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Black rectangular AC adapter with six-foot cable and barrel connector

BASEUS

BASEUS 12V 2A AC Adapter for WD My Book Essential 1TB 2TB 3TB 4TB

SKU CH-35GF-KVJJ1

A 12 V 2 A AC adapter with 6 ft cable powers WD My Book Essential drives from 100 V to 240 V input and includes overload, over-voltage, over-temperature and short-circuit protection

  • Product typeAC Adapters
  • Powers WD My Book Essential drives from 160 GB to 4 TB
  • Works with WD TV Live and Ktec KSAS0241200150HU media players
  • Built-in overload, over-voltage, over-temperature and short-circuit protection
  • Accepts AC 100 V to 240 V input for worldwide use
  • Delivers 12 V 2 A DC output with 6-foot cable

Power adapter for WD My Book Essential

This 12 V 2 A AC adapter is built to power WD My Book Essential external hard drives ranging from 160 GB to 4 TB. It also fits the Ktec KSAS0241200150HU, WD TV Live Media Player and WD WA‑18G12U TV HD Media Player. The unit delivers a stable 12 V DC output with a current range of 1 A to 2 A.

Check the drive label and connector before ordering

Confirm that your drive requires a 12 V DC input and draws no more than 2 A. The adapter accepts AC 100‑240 V mains voltage, so it works worldwide with the correct plug. Only devices rated for 12 V power supply are supported.

Thermals, noise and power draw

Built‑in overload, over‑voltage, over‑temperature and short‑circuit protections keep the adapter running cool and quietly during normal operation. The 6‑foot cable allows flexible placement without strain. No fire hazard is present under specified load.

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Price $16.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 27,790 comparable items (median $30.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeAC Adapters

Questions about this item

What does the package contain and do I need to buy a mains lead separately?

The adapter ships with a fixed 6-foot DC cable and an integrated AC plug that works on 100-240 V mains, so no separate power cord is required.

My drive is a WD My Book Essential 3 TB — will this 12 V 2 A unit power it correctly?

Yes — the adapter is listed for every capacity from 160 GB to 4 TB including the 3 TB model, and its 12 V 2 A output matches the drive's requirement.

In practice, what does the 12 V 2 A rating mean for my external hard drive?

It delivers up to 24 watts of stable 12 V power with overload, over-voltage, over-temperature and short-circuit protection, keeping the drive running without voltage drops.

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