>>Any idea if plugging it into a DC9V 1000mA brick will kill it? I just >>want to test it real quick. > >If it wants AC, you stand a pretty good chance. If it's a poorly regulated >DC supply, you *also* stand a pretty good chance of killing it. > >the pickle
Hi all, I thought I drop in some general info on Wall Warts and Power Bricks: Supplying DC to a device (here, the modem) that wants AC does not harm. The full wave rectifier that apparently is there to take the AC, can also take the DC. It merely conducts then, instead of rectifying. The other way around cannot be done: a device that needs DC, well, needs DC. And sometimes, it wants 'well regulated' DC, without a ripple. A regulated DC brick usually will have some info about that on the case. And: power supply never 'pushes' those mA's into a device; the device always pulls. A 1000mA supply just does the job a bit 'less hot'. -mart -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
