Author Topic: why wont my sony Vaio charge from other laptop chargers (Read 3614 times)

soulguard · « **on:** April 05, 2014, 09:53:03 AM »

My sony VAIO, which is an excellent machiene, most worthy of praise, has a problem.

It wont charge from a cable from a different laptop, It must have the Sony Vaio charger cable.

It is only a 9v charger, but there is a special plug that only Sony in their wisdom use.

Was unable to charge laptop when i went somewhere last week. other people had chargers but i could not charge my laptop from them.

Solutions

soulguard · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2014, 09:54:06 AM »

soulguard · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2014, 09:55:08 AM »

Got to love the Sony VAIO.

holysoulsacademy · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2014, 10:03:17 AM »

They most probably have a specific charger just for their laptop like the Mac.
It most probably doesn't have anything to do with wattage or voltage but with patented design or technology.
That way you have to purchase your cords exclusively from them and then when somebody tries to replicate it they will then be charged with patent infringement.
This is a feature I do not like with my Mac because when I lost my cord I ended up having to pay almost $100 for a new one.

SenzaDubbio · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2014, 04:50:36 PM »

You can use a universal and aftermarket chargers for a Sony. Just check to see if the volts and amps are the same. You can get them cheap on ebay.