Subj : Re: pi5 psu?
To   : All
From : Mike Scott
Date : Thu Oct 09 2025 18:49:48

On 09/10/2025 17:16, Joerg Walther wrote:
> Mike Scott wrote:
> 
>> I've just installed rasp OS on a new pi5 for the first time. It moans
>> the psu is insufficient, and can't deliver 5A. But the psu itself - a
>> kosher raspberry pi one - claims it will deliver 5A/25W.
> 
> 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.


> 
> -jw-


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Mike Scott
Harlow, England

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