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ABLEGRID AC adapter for WD My Book Essential, black barrel-tip charger

ABLEGRID

ABLEGRID AC Adapter for WD My Book Essential WDBACW0030HBK Charger

SKU CH-49HX-09S27

Replacement AC adapter for WD My Book Essential drives, accepting 100-240 V input with over-voltage and over-heat protection

  • Battery TypeUPS
  • Compatible with WD My Book Essential WDBACW0030HBK
  • Worldwide AC input 100 to 240 volts at 50 to 60 hertz
  • Over voltage and over heat protection included
  • CE FCC RoHS certified for safety standards
  • 648 percent compatibility with original charger

What this adapter powers

The ABLEGRID AC adapter is a non-OEM replacement power supply built for the WD My Book Essential WDBACW0030HBK desktop drive. It accepts AC 100-240V at 50-60Hz and delivers DC output through a barrel tip connector. Buyers who need a different voltage, a different tip polarity or a higher current rating cannot use this unit.

Protection features in daily use

The charger includes over-voltage protection and over-heat protection circuits that meet CE, FCC and RoHS requirements. These safeguards cut power when the adapter detects unsafe conditions, reducing the risk of damage to the connected drive. The supplier states 648% compatibility with the original specification, indicating the unit is tested to match the factory electrical profile.

Installing and common pitfalls

Installation is limited to plugging the mains lead into a wall socket and the barrel tip into the drive's power port. Before ordering, verify that the DC output value and the barrel tip dimensions printed on the original adapter match this replacement exactly. Long-term operation requires adequate ventilation; do not place the adapter on soft or insulated surfaces that trap heat.

Highlights

  • Compatible with WD My Book Essential WDBACW0030HBK
  • Worldwide AC input 100 to 240 volts at 50 to 60 hertz
  • Over voltage and over heat protection included
  • CE FCC RoHS certified for safety standards
  • 648 percent compatibility with original charger

Specifications

BrandABLEGRID
Battery TypeUPS

Questions about this item

Will the barrel tip or cable need replacing before the adapter itself fails?

The adapter ships with a fixed barrel tip matched to the WD My Book Essential WDBACW0030HBK; if the tip or cable frays the whole unit must be replaced.

What is the first limit reached when the adapter runs continuously at full load?

The 24 V output current ceiling is reached before thermal protection activates, so sustained loads above the rated amperage will trigger over-voltage shutdown first.

How much heat and noise should I expect after a full day of powering the drive?

The switching supply runs silently with no fan; normal warmth appears on the case after extended use, and the built-in over-heat protection will cut power if ventilation is blocked.

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