Re: Dell laptop DC power jack pinout
- From: "Tweek" <shawnwinget@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:22:09 GMT
You can get a kit that converts your laptop and your adapter to a different
jack here: http://www.computekinc.us/dell_project.htm
I have ordered jacks from them and they have good service.
"Al T." <itspersonal@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I'm attempting to wire in a different DC power jack (the original broke
> and direct replacements are not available except by purchasing a new
> motherboard) on an Inspiron 8600 and thought that it would be a rather
> straight forward project. The size N coaxial power jacks available at
> Radio Shack will fit nicely in the chassis in place of the original. As I
> was determining voltages and polarity of the power plug I was surprised to
> find a second voltage present. I have voltages of approximately 8VDC and
> 20VDC present with one common lead. On the plug end the 8 volts is from
> the center pin to center barrel and 20 volts from center barrel to outer
> sleeve (which I assumed was just an RF shield). Can any one enlighten me
> what's going on with the second voltage? Any one care to share their
> story of a successful resolution to a broken power connector on this model
> (third party replacement jacks are available for other models)?
>
> By the way, I've heard the same jack is found on Inspiron 5150, 8500,
> 500m, 600m, and Latitude D500,
> D600, D800.
>
> Thanks,
> Al T
> Spokane, WA
>
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