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Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) tab13 Profile Just received first IO. Appears to be V1 (WinChip inside). However, it came without power cord and keyboard (I don't care about the keyboard). I'm looking for a replacement power cord. Netpliance won't send/sell me one, 'cause I'm not a subscriber. I looked into replacements at Radio Shack. Closest thing I could find (based on previous discussions) was a 18/24V adapter (part #273-1690). See it here: 18/24VAC Power Adapter The talk on this board has been that the IO needs approx. 19V. I figured being underpowered by one volt (I'll use the 18V setting) wouldn't hurt. Any objections? Does anyone know if the tip of the plug is + or -? Wanna sell your IO adapter?????? 02-09-2001 17:05:22

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) Turbo3 Profile The Radio Shack one is too small. You need around 2 amps of 19v. Jameco has one for $19.95 that puts out 2.5 amps and can be adjusted down from 20v to 19v by an internal pot. Part number is 169076. http://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdCT/p089.pdf 02-09-2001 18:02:42

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) tab13 Profile Thanks! I did try the RS cord before I got your reply. I was getting a little flustered that the board didn't respond. "DOA," I thought. But your info on the 2 Amps gives me hope. 02-09-2001 18:10:21

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) holco Profile The power adapter on my v3 went out (after lightning strike close to my house). I tried using an extra adapter from a gateway laptop and it works fine. It's output is 1.9-2.6 amps. BTW, it only works with my v3, it doesn't work at all with my v4. 02-09-2001 21:07:21

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) cyrixone Profile I sure hope you didn't fry your I-O by trying it with that RatShack power adapter! Look closely at the adapter's specs, it outputs AC current, not DC. Hey if it's fried, at least you can sell the screen and the modem - there's quite a demand for them. 02-10-2001 00:08:42

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) PorscheMan Profile | Email I disagree with previous post about output being ac. If it was ac, there would be no polarity on the insertion probe. The probe is clearly marked with the center section positive (+), and the outer shell minus (-), @ 1.84 amps. Clearly this value is the maximum current draw that should be expected; the steady state current draw should be somewhat less. 02-10-2001 04:01:22

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) 02U2 Profile Uhhh, Ah Hem...PorscheMan, I agree with cyrixone. Unless the info on the rat shack webpage is wrong..It clearly states AC to AC... 18/24VAC/1000mA AC-to-AC Adapter Cat.#: 273-1690 Features: 18, 24 VAC Output Up to 1000mA 2 AC outputs It's possible the adapter uses a generic connector commonly used on ac to DC adapters...? Or someone overseas goofed making it.... 02-10-2001 05:46:31

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) 02U2 Profile PorscheMan, I believe you are refering to the adapter that comes with the i-Opener, Cyrixone was referring to the adapter tab13 used from rat shack. 02-10-2001 05:55:08

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) YouBecha Profile Some older phones and stuff used the low voltage AC/AC adapter. I hope you didn't toast your machine using it... you need 19v, centerpin positive, 1.85 amps (I would get 3amps especially if you will be tuning it up) http://www.geocities.com/mr_bubba_zanetti/ 02-10-2001 06:57:29

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) PorscheMan Profile | Email My apology! I was referring to the "name plate" data on an actual Iopener wart. 02-10-2001 12:10:01

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) mskim Profile | Email Turbo3, Would you tell me how to adjust Jameco Power adapter from 20v to 19v? I got it yesterday with your recommendation but don't know what to do now. thanks in advance. mskim 02-16-2001 13:33:39

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) mdetz Profile Ok, I really shouldn't be telling you guys this, because it'll mean more people to bid against: Check out http://www.compusaauctions.com Power adapters, ide drives, laptop drives, etc. are constantly selling for ridiculus prices. I just "won" 2 car adapters for a winbook fx laptop for $11/a piece, which I am hoping will work with the iopener. I lost the ac adapter and a 24x ibm laptop drive for 5 dollars, though :( I don't know what to do with half the stuff I buy there, but sometimes its too good a deal to pass up. I bought a ibm ssa pci adapter for like $50, but I have no idea what I am gonna do with it. Anyone have any extra SSA drives for sale? 02-16-2001 15:20:47

RE:Power Adapter for IO (modified 0 times) Turbo3 Profile You will need a DC voltmeter. Measure the voltage first (center is plus) it should be around 20v. Then remove the five(?) screws under the rubber feet. You will see a potentiometer with some glue on it on the circuit board. You will need to peel off the glue so you can turn the adjusting dial. With the meter measuring the output voltage turn the dial with a small screwdriver until it reads 19v. Put everything back together and recheck the voltage. I replaced the DC plug with a smaller one from Radio Shack that better fits the smaller center pin on the iopener. 02-16-2001 16:03:09

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