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Need replacement plug for WD product, Help needed

  • 28-02-2010 2:43pm
    #1
    Hogzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭


    Recently bought a WD TV live in the states and i completely forgot about the different plugs. Silly me!

    However iv been looking on ebay for a replacement plug but cant find one anywhere. Currently im using the plug from my WD external hard drive which fits perfectly but its annoying having to use the same plug for either the WDTV or the HDD.

    Specs i need are:

    INPUT: 100-240v, 50/60hz, 500mA
    OUTPUT: 12.0V, 1500mA


    If anyone can link me to one or tell me what to search for! Cant find one anywhere but they MUST be out there somewhere!!!


Comments

  • #2
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    If the PSU is multi-voltage (and it is if it says 100-240 on it), you can just use a US 2-pin to UK 3-pin adaptor.

    Or cut off the US plug and wire on a 3-prong one.

    Actually, I think the PSU on my WD TV has those slidey-off adaptors on it. Is that the one you have?


  • #3
    Hogzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Voodu Child wrote: »
    If the PSU is multi-voltage (and it is if it says 100-240 on it), you can just use a US 2-pin to UK 3-pin adaptor.

    Or cut off the US plug and wire on a 3-prong one.

    Actually, I think the PSU on my WD TV has those slidey-off adaptors on it. Is that the one you have?

    Thats the one i have for my external hard drive but not for the WDTV live. I noticed that and checked straight away to my disappointment. Might try rewiring the plug, using an adapter might be a bit to clunky as i have a fairly clean install. Thanks Voodu!


  • #4
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    Well if its one of those PSUs where the adaptor is a separate block with another lead running off it (with the plug) then you should be able rewire it fairly easily. Although I should say don't go rewiring anything if you're not sure of what you're doing.

    Obviously if its an all-in-one (with the plug part of the PSU) you won't be able to do this anyway.

    And those little adaptors (like the ones you often get with an electric razor) are the other handy solution. You should be able to get one that fits an american 2-pin plug in any decent electrical shop.

    It would be cheaper than buying the whole new PSU anyway.


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