WhypoweradaptersforlaptopornotebookareNOTcompatible.doc

Why power adapters for laptop or notebook are NOT compatible By Qingfeng Xia @ There are standard for DC power supply, like - IEC Technical Specification 62700: DC Power supply for notebook computer? - IEEE Std 1823-2015 However, it needs push from market, co-operation from manufacturers, or just a stricter regulation from world factory. This is the next filed China should rein forced a standard to redcue electronic waste. Major laptops manufacturers: Japan and Korea: Sony, Toshiba, Samung China including Taiwan: Lenovo, Acer, Asus EU and USA: Dell, HP and others Spec of one power adapter: ? Input Voltage: AC, 100-240V, 50-60HZ?? Output Voltage: DC,?19V 4.74A 90W? Inside diameter: 3.0mm? Outside diameter: 5.5mm? Power Cord:?Is Included in The Package? Certificates: CE, FCC, RoHS etc? Inside tip positive / Centre Positive? Manufacture Guaranty: 12 Months? Operate Environment: Please keep the environment cool and dry!? Safety: Over Voltage Protection, Short Circuit Protection, Over Current Protection, LED indication? Compatibility: 100% Original Manufacture Compatible, Guaranteed to meet/exceed OEM Specs. Electromagnetic Compatibility Main component of laptop power adapter: AC power cable with powe cord, AC-DC conveter, DC cable with Jack /wiki/DC_connector AC power side is compatible 110-240 universal, from wall socket to AC-DC converter block Power cord has 3 variant: 2pin 8-shaped 、small 3-pin, big 3-pin. The desktop PC power supply may have a switch for AC source 110V or 240V, found on some DELL Jack Polarity: Usually, the inner pin is positive, there is icon near the power jack socket. Check it ! Jack size: each manufacturer has their standard, it means it may be campatible with other models of this manufacturer. Check the inner diameter and outer diameter! 8 DC-connectors: 5.5mm*2.1mm/5.5mm*2.5mm/5.5mm*1.7mm/4.8mm*1.7mm/4.0mm*1.7mm/ 6.0mm*1.0mm/3.5mm*1.35mm. These cylindral connectors are not designed for laptop (it has i