Difference between revisions of "Power Adapters Use & Lore"
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| − | Match volts & amps exactly whenever possible. | + | '''Always''', check too see that any attached adapter is a correct match. |
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| + | Match volts & amps (and brand) exactly whenever possible. | ||
| + | Voltage '''must''' match exactly. Higher amperage is '''usually''' permissible, except on "regulated" devices. | ||
'''Do <u>NOT</u> use a power adapter with less amps than the device requires, you will get a false negative on the device, either because it will not turn on at all, or because it will but not work properly.''' | '''Do <u>NOT</u> use a power adapter with less amps than the device requires, you will get a false negative on the device, either because it will not turn on at all, or because it will but not work properly.''' | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 16 October 2013
Always, check too see that any attached adapter is a correct match.
Match volts & amps (and brand) exactly whenever possible. Voltage must match exactly. Higher amperage is usually permissible, except on "regulated" devices. Do NOT use a power adapter with less amps than the device requires, you will get a false negative on the device, either because it will not turn on at all, or because it will but not work properly.