scootz
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| posted on 16/9/14 at 12:16 PM |
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OT: Laptop Charger Pack
I need to replace the 12v male connector (goes into lighter socket) for a Panasonic Toughbook laptop charger pack.
I have 2 wires going from the adapter to the male connector. A solid black one and a black one with a thin white stripe along its length.
Unfortunately I threw away the old connector, and didn't check which was running to live. Doh!
I don't have my multi-meter with me.
I have always thought that the wire with the thin white stripe would be the +ve... is this correct?
Cheers!
It's Evolution Baby!
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whitestu
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| posted on 16/9/14 at 12:51 PM |
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From my experience that is usually correct.
Stu
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scootz
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| posted on 16/9/14 at 01:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by whitestu
From my experience that is usually correct.
Stu
Cheers.
It's Evolution Baby!
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Trollyjack
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| posted on 16/9/14 at 02:42 PM |
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I would go for that also
TrollyJack
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mookaloid
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| posted on 16/9/14 at 03:12 PM |
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There is often a symbol next to the socket on things which confirms which is the positive.
Although I agree that the centre is usually +ve
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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scootz
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| posted on 16/9/14 at 03:22 PM |
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Cheers. Will have a look when next in the office.
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 18/9/14 at 04:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
There is often a symbol next to the socket on things which confirms which is the positive.
Although I agree that the centre is usually +ve
Cheers. The first of those symbols appears on the adapter (+ve polarity). I've know nothing about that symbol... can I determine from it that
the black wire with the thin white stripe is +ve and the solid black -ve?
It's Evolution Baby!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 18/9/14 at 04:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Cheers. The first of those symbols appears on the adapter (+ve polarity). I've know nothing about that symbol... can I determine from it that
the black wire with the thin white stripe is +ve and the solid black -ve?
It *usually* is - but the only way you'll know for certain is to put a multimeter on it. This might be a pain, but it's better than
frying a laptop!
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scootz
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| posted on 18/9/14 at 04:45 PM |
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Ta muchly.
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 18/9/14 at 09:42 PM |
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Lol... blew the fuse!
I guess the Black/White is not the +ve!
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