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need an odd AC cord

Uncle Peter wrote:

"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
...
Lee Richardson wrote:

Looks like Michael beat me to it with a better solution. Here is what I
came up with.
http://www.interpower.com/scripts/cg..._part=86557110

$9.21, each? I have a bookmark on another computer that sells them for
about $2.45 each, in singles, but they have a $20 minimum. I only have
two of those C5 cords, and three power supplies that use them. The Ebay
listing is probably his best bet, unless he knows of a computer
junkyard, where old laptops go to die.

--
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prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

We have tons of laptops and LCD monitors at work, but I don't remember
that plug! I ordered the eBay item, even with the shipping it isn't bad. I
need for the damn scanner I got screwed on by the eBay seller.

Pete

If I could have spared one, I would have given it to you, for the
shipping costs. The one for my laptop disappeared for a while, and I
found a brand new one with a spare HP power supply, but I have three
computers that use that cord and the same power supply.

let us know how the scanner works. It looks like the sheet feeder is
still available from Visioneer. I have about 20 of their different
scanners, but none have a sheet feeder.

--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

need an odd AC cord

While you may not like their prices, Interpower is an excellent reference
for the various types of wall plugs and the corresponding voltages and
frequencies used throughout the world:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/guide.htm. You can also find all the varieties
of IEC connectors: http://www.interpower.com/ic/IEC_coupler_sheet.asp, the
meaning of the various IP codes:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/IP_codes_info.asp, the north american
non-locking plugs for various voltage and current ratings:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/NEMA_configs.asp, and metric to standard
conversions including wire gauges:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/metric_conversion.asp. If you have to copy and
paste these URLs, be careful not to get the punctuation at the end.

--
Jim Mueller

To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. Then replace
nospam with sacbeemail.

"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
...
Lee Richardson wrote:

Looks like Michael beat me to it with a better solution. Here is what I
came up with.
http://www.interpower.com/scripts/cg..._part=86557110

$9.21, each? I have a bookmark on another computer that sells them for
about $2.45 each, in singles, but they have a $20 minimum. I only have
two of those C5 cords, and three power supplies that use them. The Ebay
listing is probably his best bet, unless he knows of a computer
junkyard, where old laptops go to die.

--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

need an odd AC cord

You could take the thing open and solder a cord in .

need an odd AC cord

"Ken G." wrote:

You could take the thing open and solder a cord in .

'You' could, but a real tech wouldn't even consider it. There is no
free space inside those small switching supplies, and any modifications
make you liable for any injuries, damage or deaths. The right cord is
cheap enough, so why screw it up?

--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

need an odd AC cord

Jim Mueller wrote:

While you may not like their prices, Interpower is an excellent reference
for the various types of wall plugs and the corresponding voltages and
frequencies used throughout the world:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/guide.htm. You can also find all the varieties
of IEC connectors: http://www.interpower.com/ic/IEC_coupler_sheet.asp, the
meaning of the various IP codes:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/IP_codes_info.asp, the north american
non-locking plugs for various voltage and current ratings:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/NEMA_configs.asp, and metric to standard
conversions including wire gauges:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/metric_conversion.asp. If you have to copy and
paste these URLs, be careful not to get the punctuation at the end.

Jim, I've seen their site, and they do have useful products, but
there are a lot of places selling the same cords for less. I have to
watch every penny, and I have always considered finding the best price
as part of the fun in a project. I have no problem with someone making
a profit, but a lot of times they have to make it from someone else.
Some items are a lot easier to find these days, and there is a lot of
competition. Some of the big wholesale computer suppliers don't list
those cords, other than other OEM stock numbers which is even higher.
That is why I am compiling the power supply and power cord reference
material.

--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

need an odd AC cord

******'You' could, but a real tech wouldn't even consider
it.

No one really knows that .
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There is no free space inside those small switching supplies,

Yes there is in some of them.
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and any modifications make you liable for any injuries, damage or
deaths.

I would kindly suggest doing it right so that wont happen .
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The right cord is cheap enough,

To some thats true
------------

so why screw it up?

I agree 100% dont `screw` it up .

need an odd AC cord

It is really a standard cord used on many devices. I have seen them
in Electronics Parts Outlet stores in Houston and feel sure that, if
you have a good electronics parts store near they probably stock them.

On Mon, 3 Sep 2007 17:48:59 -0400, "Uncle Peter"
wrote:

Anyone know what kind of AC cord this takes?

Pete

need an odd AC cord

In message , Hooter
writes
It is really a standard cord used on many devices. I have seen them
in Electronics Parts Outlet stores in Houston and feel sure that, if
you have a good electronics parts store near they probably stock them.

On Mon, 3 Sep 2007 17:48:59 -0400, "Uncle Peter"
wrote:

Anyone know what kind of AC cord this takes?

Pete

If you don't need the ground connection, you may be able to persuade the
normal 'Double-D' connector to fit. I did this when I lost the cord for
a Compaq laptop power supply. However, you will need to take a hacksaw,
and carefully cut a slot in the plastic between the two receptacles of
the Double-D - just enough to allow them to separate slightly (as the
pins of 'odd AC cord' are spaced slightly wider), and to clear the bit
of webbing (or whatever you like to call it) between the pins.
--
Ian

need an odd AC cord

I don't think that Interpower is in business for the likes of us. I would
think that anyone could get a cord to fit their local receptacles cheaper no
matter what part of the world they are in. Interpower is there for the guy
in the U.S. who needs a cord with a Swiss (or whatever) plug on the end.
(Think manufacturers with export business.) They have everything, the
quality is good, and if you need it right now, the price isn't prohibitive.
I specify their stuff where I work but never order it for home use.

For people like us, however, they are a good information source.

--
Jim Mueller

To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. Then replace
nospam with sacbeemail.

"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
...
Jim Mueller wrote:

While you may not like their prices, Interpower is an excellent reference
for the various types of wall plugs and the corresponding voltages and
frequencies used throughout the world:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/guide.htm. You can also find all the
varieties
of IEC connectors: http://www.interpower.com/ic/IEC_coupler_sheet.asp,
the
meaning of the various IP codes:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/IP_codes_info.asp, the north american
non-locking plugs for various voltage and current ratings:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/NEMA_configs.asp, and metric to standard
conversions including wire gauges:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/metric_conversion.asp. If you have to copy
and
paste these URLs, be careful not to get the punctuation at the end.

Jim, I've seen their site, and they do have useful products, but
there are a lot of places selling the same cords for less. I have to
watch every penny, and I have always considered finding the best price
as part of the fun in a project. I have no problem with someone making
a profit, but a lot of times they have to make it from someone else.
Some items are a lot easier to find these days, and there is a lot of
competition. Some of the big wholesale computer suppliers don't list
those cords, other than other OEM stock numbers which is even higher.
That is why I am compiling the power supply and power cord reference
material.

--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida