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    Auto DC Converter for Dell 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by stevenxowens792, Nov 14, 2007.

  1. stevenxowens792

    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Greetings and Salutations...

    I have a 1520 with 8600m-gt. I want to pick up a DC converter to run the laptop from my Car. What specs should I utilize for the adapter to make sure I get enough power? I have several "regular" AC adapters. One is for 65 volts. If I use that, it says my laptop is running in low power mode. I just want to make sure I get the correct specs for a DC adapter.


    Thanks for your time and effort.

    SXO792
     
    stevenxowens792, Nov 14, 2007
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  2. star882

    star882 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just use a power inverter.
     
    star882, Nov 14, 2007
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    get one that supports at least 90 watts.
     
    nizzy1115, Nov 14, 2007
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  4. B2TheEYo

    B2TheEYo Notebook Deity

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    65 watts if you were on integrated for anyone wondering, and 90watts for dedicated. Although if you have SLI, might wanna go higher to those curious people out there. (not implying just on the 1520)

    Hope you're not computing and driving at the same time.. That'll be the next thing now after cell phones, drinking and being stoned while driving.
     
    B2TheEYo, Nov 14, 2007
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