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- Thu Nov 27, 2014 7:22 am
- Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
- Topic: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
- Replies: 163
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Re: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
got it working - put some resistor. but I think it should work without it also. Will try next time if it breaks again
- Thu Nov 27, 2014 5:25 am
- Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
- Topic: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
- Replies: 163
- Views: 138775
Re: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
thanks for replies 
I'm thinking what would happen if I just connect outer shell with center pin.
In the chart I see
0 Ω = 135 W barrel
so maybe it will that it is 135W charger and it is going to work?

I'm thinking what would happen if I just connect outer shell with center pin.
In the chart I see
0 Ω = 135 W barrel
so maybe it will that it is 135W charger and it is going to work?
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:32 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
- Topic: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
- Replies: 163
- Views: 138775
Re: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
I wish I knew about this issue before and haven't thrown away old cable :/ where is that resistor? is it in the plug or in that thicker part which is ~20 centimeters before the plug?
- Tue Nov 25, 2014 2:19 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
- Topic: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
- Replies: 163
- Views: 138775
Re: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
does anyone know where from to get correct cable?
- Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:15 am
- Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
- Topic: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
- Replies: 163
- Views: 138775
Re: W520 requires 170W AC adapter
I have W520 and original adapter. I've changed cable for it and after some time PC started showing that adapter is not original and there is not enough power. It charges when PC is switched off. Does anyone have an idea what measures I have to check? My friend checked amperage and said it is ok ~8 o...