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In short: Yes.

As long as the voltage is the same, it makes no difference if the rated current is higher on the supply than on the device you want to operate. If you would take a 1.5 amp adapter for a 2 amp device, you overload the adapter which results in shut down or failure.

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Can you use a 13v 2.77 amp ac adapter in place of a 12v 3.0 amp ac adapter?

It is not recommended to use a higher voltage adapter than what is specified for your device. Using a 13V adapter instead of a 12V adapter may damage your device due to overvoltage. It is best to use the adapter with the exact voltage and current specifications that are recommended by the manufacturer.


What if I Used wrong ac adapter in electronic device?

If the AC adapter gives too little voltage, the electronic device will probably not work. If it gives too high a voltage, you will probably burn out the electronic device, which will have to be replaced or rewired. If the AC adapter is too weak (provides less milli-amperes than the device needs), the AC adapter can burn out. In summary, you need to check: (a) that the adapter should have the correct voltage, and (b) that it provides the required amount of milliamperes (or more) for the device.


Can you use a 3 amp adapter on 5 amp device?

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Can you use a 6 volt adapter with 200mA in place of 6 volt adapter with 600mA?

Yes, you can use a 6-volt adapter with 200mA in place of a 6-volt adapter with 600mA, but it depends on the device's power requirements. If the device requires more than 200mA to operate, it may not function properly or could potentially damage the adapter. However, if the device draws less than 200mA, the lower-rated adapter may work fine, but it could overheat or fail if the demand exceeds its capacity. Always check the device's specifications for safe operation.


Can you use a 12V 500mA switching adapter on device that originally required a 12V 2A?

Not for very long. If the device actually requires 2A in order to do its job, then the adapter ... which is only designed to deliver 0.5A or less ... will get warm, then overheat, and then fail. Possibly in as little as a few seconds.

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Can you use a 12V DC adapter for 5V DC device?

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Can you use 15v 500ma for a15v 600ma?

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