I don't have a destop and it doesn't have a power adapter. I has worked on my laptop for a year and the day before.
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I'm sorry. I don't see you asking a question here. What is your question? As you say, this Toshiba should definitely work with your laptop. And it doesn't require a power adapter. You just plug it into your computer via a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port. It is true their user's guide is almost non-existent and poorly written. I guess they figure the unit is so easy to use, a person can just figure out how to use it by reading the directions on the computer screen. Personally, what I find confusing is : what happens when you back up your computer so many times, you reach its 1TB limit, because apparently it keeps adding on the backup memory to the unit every time you back up? Does the unit automatically "delete" some or all of the least recent backup? It is a little confusing. Thanks.
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When I purchased, over a year ago, it did not come with a power supply (adapter). I contacted the seller and they did supply one.
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It needs the custom adaptor that comes with the device and doesn't work with regular laptop adaptor which is a pain, this is a desktop grade processor so USB power isn't enough.
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The cords it came with are the only ones that will power it. I tried hooking mine to my computer and lap top and it didn't work.
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There are listings that show a power adapter suitable. I do not have one, but it is avaiiable.
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It comes with no power adapter. I use a 12v lipo. Any 12volt dc source will work.
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I gave it to my computer guy. But I remember him saying I needed a new power supply to run it. Sorry I wasn't more help.
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If power adaptor is an issue you can get by without using it. It takes the computer's internal 4 pin molex connector which is a day saver.
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Hi Aaron, I just tried out, and NO, you can not use this without power adapter
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I used a converter with built-in plug adapter. If you just change the plug you still have too much voltage (220) and could fry your laptop.
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No. The power adapter is only needed if the devices connected to it require more power than the port on the computer can provide.
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1. The power plug is for US. (input : 100-240v, 50/60hz, 1.0A)2. I'm not the user of that laptop. I think it's better to ask to the official product homepage than to me. :)
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Apparently it does not... after some more searching yesterday, I found a web page saying that the best way to do it is to buy a universal laptop power supply.Hope that helps!John...
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No, the power adapter is for the IDE/laptop hard drives. I have recovered data from SATA drives without the adapter in place although I normally leave it connected for convenience sake.
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Hi Michelle, I have not gotten one but I believe if you get the adapter to convert the old power interface to the new it should work perfectly.
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Yes, it does come with a power adapter. They really need to add this to the description!
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It should come with a power adapter you plug in an electrical outlet from the back of the machine. However mine was defective and I had to return it.