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    Michael070 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 7, 2015, 06:25 PM
    Using lower voltage power supply
    What will happen if I use an output 13.5V, 1100mA - Input 120V-60Hz 32W power supply to power an item needing output 16V,1000mA - Input 120V-60Hz 29W?
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    Jun 7, 2015, 07:00 PM
    You run the risk of overheating the powersupply and or the computer. Dropping the voltage down could also wrek havoc on your primary systems making things impossible to recover.
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    Jun 11, 2015, 07:06 AM
    Sounds like a laptop power supply. In that case your battery may not fully charge and possibly over heat. The life of your battery will be negatively affected.

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