Need a power adapter for Pocket eDGe

TimLeonard · 06-16-2011, 04:59 PM

I bought a new Pocket eDGe last month, and the power adapter stopped working less than two weeks later. The seller doesn't have a replacement and suggested I contact the manufacturer. Is there any hope of that?

ivanjt · 06-16-2011, 05:05 PM

Simple answer, no.

Long answer, check the old edge forum archive - there were several threads about just what you are looking for and where to buy them in the US.

mr_ed · 06-16-2011, 06:01 PM

Home-brew instructions are here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=1611190

and the reason that drove him to that, besides cost:

"It seems the trick to finding the exact one-voltage supply for an eDGe
is that the connector is VERY small for 12 volts at 1 amp."

That said, if you knew what to call the tip (3 millimeters, micro-doohickey, whatever) and the polarity (is the tip positive or negative?) you could probably find something exactly suitable, new or used, online.

-- Ed

Last_of_the_PEs · 06-16-2011, 06:18 PM

In a previous thread on Entourageedge, I identified an exact part# (with help!) on MCM Electronics' site, but there is apparently no industry-standard way of describing that tip when it comes to fully manufactured power supplies.

Go to an electronics/convenience type store. Take your eDGe with you. Ask for a 12 volt DC power supply and make sure it adapts to the power receptacle in the unit.

glow · 06-16-2011, 06:36 PM

Another alternative (in case you didn't see this) is to purchase the Energizer XP8000 xpal charger system - you need tip NB05. See this thread:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=131217&page=2

Dumas · 06-16-2011, 09:02 PM

Thread from the archive here: Found an AC Adapter that fits the Pocket eDGe
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=137532

Link to adapter sold on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Power...5623037&sr=8-1

Wal-Mart evidently sells the same or similar.

Filark · 06-16-2011, 09:21 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, TimLeonard!

As you can see, this is a good place to come when you have questions.

Also fun if you just want to chat with your fellow eDGists!

06-16-2011, 04:59 PM	#1
TimLeonard Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: pocket edge	Need a power adapter for Pocket eDGe I bought a new Pocket eDGe last month, and the power adapter stopped working less than two weeks later. The seller doesn't have a replacement and suggested I contact the manufacturer. Is there any hope of that?

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06-16-2011, 05:05 PM	#2
ivanjt Guru Posts: 858 Karma: 1027478 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South of France Device: kindle dx; eDGe	Simple answer, no. Long answer, check the old edge forum archive - there were several threads about just what you are looking for and where to buy them in the US.

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mr_ed Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denver, CO, USA Device: been e-reading since Handspring's first PDA	Home-brew instructions are here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=1611190 and the reason that drove him to that, besides cost: "It seems the trick to finding the exact one-voltage supply for an eDGe is that the connector is VERY small for 12 volts at 1 amp." That said, if you knew what to call the tip (3 millimeters, micro-doohickey, whatever) *and* the polarity (is the tip positive or negative?) you could probably find something exactly suitable, new or used, online. -- Ed

06-16-2011, 06:18 PM	#4
Last_of_the_PEs Groupie Posts: 192 Karma: 34 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Entourage PE	In a previous thread on Entourageedge, I identified an exact part# (with help!) on MCM Electronics' site, but there is apparently no industry-standard way of describing that tip when it comes to fully manufactured power supplies. Go to an electronics/convenience type store. Take your eDGe with you. Ask for a 12 volt DC power supply and make sure it adapts to the power receptacle in the unit.

06-16-2011, 06:36 PM	#5
glow Book and Gadget Fan Posts: 199 Karma: 19698 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ, USA Device: Nooks GL3, ST w/GL, Color, HD+; Kindles Voyage & Paperwhite; PE, EE	Another alternative (in case you didn't see this) is to purchase the Energizer XP8000 xpal charger system - you need tip NB05. See this thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=131217&page=2

06-16-2011, 09:02 PM	#6
Dumas Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 525 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nokia N810, enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe	Thread from the archive here: Found an AC Adapter that fits the Pocket eDGe https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=137532 Link to adapter sold on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Original-Power...5623037&sr=8-1 Wal-Mart evidently sells the same or similar.

06-16-2011, 09:21 PM	#7
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Welcome to MobileRead, TimLeonard! As you can see, this is a good place to come when you have questions. Also fun if you just want to chat with your fellow eDGists!

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