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    Auto-Air adapter, whats inside one?

    I just have this item, no cord(s). what is inside of it? It wouldn't be lead I don't think since it doesn't say lead. I can't find any info beyond what it is used for.

    It also doesn't say Li-Ion or anything either. The case is non magnetic and its fairly heavy. I dont want to try and tear it apart if there is something bad inside. thanks for any help! (I did do a search but nothing came up)





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    Computer power thingy from I gather..so maybe a board, an heavy transformer? Going by Lind's website an their description of it's use.

    I broke something open once similar, an I want to say I was surprised it was just a board with a heavy transformer.

    Don't take this as gospel, just using what I found searching, an own experience with similar items.

    Let us know if you decide to break it open!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot View Post
    Going by Lind's website an their description of it's use.

    I broke something open once similar, an I want to say I was surprised it was just a board with a heavy transformer.
    i have taken these apart as well you might find a transformer and low grade board like he said and i believe a very small heat sink?? not 100% sure on the heat sink. check with your scrap yard if you don't want to open it some buy those as is

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    Thank you Sir and Mvp! I believe I will be opening this up tomorrow then!

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    The ones I've taken apart had a mid grade board if I remember right. The housing is extruded aluminum.

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    See NA, I wasn't to far off. MVP an Happy seconded me! Woohoo!

    An I know Happy would set me right if I was wrong.

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