Power cord replacement for external enclosure?

BlueWeasel

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Jun 2, 2000
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My ADS enclosure has worked great for several years now, but I recently messed up the male AC cord. One of the pins broke completely off at the end that plugs into the enclosure, (the male end looks similar to a PS/2 keyboard).

Any place where I could get a new cord for cheap? The enclosure works perfectly otherwise.

Newegg has got some decent ones for $25 with free shipping that I have got my eye on, but figured it would be cheaper to pick up a new cord if possible.
 

Zepper

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May 1, 2001
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Pix or links to pix? Hard to tell without them as there are lots of male mini-DIN connectors (that is what those are called, BTW) out there. YOu could always get a new connector and solder it on - just have to be careful to get the correct wire(s) to the correct pin(s).

Several on this page: http://www.bgmicro.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=242

Many on this page: http://www.action-electronics.com/ppdin.htm

Otherwise you would probably have to buy the whole power supply. BG Micro and Allelectronics usually have a fair selection of those too. Just have to know the pinout for your item. Will need a dual voltage PS with +5V at at least 0.5A (or 500mA) and +12V at at last 1.5A (or 1500mA).

.bh.