Monday, February 22, 2016

Broken Adapter

I happened to notice by accident that Daughter L was using this broken adapter to charge her computer. It didn't look safe, a fire hazard in fact, although it still does the job. Can you see the torn wire?




For $99 (not including tax) I decided to get her this new one, safety first!  After doing some googling I decided this is a more long term solution to the problem.  We will keep the torn adapter and patch with white electrical tape for use as a backup.


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11 comments:

  1. Rhapsody Phoenix22 February, 2016 01:42

    Blessings....
    Sounds like a plan.

    Have a fabulous week
    Rhapsody

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  2. Anna of Mutton Style and Years22 February, 2016 03:44

    Mine went like that when my dog chewed it. Luckily it wasn't switched on. Mine was replaced by Curry's free as I'm in their insurance scheme.

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  3. baili22 February, 2016 07:01

    hope you will manage this dear,have a wonderful day

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  4. Mark22 February, 2016 08:11

    For a while I had a broken charger like that. I put electric tape around the damage and it seemed to work fine. Though replacing is always the best solution.

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  5. Anonymous22 February, 2016 08:44

    Good idea, Christine! Better safe than sorry.

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  6. Anonymous22 February, 2016 10:23

    Yes, I am always aware of fire hazards, too.

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  7. Anonymous22 February, 2016 10:29

    I have two power cords for my Mac Book Pro. When I was teaching, I got tired of hauling the charger back and forth each day from school to home, so I bought a second one. When I retired, I kept the one I had bought but left the school's computer. Then I bought my own Mac Book Pro which came with an adapter. I keep one on my desk and one in my traveling bag.

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  8. Icy BC22 February, 2016 10:57

    I agree with you, fire hazard indeed! I didn't realize it would cost that much to have a replacement.

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  9. Lisabella Russo22 February, 2016 17:03

    I'm glad you replaced it. Definitely safety first, I wouldn't have thought that would be that pricey though. Good idea to mend the other one and keep it as a back up.

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  10. Adam22 February, 2016 18:11

    apple does make some flimsy wires I'll tell you that.

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  11. Jenn Jilks23 February, 2016 11:17

    That is why mine looks like, too! I bought a new computer, though, as mine was 2011. I am fed up, though, transering my 15,000 photos.

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