tonyn wrote:
Jamie wrote:
So... ive been trying to find a decent plug for my laptop, I dont
want to have to spend $59+s/h to get another powersupply just because
the plug (to the laptop) is buggered.
Ive replaced the plug with the proper size connector (part from radio
shack...), but those parts are crap, and break a day later.
what I need is a decent right angle connector (preferably with a good
strain relief). Ive gone to norvacs, they did have some nice
connectors, but none in my size. Ive also gone to radio shack, and
they had the right size, but crapy connectors that break the first
time you trip over the cord.
I even bought a couple power-bricks from goodwill, but managed to get
the wrong size connector.
So... where else might i find a right angle power connector?
Jamie
Sounds like it's time to go to one of the "mail order" distributors
like Mouser, Jameco, or Digi-Key. Since you know the Radio Shack plug
is the right size, you can use its size specification as your guide
when looking through these folks web sites.
Jameco has the better site for browsing. The others are better
suited for getting pricing and placing an order after looking up
their part number in their paper catalog. I think Mouser might be
more likely to have what you want, but check them all. There may be
an additional handling charge for small orders, but I don't think any
of them has a minimum order anymore.
I'd suggest getting a cord with a molded-on plug for the best strain
relief. Plus, you can lengthen your power cord (within reason) so it
can be tucked away and be less of a tripping hazard. Get some black
heat-shrink tubing (assuming the power cord is black) and you can make
a reasonably nice looking splice.
One word of (perhaps unwelcome) caution: If root cause cannot be
overcome, beware of making the connection too strong and thus increasing
the possibility of breaking the connector out of (or in) the laptop.
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