MP4 mains charger

[kia cat]

We have a couple of Goodmans mp4 players [the GMP34 G6]. It soes come with a mains charger, just a USB lead to download and charge the mp4 up. The spare parts stockist for Goodmans have nothing listed and when I've tried to e-mail Goodmans I get a wierd Server error message [I've posted that separately in Computers]. A charger for an Alcatel mobile phone has the same mini plug on the end - its a kind of mini rhomboid shape. This lead will fit but we don't know the MP4 battery spec. Charger is rated as: 100-240v 50/60Hz 500mA and SEC: 5.0V 150mA [guessing that's the output] So how wcan I find out if its ok to use that lead, without blowing the player up? Thanks

[dizmouk2009]

Your refering to a Mini USB connector I assume. Without knowing the required input for the MP3 player I wouldn't advise connecting anything to it. Without contacting Goodmans (like you have tried, I'm aware of that) I doubt you're ever going to find out.

[dizmouk2009]

Most computer USB ports give out - 500mA at 5V or 2.5 W

[dizmouk2009]

That above post is to give you an idea of what power is given via a USB to Mini USB cable from a computer.

150 milliampere might not be high enough for that device. I think it's safe enough to try but it probably won't work.

[dizmouk2009]

P.S make sure the Alecatel phone charger is DC or it won't work.

[ChuckFickens]

Talk about making it hard work!

If it's a usb socket on both of them then you can swap the chargers no problem, or simply buy another charger.

http://www.amazon.co....qid=1263628361&sr=8-1

[kia cat]

Thanks Chuck and Dizmo uk. Had no idea it would be that easy. Sounds a lot safer to go with that plan [Chuck's suggestion] Why Goodman's couldn't say that I don't know. Just shows how out of touch you get @ 55 [well that's tomorrow!]. Cheers gang. If we still had stars to award you'd definately get them!! * * * * * * * * * *