power cable question

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Impmon

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My laptop uses power cable that has 3 prongs and looks like cloverleaf
at female end. I have misplaced the power cable but I have another
that has 2 prongs and looks like it could fit once I shave off the
plastic. Any of you know for sure if the center pin in the laptop
power cable is ground?

TIA
 
On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:09:58 +0000, Impmon wrote:

My laptop uses power cable that has 3 prongs and looks like cloverleaf
at female end. I have misplaced the power cable but I have another
that has 2 prongs and looks like it could fit once I shave off the
plastic. Any of you know for sure if the center pin in the laptop
power cable is ground?
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If you look at the female connector on the power supply holding it so
there are two prongs side by side on the top and one on the bottom, the
two top prongs are the AC input and the one at the bottom or 'center' as
you put it is ground. This is a common AC connector for laptop power
supplies and some electronic equipment that has a grounded AC cord.
 
For safety reasons, go out and buy the proper power cord if you lost
it.

The computer should be properly grounded. With the 2 terminal type,
the ground will be missing. Without proper ground, the computer chasis
can be floating, and this is not considered safe. It can also damage
the computer.


Jerry G.
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On Nov 23, 1:09 pm, Impmon <imp...@digi.mon> wrote:
My laptop uses power cable that has 3 prongs and looks like cloverleaf
at female end. I have misplaced the power cable but I have another
that has 2 prongs and looks like it could fit once I shave off the
plastic. Any of you know for sure if the center pin in the laptop
power cable is ground?

TIA
Click to expand...
 
Impmon wrote:

My laptop uses power cable that has 3 prongs and looks like cloverleaf
at female end. I have misplaced the power cable but I have another
that has 2 prongs and looks like it could fit once I shave off the
plastic.
Click to expand...
You should not shave off any plastic.

Using the incorrect power cord is foolish in the extreme. Get the correct
replacement.

Graham
 
On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:53:39 -0800 (PST), "Jerry G."
<jerryg50@hotmail.com> wrote:

For safety reasons, go out and buy the proper power cord if you lost
it.
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I wish it was that easy. No local stores carry them, only the larger
power cable for desktops. Compaq/HP would charge an arm and a leg for
one. I checked eBay, there's lots but just about all from chinese
sellers who can't state the cables are UL rated. (plus they may be
covered in lead)
 
Impmon wrote:

On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:53:39 -0800 (PST), "Jerry G."
jerryg50@hotmail.com> wrote:

For safety reasons, go out and buy the proper power cord if you lost
it.

I wish it was that easy. No local stores carry them, only the larger
power cable for desktops. Compaq/HP would charge an arm and a leg for
one. I checked eBay, there's lots but just about all from chinese
sellers who can't state the cables are UL rated. (plus they may be
covered in lead)
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UL rating isn't very important. It only applies in the USA. It's the
International IEC specs that are important (these are the ones the Chinese use).

GET ONE THAT FITS !

Graham
 
Impmon wrote:
On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:53:39 -0800 (PST), "Jerry G."
jerryg50@hotmail.com> wrote:

For safety reasons, go out and buy the proper power cord if you lost
it.

I wish it was that easy. No local stores carry them, only the larger
power cable for desktops. Compaq/HP would charge an arm and a leg for
one. I checked eBay, there's lots but just about all from chinese
sellers who can't state the cables are UL rated. (plus they may be
covered in lead)
Click to expand...
http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=16225+WI


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
Impmon (impmon@digi.mon) writes:
On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:53:39 -0800 (PST), "Jerry G."
jerryg50@hotmail.com> wrote:

For safety reasons, go out and buy the proper power cord if you lost
it.

I wish it was that easy. No local stores carry them, only the larger
power cable for desktops. Compaq/HP would charge an arm and a leg for
one. I checked eBay, there's lots but just about all from chinese
sellers who can't state the cables are UL rated. (plus they may be
covered in lead)
Click to expand...
You're modified cable wouldn't pass UL testing either.

Michael
 
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