Q:Would a maxtor 320GB external hard drive work without a power cable if I connect it to the USB port?

NO, YOU NEED A POWER SUPPLY

Q:I have an HP Pavilion ze5385us.... the power cable is messed up and I'd like to replace it, but the ones on the HP website are pretty expensive... I have a different computer so if I have to spend over 100 bucks then forget it. Does anyone know of a good generic brand?

try on the OKorder and you could get cheaper and the same is about ?20.

Q:Basically, I lost my power adapter to my monitor, and to be honest, I would like to try to avoid buying a new one entirely. I have an old HP laptop power cord that fits into my monitor, but the power specifications on it are different. The power rating on my monitor is 19V and 1.58A. I'm just assuming that's what it needs to run, and that you shouldn't go over that. My power supply from my old laptop converts standard AC into DC at 18.5V, which I'm assuming the difference in voltage between 19 and 18.5 won't really affect anything, but the amperage on my power supply is close to twice as high, at 3.5A output. That's where my concern is, if I where to plug this into my monitor would anything bad potentially come out of it? Don't comment saying quot;Oh, just buy a new one.quot;, I've stated I want to try and avoid that. Thanks in advance.

It might work,give a try.

Q:I've got a 1967 Sears-Kenmore sewing machine with a power cable that a cat chewed through (previous owner). The damage is near the end of the cable and the copper wires are showing. I shopped around and found a replacement pedal/powersupply but I really like the antique pedal I have with it. Thank you in advance.

take to a repair shop

Q:It's a 250GB Western Digital Caviar drive, sold with an iMac back in early 2007... I want to see if I can recover some files from it, but I have no idea where to start.

Get an external adapter kit. Tiger direct sells them.

Q:i have a 97 chevy malibu and i need to know where to run the power cable through the fire wall. or where could i get a diagram that is simple enough for me to understand...

Either find a rubber boot with enough space through it (where your steering column goes through), or drill a hole and use the grommet that comes with your Amp Install kit. If you choose to drill, MAKE SURE you have enough clearance on both sides.

Q:What kind of cable does the power cable 3 (1 * 240) +2 (1 * 120) Is it a separate cable?

The size of the jumper varies with the specifications of the bridge, which is uncertain; the so-called repetitive ground is at least two that is the beginning and end of the end, if the length is enough, the need for intermediate isolation to do the appropriate length of the ground. Stressed that a certain attention to the ground is connected to the power grid on the ground, not directly into the ground.

Q:And can u please explain in detail how u get xbox live i dont want any free survey things just like do i have to buy a card how much it is do i need extra cables? ok thx!

thats half of the ac adapter so noooo thats not all of it for x box live 1.get a ETHERNET CABLE 2. get a moden and a router 3 connect the router to the internet and make sure it conncets 4. connect ethernet from xbox to router or modem 5. go to network setting...test connection on the most right menu on the dashboard 6. it u pass all the test 7. voila xbox live

Q:why power cables are to be earthed at both ends?

To reduce the risk of electric shock. There are always leakage electrons from the power cable to the metalic equipment body, electric pole, and any metal part that are near to the power cable, which makes potential source of static electricity and thereby electric shock. To minimize this hazard by providing a path for the electrons to the earth is provided by the earthing.

Q:I never expected this problem,but I have an HP with a liteon power supply.The thing has these weird clips on the power cables that go into the hard drive.How do I free the hard drive power cables? I have to put in a new power supply for my video card.

SATA just pulls out.. actually so does molex connectors (for IDE drives).. just very tough sometimes to get them out. If its black and kinda thin, then its probably SATA and they should just pull straight out.