kinda urgent: Laptop

[DWorrall]

Hi guys, i got given an old IBM think pad today and i want to get it working.

Simple question: The laptop takes 16v @ 3.34 amps.

The only power cable i have that fits it is 19v @ 3.34 amps...


Is it safe to use this power cable on it?

Thank you.

 

[Tealc]

It's only a few volts so 'should' be ok. Considering that it's old and you didn't pay for it I'd be tempted to shove it in and see what happens.

 

[kiel367]

no, do not use this! get a proper charger or risk it blowing up

 

[MikeHunt79]

No

 

[Reaper 392]

It's only a few volts so 'should' be ok. Considering that it's old and you didn't pay for it I'd be tempted to shove it in and see what happens.

yes, because putting 60W more power than its designed for sounds like a great idea

 

[Surveyor]

yes, because putting 60W more power than its designed for sounds like a great idea

It's about 10W more (3 x 3.34).

 

[Reaper 392]

It's about 10W more (3 x 3.34).

maths + evening = facepalm

i must have got the 60W from a very rough guess of the 19V total power or something

 

[DWorrall]

Well, can i use it? lol.

 

[Surveyor]

Well, can i use it? lol.

Well you've had a yes from someone who thinks nearly 20% more voltage is OK, a sarcastic yes and 2 no's.

What do you think?

The answer, by the way, is yes if you want to risk frying it and no if you don't.

A suitable charger would seem to be available for less than £10 if you look for it.

 

[MikeHunt79]

Well, can i use it? lol.

Well you can try it, but it will probably kill the laptop, so it's up to you really.

I'd just get the proper PSU if it was my laptop...

 

[DWorrall]

I'll buy a multi-voltage power supply tomorrow so i can use it on laptops that i get as jobs... i didn't wanna justify spending money to see if a laptop works . At least i have an excuse haha.