topic Re: HELP: need DC adaptor for PCG-K115M in PCs & Accessories

HELP: need DC adaptor for PCG-K115M

dennish — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 20:19:57 GMT

I am a happy user of a PCG-K115M but am desperately searching for a dc-adaptor to use the laptop in my car.
Can anybody give me a clue where to buy?

Re: HELP: need DC adaptor for PCG-K115M

jammold — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 20:42:14 GMT

Amazon have nothing like this, but since your system is similar to mine (a K115B), then it is drawing 19.5v or 19.7v DC from the power supply and since the car battery can only supply 12v it is unlikely that such a thing has been made - the only exception is lorries which use 24v.

Re: HELP: need DC adaptor for PCG-K115M

kee-lo_ — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 20:47:33 GMT

Faith had a link for one, but I can't find the f***king post!
Damn SONY GET SEARCH!

Re: HELP: need DC adaptor for PCG-K115M

jammold — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 21:09:13 GMT

I'll just eat my words...

Here's some, but not for your model:smileycry:

Priority Electronics

I imagine though that the 19.5v adapters would be sufficient.

Re: HELP: need DC adaptor for PCG-K115M

jammold — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 21:17:41 GMT

Brainwave!:smileyidea:

You could try using a power inverter. This converts the 12V DC output of your car into 115V AC Current. You would then attach your existing power supply to the inverter and get 19.5V DC in this way. It is a little bit of a break-neck way of doing things - but it is the best I can come up with at the moment.

Here's one I found earlier...

DC to AC Inverter - Outpost.com Fry's Electronics