Question My laptop claims 20v/5a to charge via type c but I want to use a solar panel..

[nelska]

That says its 20v/3a. Would this damage my laptop? 2023 zephyrus g16

"To charge your ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16, use a power source rated 20V/5A to prevent any damage."

Does anyone definitively know if a solar charger rated at 20v/3a is gunna actually do any damage to it? Will it just not work? Will it work just fine? ect.. I don't want to waste $100 on a panel and plug it in and have it not even work. Or worse, do damage. I figured it would work just find I am assuming the warnings about going over 5a? I have no idea.

If anyones interested its this flex solar 60 watts.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXPcuNv8_Ys


I know its not enough to totally power it when gaming but its plenty for browsing or recharging in the sunshine. Thanks

 

[Lutfij]

I wouldn't go beyond what the manual has stated. As it stands any mishap that can be pinned to the end user is the normal tactic of Asus's RMA department. So if by any chance you do incur any damage, Asus's RMA will decline your RMA request or charge you(what amounts to) an arm and a leg.

To add, the effectiveness of the solar panel will be compromised if you don't have the angle set the right order, meaning you'll see a dip in your power output from the panel. You'll need something constant. Perhaps use a battery pack, that's hooked to a solar panel, so you have a constant/regulated source of power.

 

[Secret-Squirrel]

Perhaps use a battery pack, that's hooked to a solar panel, so you have a constant/regulated source of power.

That's the way to do it.

Laptops need a stable, regulated power supply and their sensitive components could damaged with a wildly fluctuating power supply when a solar panel is connected directly.

 

[nelska]

yeh, no fun. but, probably the jackery box is the way to go even though the laptop has a battery itself. thanks!