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    Does such a USB product exist?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by gmm22, Apr 26, 2020.

  1. gmm22

    gmm22 Notebook Consultant

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    I want to move my notebook to a drawer in a cabinet in which it fits perfectly and use it from this location intermittently, except I need to have one USB cable plugged in. There is only about 3/8" clearance on the side, which means I cannot use a standard USB cable. There are flat wall plugs like below that one can use say if a couch has to go up against a wall with an outlet. Is there a similar adapter or cable for USB that sits flatter and the cable comes off it at right angle?

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  2. gmm22

    gmm22 Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmm... sometimes google's your friend. I found some options. :)
     
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    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    3/8" is very tight, there are options but not sure if they are thin enough.
     
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  4. gmm22

    gmm22 Notebook Consultant

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    in theory I could carve a bit of material in one spot to add a bit of clearance. I think it will work and the right angle cables are cheap enough to try ($7).
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    @gmm22 this one almost fits. You can cut the outer plastic a bit, then it should fit without a problem.
     
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    gmm22 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks Starlight. I had ordered a right angle cable the next day. It was close, and I was able to pare away a little bit of wood in the cabinet with a chisel to get the clearance I needed. It's a utility cabinet, not an antique of any kind. In any event, there's some interesting configurations in the link you provided if needed in the future.
     
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