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I would like to know how to add a 2nd USB charging port to a Lenovo YogaBook with only one USB 2.0 port used for both data and charging?
I would like to charge a Lenovo YogaBook laptop while using the data port. This isn't supported by the laptop unless I am wrong. I have followed some tutorials which supposed to work but it didn't.
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Bluetooth and USB connectivity issues - Dell Precision M6700
Despite age and dead battery, Dell M6700 laptop serves well as a desktop replacement for tasks like email, social media, and video streaming for a family member. However, recently Bluetooth ...
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USB C charging on Dell Inspiron laptop: OnePlus 65W phone charger
I have a Dell Inspiron laptop with a USB C port. The normal charging is 65W adapter via the Dell power (charging port). If I connect this to my OnePlus phone charger which is also 65W somehow it does ...
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100w USB-C to DC power adapter charging issues
I've been encountering some issues with a custom charging setup for my Razer Blade 15 laptop. My blade is a 2020 model that does not support USB-C charging. I wanted a more compact solution than the ...
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Laptop dead from overvolted usb-c
Laptop is EVGA SC17
Usb-c 3.1 (non thunderbolt)
Battery 3.7v 550mah
Ok so i stupidly was hotwiring a battery to charge via my laptops usb-c port, I know i should have used my powersupply or even a usb ...
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Unable to charge HP Envy Intel i7 11th gen with Comsol 25600 power brick
I purchased and HP laptop as above. The battery won't get through a full day on a charge, so I purchased a Comsol power bank. I have contacted Comsol and have been told that it should charge a laptop ...
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How can I determine how many amps I need to power/charge my Chromebook
The power supply that came with my Chromebook died recently and I've had a hella time just to find a charger that's just right for it. When studying different recommendations from different sources it ...
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If I connect a USB-HUB to a USB 3.0 port and then plug my android tablet in the hub for USB Tethering, How much power transfer should be happening?
So, I have been tethering my tablet with my PC for a long time and I noticed that It charges pretty fast when connected through USB hub compared to normal tethering on USB 3.0 port. I installed Ampere ...
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Vaporizer not recognized by windows when charging through USB [closed]
I would like to check the voltage (V) and current (A) with which my XMax Starry v3 vaporizer is being charged. I have tried different ports but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Do devices that ...
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If I charge my iPhone using MacBook USB, while the Macbook is charging, will that affect battery life negatively?
If I charge my iPhone using a MacBook USB port while the MacBook is charging, will that affect battery life (of either the MacBook or the phone) negatively?
I would think not, since the battery is ...
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Is it safe to use 70% isopropyl alcohol on electrical contacts on any device with a battery as long as it's powered off?
I'm talking about USB ports and charging ports for laptops and phones. I want to use a cotton swab or a microfiber cloth dampened with alcohol to clean the inside. Compressed air won't do it.
They're ...
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I have an old Dell computer but the charger does not work
I have an old dell computer that has the regular charging socket malfunctioning.
I have been trying to find if I can use a charger that has USB C and then use an adapter on the laptop to convert USB A ...
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Charging tablet while in OTG
Similar questions have been asked before, but the posts are years old and not really answered.
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I have a tablet with USB-C or Lightning port (female). I want to connect a special 5G receiver and a ...
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How to use all the 45 Watt out of the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 3
I have been working on this project that consists on making a somewhat portable computer... I intend on using a Raspberry Pi and an old laptop monitor to get the job done. The thing is that I bought a ...
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Lenovo T495 - Opensuse Tumbleweed - USB does not work when on battery
I have a Lenovo T495 and it works fine when on mains. However when on battery, USB devices (flashdrives, hdds, etc) are not detected. Plug in the mains, and they are detected fine. Running kernel 5....
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