On 01/27/2016 05:08 PM, wes wrote:
> the center pin is a "data" line, the computer uses it to identify the power
> adapter powering it. the computer may refuse to do things like run at full
> speed, or charge the battery, if it cannot verify that the power adapter is
> capable of handling that load.
>
> I think it's some sort of fire prevention scheme?

Interesting. Overload protection sounds logical.

-- 
Regards,

Dick Steffens

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