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May. 29th, 2021 05:58 amSo, my computer's power cord did a thing that is not optimal, and when I say "it did a thing," I mean it was definitely my fault. Though I am not unwilling to share the blame with the manufacturer!
Right next to the bit that plugs into the computer, the cord has gotten bent, and the plastic coating has split. So obviously this led me to the internet to search out some answers.
Problem 1: If the cord suddenly stops working, how much trouble am I going to be in?
*Not that much. In theory, any USBC cord could be plugged into the computer and be used to charge it. Maybe not as fast as the original, but, you know, maybe faster, given that the original is now sort of broken.
Problem 2: If I want to replace the cord, what am I looking at in terms of cost?
*Shockingly, also not that much. About $19, probably. I'm boggling at the fact that apple made anything that is A) interchangeable (the cord detaches from the outlet thingy so it can be replaced on its own), and B) costs less than $20.
Problem 3: Is it dangerous to keep using the cord as is?
*Eh, it's hard to say. Probably not very dangerous? Like, don't lick it? But likely safe enough that it makes sense to not bother replacing it until after the move, because I'm having a hard enough time keeping track of all the various cords and chargers already.
Right next to the bit that plugs into the computer, the cord has gotten bent, and the plastic coating has split. So obviously this led me to the internet to search out some answers.
Problem 1: If the cord suddenly stops working, how much trouble am I going to be in?
*Not that much. In theory, any USBC cord could be plugged into the computer and be used to charge it. Maybe not as fast as the original, but, you know, maybe faster, given that the original is now sort of broken.
Problem 2: If I want to replace the cord, what am I looking at in terms of cost?
*Shockingly, also not that much. About $19, probably. I'm boggling at the fact that apple made anything that is A) interchangeable (the cord detaches from the outlet thingy so it can be replaced on its own), and B) costs less than $20.
Problem 3: Is it dangerous to keep using the cord as is?
*Eh, it's hard to say. Probably not very dangerous? Like, don't lick it? But likely safe enough that it makes sense to not bother replacing it until after the move, because I'm having a hard enough time keeping track of all the various cords and chargers already.
