I bought a Maxtor 3200, and realized that I'm missing part of the pwoer supply. You can't replace it through Seagate/Maxtor any longer. The problem is -- they do NOT put the polarity of the plug on the external hard drive unit. There are stores that carry the 12V 2A power supplies -- but they need the correct polarity.
DOES ANYONE KNOW THE CORRECT POLARITY for the power adapter plug? Thanks :-)
I own the exact same drive. i'm looking for a spare power supply, came across this website, and saw your problem. the power supply is 12 volts dc at 2 amps. the connector that gets plugged into the hard drive: center pin is power (positive) and outer "shield" is ground (negative). hope this helps.
The part number for the adapter is K01PWR3200 but I was unable to find the voltage for it. You might like to try calling Maxtor\Seagate and asking them, as I doubt that's information they wouldn't be able to find. Also, did you try looking on the drive? A lot of the time it says it right on it. Also, I found a link where you can purchase the adapter (note: I have no association to that website):
http://store.dpsol.com/list_products.php?pn=2&a=lista_prod&sa=c&view=&show_local=1&categorie=339&id_overcat=335
Using a Maxtor OneTouch III with a missing power supply.
I took a chance, and it's working fine with a 2 AMP with a positive tip.
Good luck!
12v 9 amp say's it on the drive im trying to find one as well
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http://seagate.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/seag...**&p_li=&p_topview=1
Go to this website to see a graphic of the underside of the power supplies.
The power supply for the PS 3200 has a positive center.
I got a 3200 from a freind but without a power supply. I can buy one but I need the polarity.
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