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chipo chika <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:35:39 -0700
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The input had a range between 120 -220V.

On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:22:16 -0700, "Brad" <[log in to unmask]> said:
> Was the input of the burned power supply rated at 220? Sound like it may
> have been rated at 120V which is what the USA runs at. No lower input
> voltage device will run at a higher voltage input without bad
> consequences,
> i.e. smoke! 
> Brad Loomis
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> Thanks all for your contributions. Our Ac source is rated at 220V. The
> power pack heated up when the laptop was on. I will try to find a power
> pack with a higher amperage rating - the  voltage input is standard 19V.
> Would it be a wise to become a little bit ambitious and try to replace
> the output semiconductor devices say with ones with a higher power
> rating assuming they are only defective components?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
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