USB power connector on X40

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USB power connector on X40

#1 Post by rogerdean » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:12 am

Hello folks

On my x40 I have what looks like a small USB socket on the left side on the machine, right under the regular USB port. I believe this is a power only socket, which would allow me to use my USB DVD drive more easily.

So I need to find the correct cable for this - what is this socket called? Where can I find the cables I need? Would be great if I was able to use this...

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#2 Post by ryengineer » Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:50 pm

USB 2.0 connector (top) and the USB power connector (bottom).

Left side view - ThinkPad X40, X41.
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#3 Post by rogerdean » Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:09 pm

yeah that's the thing. do peripherals often come with a cable to take advantage of this? or can i buy an adapter cable? i'd like to plug my dvd drive...

http://microtechstore.com/images/apple/ ... L-unit.gif

i currently use a cable like this to provide supplemental power, but this uses the second usb port...

http://www.lacie.com/imgstore/support/faq_10332_1.jpg

how would i get hold of the right cable?

many thanks for the help!
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#4 Post by rogerdean » Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:22 pm

ok, i think it's part number 22P9215, as seen at -
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-58756

can't find one for sale on the web - if anyone is retiring their x40/41 and doesn't need the cable any more, do let me know. will post on the marketplace section too.

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#5 Post by Henrycc » Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:24 pm

Keep in mind, I believe the power port passes through the 16v from the wall charger/battery.
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#6 Post by rogerdean » Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:58 pm

oh, wow, thanks!
so does anyone out there actually use this port? or was it a very clever ibm thing that never did much?
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#7 Post by Henrycc » Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:11 pm

I believe the only accessory you can use is the actual IBM branded external cd/dvd drive. Every other external drive I have seen is either 5v or 12v.
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