[ltp] power supply DC cords breaks?

James Knott linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Thu, 12 May 2005 15:47:33 -0400


Dan Sawyer wrote:
> All,
> 
> The DC cord on a couple of Thinkpad power supplies appears to have 
> intermittent or broken. The plugs are available however I have no 
> experience with the actual cords. Has anyone had this problem? If so how 
> did you resolve it? I am thinking replacing the plug is the best way.

If the break is in or near the plug, replacement is no problem, provided 
you know how to solder.  Further up the wire, requires cutting out the 
bad section and slicing.