I just recently purchased a two tuner model Tablo, and so far I like it. I would like to take it with me in an RV, and would like to purchase a second power supply so I don’t have to take that back and forth. Does anybody have a part number for a suitable replacement power supply? I saw a previous thread where Tablo listed a Mouser power supply for the 4 tuner model (and a note that said the two models used different power supplies). But that model listed is obsolete.
I agree Tablo company should provide an option to purchase a spare power supply. Some problems with the Tablo DVR have been traced to defective power supplies and the ability to swap out with a spare would be very helpful.
In the grand scheme of things the cost of a spare power supply is minuscule compared to the overall cost of the system and would be a good investment.
Folks report using the Kensington K38047US for netbooks - $10 on Amazon as a replacement. Seems the power supply can go bad and make your Tablo appear dead!
I ordered the Kensington power supply as well, and am using it now with my TABLO 4 tuner model. So far so good. I am keeping the original PS for backup.
Very important to change default 19 volt setting to 12 volts before powering up the Tablo.
My cost for the Kensington PS was $11.99 plus free shipping with Amazon prime.
I got mine from the same place, same price. Thanks for the tip on the voltage setting. I did see on the box that it had three different voltage settings. Nowadays I would have though the default setting would be 5 volts for all the USB devices.
I assume the voltage setting does not affect the voltage at the USB port?
This is the type of connector that Tablo uses. DC Power 12V 5.5mm x 2.5mm Barrel Male Plug Connector
So if you can find a power supply with that connector and enough amps, it should work.
I use the above connector to hook the Tablo up to my 12v solar, battery source and it works great. I even have a USB fan plugged into the Tablo.
I also have my netwotk adaptors running this way. My Tablo will now record even with a black out.
Now I need a 12v TV.