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Can I use a Toshiba inverter on a DV1000 laptop?

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chrisabscar

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Is it possible to use an inverter from one computer on the next or are they designed for specific uses on specific machines? For all you grumpies I know it's a dumbish question but just thought I'd ask anyway...



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First of all, I don't think you are talking about an inverter. Laptops come with A/C adapters, which are actually transformers from a/c to d/c. Inverters are devices that convert d/c to a/c.

But, to answer your question, as long as the connector fits and the power rating is within spec, laptop a/c adapters can be cross used. Unfortunatly, the connectors rare are the same.
 
Originally posted by: corkyg
First of all, I don't think you are talking about an inverter. Laptops come with A/C adapters, which are actually transformers from a/c to d/c. Inverters are devices that convert d/c to a/c.

But, to answer your question, as long as the connector fits and the power rating is within spec, laptop a/c adapters can be cross used. Unfortunatly, the connectors rare are the same.
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Unless of course he is referring to the power inverter in the laptop that is for the display.
 
Good point, Stu - but that would definitely not be considered as a user interchangeable component.
 

I was referring to the inverter for the screen, the ones that converts the low battery power to light up the screen and that is interchangeable. I am planning on ordering one off ebay but I was just checking to see if I can use a totally different brand or if anybody knew off the top of their head if the screen inverter is brand specific which I assume it would be. I figure if I have one laying around I wouldn't need to worry about ordering one.
 
Generally speaking, not interchangeable. But, there can always be a coincidental exceoption.
 
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