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Old May 31, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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I am using a Lind power adapter.

http://www.lindelectronics.com/cgi-b...detail_product

It is designed for my Dell Insperion B series Lap Top. Lind sells adapters for any laptop. They are a bit expensive, but they are designed for that specific laptop.

http://www.lindelectronics.com/cgi-b...h?hl=en&q=lind

I have had zero problems with mine.

I also got this splitter since the Evo has only one power outlet

http://www.lindelectronics.com/cgi-b...etail_product/
Old May 31, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MalibuJack
Well, the power supplies can get very hot, regardless of their use or whatnot, so Its unfortunately normal. If it starts to melt then its something to worry about, but the plug itself is designed to house a Lighter, ya know, the thing that can BURN the end of your cigarette.

Just check it once in awhile.


I hear you on that one. I just thought it was a little on the "Ohh jeez" side when the inverter itself was so friggen hot it was damn lear like grabbing the cigarette lighter itself. It was literally to hot to touch, and damn near burned me...
Old May 31, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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The 400 watt inverter ($50) I bought at Northern Tool was powerful enough for:
- one 30 lb (old style) monitor
- one keyboard
- one 2000 dell PC
- with AC & radiator fans spinning

This was last year before I owned a laptop and was just itching to log.

I pulled over in a subdivision (Kings Grant for T Klemann) to setup for a log and a lady almost called the cops from all the equipment in the car
Old May 31, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Just a caution: When Flashing the ECU just make sure that the power is sound and the battery is FULLY charged, else you will be searching ebay for an ECU
Old May 31, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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You can recover a failed flash on the Evo ECU, you need to use the Unlocker to recover it.. But it is a concern if you glitch the ECU.
Old May 31, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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I'm glad this thread was started. I haven't logged anything in a long time because my laptop is a POS and will shut off for no reason. Its a toshiba satellite so you might want to put that on your do not buy list. the thing is heavy *** hell and I'm looking for a replacement.

Originally Posted by evo 8 ya
What would you suggest then Jack?

MJ or anyone who is familiar with puters point me in the right direction please
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