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TOSHIBA Satellite Pro 4600

Started by NarakuITA , Apr 18 2024 05:03 PM

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#1 NarakuITA

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Posted 18 April 2024 - 05:03 PM

Hello everyone. I would like some help or advice to ask for. I have this laptop with Windows 2000 in perfect working order, obviously the battery is now out of production and none are found in working order. I was wondering if it is possible to use an external device to use the PC without having it connected with the cable to the electrical outlet.

I was thinking of using a Power Bank as a battery, obviously you need a cable that connects the laptop to the Power Bank.

This is the power supply. If I'm not mistaken it's 15V right? If so, you just need to figure out the size of the circumference of the wire attachment.

I found this, maybe it should be fine. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can confirm.
https://amzn.eu/d/4UCgbrz

Now all I have to do is find a Power Bank suitable for the laptop.

Are there any suggestions?

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#2 Chris Cosgrove

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Posted 18 April 2024 - 05:43 PM

So long as the power bank you wish to use is rated at 15V@4A there is no reason why it won't work. Obviously you need a plug on the lead from the PB that matches the input socket on the laptop. The one that you are holding looks like a 5mm plug but measure it ! +V goes to the central pin and 0V to the outer case and if the laptop will work without the battery installed then remove it. If you don't your PB will be trying to charge the battery as well as run the laptop.

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#3 NarakuITA

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Posted 19 April 2024 - 04:51 PM

I removed the battery, I no longer keep it inserted in the laptop.

In any case, thanks for the information. Now I'm going to buy everything I need.

EDIT:

I was seeing that what I found on Amazon was not good, because it is possible to set 15V but it reaches a maximum power of 3A and not 4A.

Suggestions?

Edited by NarakuITA, 19 April 2024 - 04:59 PM.

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#4 Chris Cosgrove

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Posted 20 April 2024 - 05:48 PM

You might get away with the 3A version since, with the battery out you won't be trying to charge it but I wouldn't bet on it.. Another factor is that computers very seldom run at their maximum power ratings for very long unless you are doing things like heavy duty video editing or playing demanding games so the current draw seldom approaches the maximum.

I am never happy trying to power a system from a source which has a lower current rating than the device you are powering, you are asking for over heating the PB. I don't know what your budget is for such a device but a company called Anjer seem to make some high capacity PBs for charging laptops. Might be worth a look.

Chris C