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    Can one of the Inspiron's USB ports power this?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sprtnbsblplya, Sep 5, 2007.

  1. sprtnbsblplya

    sprtnbsblplya Notebook Deity

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    I want to purchase the Lacie external USB 2.0 hard drive, http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=10820, and it says it has no need for a power adapter if used on a USB port that can supply enough power.
    Can the Inspiron 1520's USB ports (any of the 4, doesnt make a difference to me) provide enough power for this drive?
     
    sprtnbsblplya, Sep 5, 2007
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  2. prattom

    prattom Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes any computer usb can power this drive. But if your laptop is not plugged in then battery will be consumed at a fast rate when you are using this hard drive.
     
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    tomcatTX Notebook Guru

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    Wouldn't bet on a single port being able to power it. But, I think LaCie includes a two headed cable...which when plugged into two USB ports pulls power from each. That should be sufficiient. But, as post above states...it will suck lots o juice form your battery.
     
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