p.s. power outlet problem with laptop
Nov 20, 2007, 11:33 am
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p.s. power outlet problem with laptop
Hey all:
I use an igo everywhere130 universal laptop power adapter for traveling, and have been for sometime. Used it on UAL intl and ps flights without incident.
Last week in Y however, i found that my T60 would 'draw too much power' apparently from the seat outlet, and trip the seat's circuit protection. When I throttled down the power settings (low screen brightness, slower CPU speed) it worked fine.
Two different flights (and seats) exhibited same behavior. Other ppl's laptops including other Thinkpads worked.
Any chance that UAL throttled down the electricity output to the outlets?
I use an igo everywhere130 universal laptop power adapter for traveling, and have been for sometime. Used it on UAL intl and ps flights without incident.
Last week in Y however, i found that my T60 would 'draw too much power' apparently from the seat outlet, and trip the seat's circuit protection. When I throttled down the power settings (low screen brightness, slower CPU speed) it worked fine.
Two different flights (and seats) exhibited same behavior. Other ppl's laptops including other Thinkpads worked.
Any chance that UAL throttled down the electricity output to the outlets?
Nov 20, 2007, 12:27 pm
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The ports are only designed for 75W, so your 130W adapter could easily trip them if the computer is drawing enough (perhaps charging the battery while also using it?).
Nov 20, 2007, 12:41 pm
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You might try EmPower (Laptop Power) on United Airlines
and the travel technology forum
I have found good info on empower in those two places
and the travel technology forum
I have found good info on empower in those two places
Nov 20, 2007, 12:44 pm
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You might try EmPower (Laptop Power) on United Airlines
and the travel technology forum
I have found good info on empower in those two places
and the travel technology forum
I have found good info on empower in those two places
One solution is to plug it in and pull out the battery, that seems to work.
Nov 20, 2007, 12:49 pm
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Ahhh .. my lack of knowledge ... having not the pleasure of a p.s. flight (no travel to JFK and originating from SFO)
Yes pulling the battery will reduce the power drain (but not recharge the battery
). Guess the battery recharge would need to wait til when you are not using the laptop.
Yes pulling the battery will reduce the power drain (but not recharge the battery
). Guess the battery recharge would need to wait til when you are not using the laptop.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Nov 20, 2007 at 1:19 pm Reason: spelling
Nov 20, 2007, 2:24 pm
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You might try EmPower (Laptop Power) on United Airlines
and the travel technology forum
I have found good info on empower in those two places
and the travel technology forum
I have found good info on empower in those two places
And Travel Technology is where this is going.
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Nov 21, 2007, 12:21 am
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I just use a http://dutyfreeunited.com/product_info.php?product=251
Simple, takes a standard power pack without tips and "Just Works"
Simple, takes a standard power pack without tips and "Just Works"