Re: [NTLK] Power Plug Polarity

From: John M. Powell (iwillbefreedotcom_at_earthlink.net)
Date: Mon Sep 17 2001 - 00:07:51 EDT


Yep. Tip/center the same thing. 'Sleeve' would be the
other connection. And definately check it before you
plug it in. Reverse them and you may be buying a 2x00
sooner than you planned. ;o)

John

>
> I'm new to the list, and the Newton world in general, having purchased an
> MP120 (2.0) a month ago. I'm already anxious to get an MP2x00,
> but it'll be
> awhile before I can justify that sort of expenditure!
>
> I'm making a power adapter for my MP120, using an old PowerBook
> 1xx adapter
> (7.5 volts, 2 amps). The only problem is, I cannot find a reference to
> polarity that I'm comfortable with. The FAQ mentions the "tip" of the
> connector being positive. I'm wondering if that means center
> postive? Can
> anyone confirm this?
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
>
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