Hello everyone,

I am trying to find a power supply for the HP CD Writer Plus 7500e
external CD burner which I inherited. I've located the exact
replacement on HP's web site. However, they want $66 + $14 for
a cable to plug it in. I'm hoping that I can find something cheaper.

The requirements for the CD burner are stated as +5V DC, 1.2A,
+12V DC, 0.8A. I'm under the impression that if the voltage and
polarity are correct (i.e., +5V and +12V) then any supply rated
at greater than 1.2A for +5V and 0.8A for +12V will work without
damaging the CD burner and without damaging the power supply.
Is that correct?

I'm guessing that this kind of a power supply has to be a
common part for many consumer electronics gadgets. However,
I can't seem to locate the exact thing. Most of the hits I
get for "power supply" are much larger (say 50--100W).
What's the best way to go about finding a suitable substitute
for HP's exact replacement? Is there a specific term for
"low power 5 and 12 V DC consumer electronics power supply" ??

I know this is pretty simple-minded. Thanks for any info!

Robert Dodier

Take it out of the case and use it as a internal drive, usually all it is,
is a usb to IDE adaptor and a IDE cd-rom drive inside. Hook it up like a
normal drive and let it burn, of course you should check the unit to make
sure, this is just my experiance with similar units that have come into my
position. Good luck,

-glasnostJDC

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Hello everyone,

I am trying to find a power supply for the HP CD Writer Plus 7500e
external CD burner which I inherited. I've located the exact
replacement on HP's web site. However, they want $66 + $14 for
a cable to plug it in. I'm hoping that I can find something cheaper.

The requirements for the CD burner are stated as +5V DC, 1.2A,
+12V DC, 0.8A. I'm under the impression that if the voltage and
polarity are correct (i.e., +5V and +12V) then any supply rated
at greater than 1.2A for +5V and 0.8A for +12V will work without
damaging the CD burner and without damaging the power supply.
Is that correct?

I'm guessing that this kind of a power supply has to be a
common part for many consumer electronics gadgets. However,
I can't seem to locate the exact thing. Most of the hits I
get for "power supply" are much larger (say 50--100W).
What's the best way to go about finding a suitable substitute
for HP's exact replacement? Is there a specific term for
"low power 5 and 12 V DC consumer electronics power supply" ??

I know this is pretty simple-minded. Thanks for any info!

Robert Dodier