deepak Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I sent my laptop to get the charging pin replaced about a month ago. They did a fine job, but sent me a replacement charging cable/brick since the connector on my old one was a bit worn down. The replacement didn't exactly exude confidence in build quality It was working fine for a month, but just now I saw a spark in the middle of the cable which then caught into a small flame and burned a hole through the rubber covering. Fortunately it went out by itself and my computer wasn't damaged. If I had my camera I'd post pictures of the cable; it's not a pretty sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'm sure its fine now. Do a system restart and you should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Mother fucker the good "brand name" adapters aren't cheap (Targus and the likes). God damn this has been a pretty shitty month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 What kind of lappie is it? I'd just ditch the bitch and get a new one. Clean slate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 What kind of lappie is it? I'd just ditch the bitch and get a new one. Clean slate. It's a Compal CL56. It really is perfect for everything I use it for, and is pretty light and thin for a 15" notebook. A replacement of similar proportions and power would be at least $800. NOT what I need seeing how I have a shit load of other things I have to pay for in the coming months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 If you arent already, get on the Buy.com email list; they have some good deals here and there. \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 NAC-51 Notebook AC Power Adapter with Cord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceboy Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 That is terrible. Glad your laptop wasn't damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I've got a few igo power adapters at home I'm not using. When I get back I'll pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I've got a few igo power adapters at home I'm not using. When I get back I'll pm you. Cool, thanks Dan. NAC-51 Notebook AC Power Adapter with Cord Thanks Nate, if the thing with Dan doesn't work out I've found a Targus one for only a bit more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chekhonte Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 so are laptop power adapters built to only last about a year so they can make more money on their criminally over priced ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 That would be up to the manufacturer, but planned obsolescence isn't a new idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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