fried?

So my laptop just started smoking where I plug my charger in. I run a netbook, the Acer Aspire One. My charger won't charge it, because when I plug my charger into the netbook, the charging light ...
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Laptop charger replacement

Is it safe to use these chargers to replace my lost laptop charger? Original charger: 19V, 4.74A Replacement 1: 19V, 4.5A Replacement 2: 20V, 4.5A
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Can I wirelessly charge my laptop?

I think I read somewhere that Dell was creating a wireless laptop charger but I haven't heard anything about it in the consumer market. Is this something that will be available in the next year? Are ...
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In general, do 3rd-party laptop AC adapters / chargers work reliably?

The AC adapters for my 2 dell laptops wore out very quickly. One supplies power but won't charge the battery (it's about 3 years old, the other is a bit newer). Both have worn through to the ...
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Laptop not charging when connected to mains outlet

I've had this laptop for a few weeks now, it's a Sony Vaio. I went to charge it a few days ago and plugged in the power cable, but it's not charging. The battery icon in the Windows taskbar to the ...
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Can I use charger of Acer Veriton L410 for Acer Aspire laptops?

Can I use charger of Acer Veriton L410 for Acer Aspire 3620 laptop?
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Is it safe to use charger for macbook with a 15" macbook pro?

I just got a new 15" macbook pro to replace my old macbook. I have a couple extra chargers for the macbook, and I'm wondering if it's safe to use them to power the pro. Normally I wouldn't think ...
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Is it safe to plug USB devices on 220v wall sockets?

I have an ipod touch and since then I've been charging it on the PC via USB. I just want to know if it is safe to use those wall socket chargers for USB devices? Is it different on every device, or is ...
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charging laptop with a different manufacturer's charger

I have a Toshiba Settilate laptop, my charger stop working (chewed by the dog:), I have a friend with a Lenovo charger, can I use this charger on my computer?
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Can you charge any device with Mini-B USB receptacle from any charger with Mini-B USB plug?

I've got several devices with a mini-B USB receptacle - including my mobile phone/PDA and some headsets. Each came with its own AC adapter. I'm wondering if I can charge any of these devices from any ...