External Drive Power Adapters

[djroga22]

I have several externals which parted ways with their power adapters during a recent move. Assorted brands, my question is what is the best way to find (or match)adapters? Some are no longer made (or at least sold).

[C(-)ris]

LaCie you can order from their website. All others, take the device to radio shack and get generic adapters.

[djroga22]

Thanks for info, completely forgot radio shack.

[C(-)ris]

djroga22 wrote:
Thanks for info, completely forgot radio shack.

The Shack....adapters are about all they are useful for at this point. I firmly expect them to stop selling all the power adapters and replace them with 3 feet of cellphone cases in the near future. I still can't figure out why they are still in business.

[rz]

C(-)ris wrote:
[quote=djroga22]
Thanks for info, completely forgot radio shack.

The Shack....adapters are about all they are useful for at this point. I firmly expect them to stop selling all the power adapters and replace them with 3 feet of cellphone cases in the near future. I still can't figure out why they are still in business.
I agree. The only thing I've bought at Radio Shack in the last 10+ years is a humidistat, and the only reason was because they were clearancing them out. I needed one to put in a guitar case, to check on humidity levels. I was disappointed when I saw that they hardly sell any electronic "parts" anymore.

[numbered]

There are variable choices like this from Amazon. I have found a few at Frys if they are local.

[GGD]

Many external 3.5" enclosures that I have come with fairly non-standard power connectors with multiple pins, presumably supplying more than one voltage. I don't think those universal adapters with different tips will be suitable for situations like this.