⚡💻 Sony PCGA‑AC19V9 Laptop Charger
(19.5V DC • 7.7A • 150W • Barrel 6.5mm × 4.4mm)
This high‑wattage adapter delivers 19.5V of regulated DC power for Sony VAIO laptops. It uses a center‑pin barrel connector and supports many PCG and VGN series models.
🔧 Charger Form
- Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Output: 19.5V DC @ 7.7A (150W)
- Connector: Barrel plug, 6.5mm outer / 4.4mm inner, center‑pin
- Common part numbers: PCGA‑AC19V9, VGP‑AC19V15, VGP‑AC19V16, VGP‑AC19V23, VGP‑AC19V24, VGP‑AC19V25, VGP‑AC19V27, VGP‑AC19V30
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 Sony VAIO PCG Series
- PCG‑GRT280ZG, GRT290Z, GRT290ZP27
- PCG‑GRT360ZG
- PCG‑K Series: K12P, K13, K47
- PCG‑GRS100, GRV680, GRX500
- PCG‑NV200, R505
🟦 Sony VAIO VGN Series (shared compatibility)
- VGN‑A, VGN‑BX, VGN‑FS, VGN‑FZ, VGN‑S, VGN‑SZ series (select models requiring 150W)
✅ Common Uses
- 🔌 Powering Sony VAIO laptops for daily use or docking
- 🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM PCGA‑AC19V9 adapters
- 🧪 Running laptops without batteries for bench testing or long sessions
🧠 Signal Format
- ⚡ Input: Universal AC (100–240V)
- 🔋 Output: Regulated 19.5V DC, 7.7A
- 🔌 Barrel connector with center pin
- 🔁 Interchangeable with VGP‑AC19V15 through VGP‑AC19V30 series
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
- 📉 Only works with laptops marked DC IN 19.5V
- 🔌 Not compatible with Sony VAIO models using USB‑C or 16V adapters
- 🧯 Always confirm the laptop’s underside label before plugging in
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
- 🔌 Use only with VAIO laptops marked “DC IN 19.5V”
- 🧪 If laptop won’t power on, inspect barrel for bent contacts or center pin damage
- 🧯 Label adapters clearly to avoid mix‑ups with Sony’s 16V or USB‑C chargers
- 🧵 Essential entry for Sony’s VAIO high‑power laptop ecosystem


