Universal power adapter w/USB-C?

[HCHTech]

We are starting to see more laptops for repair that have USB-C power connectors. Of course, none of the universal chargers we keep for benchwork have USB-C as an optional connector, so I'd like to add that. I'm not seeing many (or any?) universals with this options, so I'm wondering if the pin-outs are standard so I could just pickup a Lenovo 65W charger to use for this purpose? 65W and 45W appear to be the two standards... I have a tester that shows output voltage, but I'd like a universal as well, and maybe keep a few in stock to sell when we come across a customer's charger that is bad. What is everyone else doing?

 

[phaZed]

Due to the nature of USB-C - It is quite literally standardized, so any charger of sufficient wattage should charge any USB-C laptop. Gone should be the days of "the tip fits, but doesn't communicate to charge"

 

[HCHTech]

It is quite literally standardized, so any charger of sufficient wattage should charge any USB-C laptop.

Oh, awesome. That means it will never be universally adopted. Thanks for bursting my bubble!

 

[phaZed]

That means it will never be universally adopted.

There ya go! Now you got it!

 

[fincoder]

Yes any USB-C charger with sufficient power, just get one with 65/75W and it should cover any (higher-power laptops can't be charged by USB-C).

I have 65W HP USB-C chargers that are sometimes bundled with new HP ProBooks (as a bonus even though they come with standard HP barrel-plug charger). I sell them separately for users with Macbooks, Lenovos, HPs etc that have USB-C charging. They always work. I even sold one once to someone with a USB-C mobile phone, wanted a high-quality charger because he said all the cheaper mobile ones kept failing. They automatically vary their output voltage between 5V and 20V as required by the device.

 

[nlinecomputers]

They have to support Power Delivery specs. https://www.goalzero.com/blog/what-tech-usb-c-and-power-delivery/

 

[fincoder]

It can be assumed that a 60W or greater USB-C charger with a single plug would support Power Delivery specs.