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Dr Hobbitstein

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3. Depends on the voltage, polarity, and amperage.

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Mon Jan 28, 2019, 11:52 AM

Jan 2019

If everything matches up (amperage can be higher, but not lower, voltage and polarity need to be the same), then you’re ok. Otherwise, you risk destroying the power supply or the computer or both.

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What's the risk of using not-the-exact-right power cord? [View all] LAS14 Jan 2019 OP

in practice, it's usually not a problem; however, it could be a disaster. unblock Jan 2019 #1

Check Amps and volts on output. mikeysnot Jan 2019 #2

Depends on the voltage, polarity, and amperage. Dr Hobbitstein Jan 2019 #3

In the worst case, they could cut your wrists if you struggle too much ... eppur_se_muova Jan 2019 #4

chuckle LAS14 Jan 2019 #5

polarity and amperage natheo Mar 2019 #6