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Old 10-03-2007, 12:21 PM   #3
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Yes, the Carnetix acts as the power supply. It would basically replace the power brick AC adapter.
Now, you need to look at your existing power brick. On it, there should be a label. On that label, there should be an output voltage. What is that output voltage (or voltages, if there are multiple voltages listed). That will determine whehter the Carnetix will power your laptop.

Also, if you want the Carnetix to power the laptop on/off with the ignition, you can wire up the power button of the laptop to the Carnetix. Some don't want to take their laptop apart, however.

It sounds like you have the general idea as to how the Carnetix works.
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