can someone please tell me how to power this / what power cord it takes. Sorry i'm a newbie to this.
1305610
If you've not looked at the "owners manual" for this item please do a google search and find one. The short answer to that question is none, there's not an external power source, it's 12v and powered by the motherboard connection.
1305611
I wasn't sure either but I remember going to Youtube and there were a couple of really videos I was easily able to follow.
1305612
This is a low profile card and does not use a power cable. It uses power from the PCI slot on the motherboard.
1305613
Just plug it into the PCI express slot. Being fanless, it will receive enough power from the motherboard and not require direct connection to the power supply.
1305614
It will draw power from the pcie slot on the computers motherboard slot. It does not require extra power connections. Hope that helped
841544
We have ours plugged in. There is a small transformer. I don't have the directions anymore so I can't say if it had any alternate power possibilities. I wonder if you might be able to contact the manufacturer to ask. BTW - we still love it.
1765415
The unit I ordered and received specifically did not have a power cord. I purchased grounded 12-gauge cable from a local store, cut to length, and wired it. It was fairly simple. Just remember to use a proper gauge of cord that is appropriate to the length needed--to limit resistance and possible overheating/fire. The only other wiring needed was the connection of the thermostat cable that came with my unit.
1678960
It would be much better to use more detail instruction in manual somewhere. I had very difficult time to figure that out way it was not working properly without to connect power source.
785401
I would just go get a "universal" power. Usually under $10. All it needs to do is match the polarity and size of the plug-in as well as the voltage. Universal should do it. NOW, if that works, tell me how you get it to work.
124597
Sue, which adaptor cord do you need? The regular power supply or the cord that goes into a USB port? If its the usb port I think I have one that I do not need. Would be happy to send it to you for free.
50522
I connected using 120 volt power. It was simple - I bought a 16 gauge electric appliance replacement cord from Home Depot and wired it directly into the box. After that, all you have to do is to plug it in!
387413
Dale, I took a pic to the power, hope it helps you. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B34NCybAqa80UlJiUDNXX3A1Zms/edit?usp=docslist_apiRegards,Rod
840869
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.
1001303
I think it does not work without the power cord being connected to it ALL the time. so i returned it.
1599662
We can not find a link to the proper power cord you need but it is available for purchase from the TCL Parts Dept. Call 909-230-9505, EXT 0 for assistance.
249372
If nothing the other posts said helps, plug it directly into the wall instead of in a power strip and see if that helps?May not be getting adequate power...
1144041
This unit isn't battery powered. Don't know why they don't show the cord in the picture. You need to plug it in to a wall socket. :-)
1747203
It should come with a standard power plug. If not, you may need to send it back. Mine works great.
1047210
Hi Daniel: Mine got broken on first attempt to use it. It looks pretty neat, that's it. As far as I remember it, no, it does not have other way to power it. I think that the only way would be using somehow a 12v battery, or transforming 120v AC to 12v DC.
1047209
Hi Daniel:Mine got broken on first attempt to use it. It looks pretty neat, that's it. As far as I remember it, no, it does not have other way to power it. I think that the only way would be using somehow a 12v battery, or transforming 120v AC to 12v DC.
2155565
Just came in a generic box. Came with its original power cord. Thats it. I suggest getting brand new and updating it to the latest firmware.