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noggin · 2014-06-20, 17:25

Hi all

My US Chromebox has arrived in Europe - and I'm in the process of upgrading it to OpenElec + Chrome OS dual boot following Matt Devo's instructions.

One thing I wasn't expecting was that the PSU would have an integrated 2-pin US plug. The PSU itself is multi-voltage and is working fine in a travel adaptor - but longer term it would be good to have a UK 13A 3-pin plug on it. It looks as if the two pin plug assembly might be removable (as is the case on many PSUs - like some of Apple's) - but thought I'd ask here in case anyone had already done this.

If not I'll probably shop around for a 19V 3.5A compatible DC power supply... Again - if anyone in Europe has suggestions that would be grand.

Thanks

**jjd-uk** · (This post was last modified: 2014-06-20, 20:18 by jjd-uk.)

What type of connector is it? What does the label on the PSU say? That should enable you to search for something compatible.

DocG · 2014-06-20, 23:53

(2014-06-20, 17:25)noggin Wrote: If not I'll probably shop around for a 19V 3.5A compatible DC power supply...

Seems like a better option than trying to fiddle with the Asus power supply. Still waiting for mine, but it's definitely 19V 3.5A, i.e. 66.5W?

noggin · (This post was last modified: 2014-06-21, 02:23 by noggin.)

(2014-06-20, 20:15)jjd-uk Wrote: What type of connector is it? What does the label on the PSU say? That should enable you to search for something compatible.

Standard hollow-style 2-pole laptop - should be relatively easy to find a compatible PSU (sure it's a relatively common laptop standard). Annoying that it's not a Figure-of-8 or Clover-leaf like most PC PSUs though. Dislike wasting products - and travel adaptors are a kludge. Much prefer buying kit which can be used with proper connectors. Also seriously dislike heavy duty PSUs with integrated plugs - they fall out of the wall too easily.

(2014-06-20, 23:53)DocG Wrote:
(2014-06-20, 17:25)noggin Wrote: If not I'll probably shop around for a 19V 3.5A compatible DC power supply...

Seems like a better option than trying to fiddle with the Asus power supply. Still waiting for mine, but it's definitely 19V 3.5A, i.e. 66.5W?

3.42A to be precise I think - 65W

DocG · 2014-06-21, 03:13

Thanks for this. I might just start looking around now. From the pictures I'm pretty sure the PSU for the HP chromebox is cloverleaf, so at least for that one I only seem to need a cable. I'll know for sure the end of next week, if I'm lucky, or the week after.