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VGA-to-USB Adapter Spawns New Power-only USB Port
everythingusb.com - 11/26/2008
VGA-to-USB Adapter Spawns New Power-only USB Port
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This guy went through some troubles to add a power-only USB port to his netbook by modding a nifty adapter that borrows electricity from a VGA port. This adapter is going to come in handy when your existing USB devices have occupied all the ports on a notebook, and one of your power hungry ...

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instructables.com - 11/25/2008
VGA to USB power!
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Conceptually simple hack turns VGA port into power-only USB socket
Engadget — ... one hacker determined that two USB ports on his laptop simply weren't enough, he figured out a way around it. Essentially, he utilized a VGA gender changer, a spare USB port and a bit of old fashioned solder work in order to transform an unwanted VGA connector into a power-only USB socket. Sure, the applications are limited, but are you really going to complain about an extra option for charging your cellphone / DAP / Darth Vader voice changer? No, no you are not. [Via EverythingUSB] Filed under: Peripherals Conceptually simple hack turns VGA ...

VGA to USB Power Adapter
Gadget Venue — ... to PIN 10 (black cable) to complete the circuit. EverythingUSB recommend some epoxy to stick it all together and prevent wires jumping out. But… I do recommend not trying this as it could break your VGA port on your laptop if done incorrectly. I also have not verified if the PIN requirements are correct, so please check on those first. I can’t really see that many people needing to make this modification though as it is rather weird to be honest. Via: EverythingUSB Written by Gadget Venue. VGA to USB Power Adapter ...

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