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Re: [LUG] Has anyone know if i can use a generic power supply for a dell inspiron 1300

 

On Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:14:41 +0100
Julian Hall <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello Julian,

>Well yes, as long as it runs the equipment stably without anything 
>getting hot and/or catching fire

Voltage has to be right, otherwise things will go adrift, true.  But, if
you're under running a high current capacity supply nothing is going to
overheat.  If the PSU is close to the theoretical limit of its current
capability then, yes, there is a potential fire risk.

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