Subj : Re: pi5 psu?
To   : All
From : Joerg Walther
Date : Thu Oct 09 2025 20:01:51

Mike Scott wrote:

>> The psu is not one expressly declared for use with the Pi5, or is it?
>> Afaik the Pi5 needs 5A plus the USB Power Delivery feature, which the
>> Pi4 psu does not have. The Pi4 psu won't let you run the Pi5 reliably.
>> So you probably need another psu after all, I'd recommend the official
>> one, you can never go wrong with that.
>
>But it is the official one. Or at least, was bought as such and is so 
>labelled. A huge wall-wart.
>
>Bought from pi hut back in February; carries authentic-looking labelling.

There is an official one guaranteed to work with the Pi4 only and a
different official one for the Pi5, and only this one has the PD
feature. Check what exactly you have bought. If this really is the Pi5
version, it is defective and you should consider returning it.

-jw-
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