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Can I use the old 9700/8520 home chargers to charge my 9800?

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Old 10-14-2010, 04:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Can I use the old 9700/8520 home chargers to charge my 9800?

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Below are the details of the home charger that came with 9700/8520:

Model #: PSM04A-050RIM(NY)
RIM Part #: HDW-17955-001
Input: 100-240V~200mA 50-6-Hz 11-17VA
Output: 5V - 700mA

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Old 10-14-2010, 04:52 PM   #2 (permalink)
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If the usb connectors are the same, then yes.
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Yes - the USB connectors are the same size. Thank you MidnightDraven!
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I am using my wifes one from her 9700 with no issues.
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any blackberry labeled charger will charge the Torch with correct end type.

you can also get Mini to Micro adapters to use older style chargers available for a few bucks on ebay.
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You can even use the car charger for the 9700.
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You can even use the car charger for the 9700.
or from a VM 605 or HS500

I did say any before.
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