Using DC -> AC Converter for Laptop running HP Tuners
07-12-2011, 04:01 PM
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Using DC -> AC Converter for Laptop running HP Tuners In the instructions it just said don't use a DC to DC charger as the voltages may differ and harm the unit. What about a DC->AC converter? This way I don't have to worry about laptop charge while I am driving around.
07-15-2011, 10:11 AM
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Get an extended life laptop battery 
My Dell Latitude will run for almost 4 hours on full load w/extended battery.
If you do use an inverter, get a high quality one. Don't waste your money on the crap at WalMart.
Go for something like this:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Power+Bright/6...00-12/10002/-1
My Dell Latitude will run for almost 4 hours on full load w/extended battery.
If you do use an inverter, get a high quality one. Don't waste your money on the crap at WalMart.
Go for something like this:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Power+Bright/6...00-12/10002/-1
07-15-2011, 11:07 AM
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I've fried a serial port on what was my tuning laptop.
Problem came with the inverter operating in a truck
that had a 10.5V charging voltage. Inverter began
to bounce in and out of undervoltage cutout, and
the action zapped my laptop via the ground loop through
the interface.
If you see low IGN voltage, beware. Most inverters have
a similar low voltage cutout function.
Problem came with the inverter operating in a truck
that had a 10.5V charging voltage. Inverter began
to bounce in and out of undervoltage cutout, and
the action zapped my laptop via the ground loop through
the interface.
If you see low IGN voltage, beware. Most inverters have
a similar low voltage cutout function.
