I think I have permanently lost the 5 V, 1.2 Amp plug-in power supply
to an old (but still useful) Iomega Zip drive. Does anybody know of a
company that sells power supplies like those used with most home
electronic devices?
Determine what polarity it wants. There is often a little diagram on the
device that indicates whether the center is positive or negative. Also,
if it is 5V, I'm betting it is regulated, so you'll need one that is
regulated.
Then, drive over to Radio Shack and buy one that has the same polarity,
voltage, and current, and is regulated. Ensure that the connectors are
identical; those little coaxial plugs come in different sizes. You can
bring the drive just to be sure it fits. You can also buy a 'universal'
adapter that will fit every possibility, and every voltage, but they are
more expensive.
For mail order, try digikey or mouser, as somebody else suggested. You can
also try the surplus websites like
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com
They often have a good selection.
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Regards,
Bob Monsen
"If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by
our institutions, great is our sin."
-- Charles Darwin