AC Adapter

[Al Smith]

I cannot find the correct ac adapter for the Clevo N240JU.

It is 19v 2.1a 40w.

The adapter is Chicony A13-040N3A A040R074L

It is the same as a Sager NP3240.

The problem is the pin - I can't find the correct size.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Brian8gbSSDLinux]

Could I suggest the 'Universal' charger from Amazon (see link below)
it is
Lite-am® Universal 90W 19V-20V 3A-4.7A Automatic Voltage Selection Laptop AC Adapter Power Supply Charger + Mains Lead
with interchangeable connectors to fit 'any' Laptop... see photos on the website...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ATAWQ2K?psc=1

Hoping this was what you need,

Brian

 

[Al Smith]

Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried those, and they would work if they had the right tips. That's where the problem is.

I can't get the tip size from the lappy mfg. If I could, then it would be much easier.

The power requirements aren't the problem, just that tip.

Thanks!

 

[Brian8gbSSDLinux]

Checking Clevo and Clevo 'compatible' Adaptors on both Amazon and Google, (which you probably did too) I found that they were all designated as having o/d 5.5mm i/d 2.5mm connector.
BUT...

I did find one showing the connector as o/d 5.5mm i/d 1.7mm
is this the problem?
Have you got the original PSU to check the dimensions?

IPC Computers have a Clevo 120W PSU for the N240 LU with right angled 5.5 x 2.5mm connector (they say) for 56 Euros...

https://www.ipc-computer.eu/notebook-spareparts/clevo/n-serie/240lu/adapter

IPC show 3 models of the N240 while a different Company shows 5 models
some have 40W PSU's others 90W PSU's...

 

[Al Smith]

Yes, I've seen them also. I've tried the 5.5. But, the barrel is too large. Not sure about the center pin.

I really don't want to spend $60 from the manufacturer.

I even emailed Chicony, but no response. I guess the reasoning is to buy from the lappy mfg only - helps their profits.

 

[tombet]

I have the exact same issue. Did you ever find a solution Al? Thank you.

 

[Danielle]

Hello, I have ran into this exact problem and actually found a solution. I found a universal charger with the correct sizing on Amazon. The adapter that fits my laptop (Velocity Micro Vector 14) from the kit is M4. It is only $25 too. Hope this helps!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0132ST35Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[tombet]

THANK YOU Danielle. This looks right ! The M4 tip says it is 4.8*1.7mm and that is just about exactly what I measured my adapter's pin as. (Power is V/A:18.SV, 3.SA, 4.9A Unfortunately, I already paid the $65 off the Sager website, after trying a couple other universal adapters unsuccessfully. But I had not tried this ZOZO brand. I will order this asap - keep as a spare for future or maybe I can still return the $65 one. (The Velocity is a Clevo/Sager under the covers I gather?) I really appreciate you posting your findings.

 

[Danielle]

No problem! Yup, it uses a Clevo N240JU according to the back of my laptop.