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First post, by Ultrax

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I recently purchased a Toshiba Libretto 50CT. The seller was able to test it with a borrowed power cord, but couldn't include one in the sale. I instantly hit eBay searching for a replacement cord. I bought this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Adapter-for-Toshi … 05/182186172019

Obviously, they are using stock photos, so there's no telling how the actual product will be (it hasn't arrived yet). But one of the things I'm noticing is that the adapter is rated for 15 volts, 5 amps. The Libretto says 15 volts 1.4 amps on the bottom. Will this adapter slowly fry my Libretto, or is it completely fine?

Again, this is only the stock photo, and it's very possible that the product I receive will be - potentially significantly - different. However, in the description, it does list 5 amps.

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Reply 1 of 4, by Thermalwrong

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That power supply will work, but you're right to worry about the quality of it - since you'll be drawing so little power it shouldn't be a risk. My preference is to get hold of a used Toshiba adapter, they're cheap and good quality.

The adapter would only pose a risk to the Libretto if it fails and puts out a higher voltage to the libretto. The higher amperage isn't a problem and will be a good thing actually - many of the aftermarket PSUs can't actually run for very long at their max amp rating.

Reply 2 of 4, by Ultrax

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Thanks for the insight. I'll definitely be on the lookout for a Toshiba adapter - unfortunately there seems to be none currently on eBay for the 50CT.

The adapter appears to be of okay quality, so I'm not too worried about it failing overvolted, but nonetheless I'm still going to pick up a Toshiba adapter when I see it 😀

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Dimension 4400|P4 NW 2 GHz|256M|R128U AGP|WINXP
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Libretto50CT|P75|16MB|YMF711|WIN95 😎

Reply 4 of 4, by Ultrax

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That costs less than the one I bought! 🤣
I'll probably buy it soon. Thanks for showing me, I somehow didn't see it when I originally searched

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Presario 425|DX2-50|8MB|SB V16S|D622/WFW3.11 😎
Deskpro XE 450|DX2-50|32 MB|NT4.0/95
SR2038X|Athlon 64 X2 3800|2G|GT710 WINXP
Dimension 4400|P4 NW 2 GHz|256M|R128U AGP|WINXP
HPMini311|N270|2G|9400M|WINXP
Libretto50CT|P75|16MB|YMF711|WIN95 😎