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Michael A. Terrell wrote:
As a thought - what is the DC requirements of the Laptop ? - it might
not be necessary to go up to mains voltage and then back down.



Not a good idea. There can be spikes of up to 400 volts in an
automotive electrical system. Then there is the possibility of a 'load
dump' which happens when the voltage regulator fails, or a loose battery
cable.


Makes you wonder just how all the various computers in the modern car
survive...

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