⚡🖥️ 12V 36W Power Supply
(12V DC • 3A • Barrel 6.0 mm × 4.4 mm • Center Pin)
This adapter delivers 12V of regulated DC power for select LCD monitors and AV gear. It was widely used by Dell flat panels, Sony SDM/MFM displays with external DC input, and other OEM monitors.
🔧 Charger Form
- Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Output: 12V DC @ 3A (36W)
- Connector: Barrel plug, 6.0 mm outer / 4.4 mm inner, center pin, center‑positive
🖥️ Confirmed Compatible Devices
🟦 Dell LCD Monitors
- 1503FP
- 1703FP, 1704FPV
- 1901FP, 1905FP
- E173FP, E193FP (select revisions with external brick)
🟦 Sony LCD Monitors (External Brick Models)
- SDM‑S51, SDM‑S71, SDM‑S81 (require 12V external adapter)
- MFM‑HT75W, MFM‑HT95 (multifunction LCDs with TV tuner inputs)
- LMD‑1410, LMD‑1420 (broadcast LCDs with 12V DC input)
🟦 Other Brands / Models
- LG Flatron (select 15"–19" models with external 12V input)
- Samsung SyncMaster (certain 17"–19" models with DC input)
- ViewSonic VA series (early models with external bricks)
- CCTV LCD monitors and small broadcast displays
✅ Common Uses
- 🔌 Powering Dell and Sony LCD monitors with external bricks
- 🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM 12V 3A adapters
- 🧪 Running AV gear, CCTV monitors, or video processors with 12V pin‑barrel input
- 🧵 Essential entry for legacy LCD monitor ecosystems
🧠 Signal Format
- ⚡ Input: Universal AC (100–240V)
- 🔋 Output: Regulated 12V DC, 3A
- 🔌 Connector: 6.0 mm × 4.4 mm barrel with center pin, center‑positive
- 🔁 Not interchangeable with 5.5 mm × 2.1 mm or 5.5 mm × 2.5 mm plugs
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
- 📉 Verify whether the monitor has DC IN 12V or an IEC C13 AC inlet — only the former uses this adapter
- 🔌 Connector is larger than standard 5.5 mm barrels — won’t fit smaller jacks
- 🧯 Always confirm device label or manual before plugging in
- 📏 Some monitors require higher current (up to 4A–5A) — check amperage rating
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
- 🧭 Look for “DC IN 12V” near the monitor’s power jack
- 🔌 Confirm connector size: 6.0 mm outer, 4.4 mm inner, with pin
- 🧪 If device won’t power on, inspect barrel for bent pin or loose fit
- 🧯 Label clearly to avoid mix‑ups with 5.5 mm barrel adapters
- 🧵 Keep as a dedicated entry in your monitor/AV adapter catalog


