G gawdin Beta member Messages 1 Apr 23, 2007 #1 I left my power cord for my mini-ITX computer, which is a 12V PSU, somewhere. I was wondering if I would be able to boot it with my laptops charger, which the output is 16V, without side-effects? If there will be side-effects what are they?
I left my power cord for my mini-ITX computer, which is a 12V PSU, somewhere. I was wondering if I would be able to boot it with my laptops charger, which the output is 16V, without side-effects? If there will be side-effects what are they?
Alvin.C Fully Optimized Messages 2,581 Location London Apr 23, 2007 #2 Snap, crackle...Oh, and pop I would think. It could damage the motherboard, or the system might just fail to power on. Purchase a compatible PSU for a Mini ITX PC at 12v.
Snap, crackle...Oh, and pop I would think. It could damage the motherboard, or the system might just fail to power on. Purchase a compatible PSU for a Mini ITX PC at 12v.
S0ULphIRE Golden Master Messages 9,232 Location Australia Apr 23, 2007 #3 lol, yeah. basic rule: if you apply voltage which is over max rated voltage on unit...boom.
