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    Power Brick Cable ripping

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Bele, Nov 9, 2012.

  1. Bele

    Bele Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a DIY fix for a power brick's cable ripping? I fear that it may lead to power related issues sooner or later as it is. I taped it immediately because I've no idea what to do about this. Pic below .Thanks.

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    Bele, Nov 9, 2012
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Whatever you do just be careful and make sure it doesn't short out and start a fire.

    They are not that expensive so maybe just buy a new one.

    You could try taking the PSU apart to re solder a new wire but that depends if it's held together with screws or glue.
     
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  3. Bele

    Bele Notebook Consultant

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    Well the power wire itself isn't exposed. Just the white stuff and the thin black cable inside it.
     
    Bele, Nov 9, 2012
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    DocJuan24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The white stuff is insulator. Grab some black electrical tape, cover it with some wire insulator, and wrap the electrical tape around the exposed area. Fixed. If you see copper, you're screwed.
     
    DocJuan24, Nov 10, 2012
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  5. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    The wire insulator idea is fine but maybe you should just get a new one. We don't want it to catch on fire.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 13, 2012
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