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From: Jim B. <k9...@au...> - 2019-03-16 23:42:09
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On 3/16/2019 3:58 PM, Martin wrote: > I have a Thinkpad W540 and tried using one of the mobile 19V supplies - > the same voltage as the Lenovo factory power supply. When I booted I > got a new screen I'd never seen before. Lenovo was telling me to go out > and buy a genuine Lenovo power supply. I haven't looked further but I > guess they are using some signal riding on the 19 V to do this. Equipment using lithium batteries requires a battery charger with regulation designed for the specific battery type. My guess is that the computer is sensing for that characteristic. 73, Jim K9YC |