Power help for new laptop CarPC

**jwaters** · 11-10-2006, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Wiredwrx

It is just not "good" practice. Like putting the toilet seat down after use. Will not doing it cause any issues, probably not, but the wife/gf might not like it and eventually, it could lead to problems, or a complete meltdown. I have seen worse ideasw, it's just not the "best"

Michael

OK, I'm going to work on eliminating the noise, then I'll deal w/ how to get the wires up to the battery.

Maybe this "universal auto/air/wall" adapter I'm using is converting DC-AC-DC even when plugged into the cigaretter lighter? (which I understand creates alot of noise)

I think my next step is to find a DC-DC powersupply that has a tip for my laptop. I've started reading about the carnetix, but I'm thinking that I'll try to find something from Radioshack or Fry's (both have options for < $30, but the trick will be finding one w/ a tip for my Dell laptop)

Thanks for all the advise!! This forum is great.

**Neems211** · 11-14-2006, 08:48 PM

http://www.lindelectronics.com/

Its a little expensive but it works great and for Dell, its the only auto/air adapter that you can use. Proprietary bull****, you can not buy a generic one to my knowledge.

**mwmcginn** · 01-04-2007, 09:53 AM

This is a little troubling as I just bought the kensington for my setup. However, I dont think it would convert up to AC (its just to small to be an inverter too) but I wonder about the noise you are getting. It makes me wonder about the power supply or video board on your laptop (is it functioning correctly?). Did you try a ferite choke near the end of the power cable?

I have been using a targus 120w adapter on my laptop for a long time and never had a problem with noise in my RX-7 or the honda. Problem with those are they are discontinued and the tips are garbage.

**tdunn** · 01-06-2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Neems211

http://www.lindelectronics.com/

Its a little expensive but it works great and for Dell, its the only auto/air adapter that you can use. Proprietary bull****, you can not buy a generic one to my knowledge.

Dam another 129 for the project. oh well truckers are mabe of money dont ya know LoL