12-02-2009, 09:23 PM
If the Belkin case says it needs 2 Amps, then you need a power supply that supplies at least 2 Amps. The 4.5V is close enough that it might *otherwise* work, since the voltage ratings on power adapters tend to vary a bit from what is displayed on them. This is why it is really recommended that you use the brick that came paired with it from the manufacturer.
If you choose to splice it make *damn* sure you get the polarity spliced the right way. If there is no blocking diode in the circuitry you will likely fry something otherwise.
FWIW, I have re-used old power bricks with routers and hubs that had "lost" their power bricks, and as long as I got the specs pretty close they seemed to work okay... so it can be done.
Good luck!
If you choose to splice it make *damn* sure you get the polarity spliced the right way. If there is no blocking diode in the circuitry you will likely fry something otherwise.
FWIW, I have re-used old power bricks with routers and hubs that had "lost" their power bricks, and as long as I got the specs pretty close they seemed to work okay... so it can be done.
Good luck!