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Paul Crowley ([personal profile] ciphergoth) wrote2008-08-12 06:15 pm
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Where can I find a cable for one of these?

We need a cable that goes from a standard UK 3-pin mains socket to the kind of connector shown on the left. I've just received a replacement power unit for our laptops, but they didn't come with the power connector, which is a pain.

Update: Wow, you lot are swift! It is an IEC 320 C5. Have ordered from Amazon - less than £4 including postage. Many thanks all!

[identity profile] evil-c.livejournal.com 2008-08-12 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I shall ask the Asher when he gets home, he's into computer & electronics obscurity.

[identity profile] dennyd.livejournal.com 2008-08-12 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
It's actually a fairly standard lead.

[identity profile] evil-c.livejournal.com 2008-08-12 05:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't know, I'm not into computers that much!

[identity profile] dennyd.livejournal.com 2008-08-12 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
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[personal profile] zotz 2008-08-12 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Is this one?

[identity profile] dennyd.livejournal.com 2008-08-12 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, Dell laptops, that'll be why I've seen them before.

I might have one of these in a box of Stuff and Things - I'll have a look when I get home this evening.

[identity profile] kimble.livejournal.com 2008-08-12 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I've bought them from Ebuyer in the past. A quick google turns up this (http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Cabling/Power/Cloverleaf+Standard+Power+Cable?productId=6601). The keyword you're looking for is "IEC320 C5", colloquially known as "cloverleaf".

[identity profile] ravenevermore.livejournal.com 2008-08-12 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_nicolai_/ 2008-08-12 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Maplin or Amazon.co.uk
Edited 2008-08-12 17:33 (UTC)
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[identity profile] skibbley.livejournal.com 2008-08-13 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
For future reference http://www.molex.com/ are pretty good for obscure cables.