T500 power cord repair or replacement recommendation?

Hi folks,
The power cord has broken wires right about where the strain relief is on the end that plugs into the back of my T500. Does anyone have any idea where I could get a replacement plug to repair this? I don't think there is enough wire left for me to make a connection.

I'm out of warranty.

Barring the ability to repair this, I'm also interested in recommendations for aftermarket chargers that would fill the bill. I don't have discrete graphics so a 65W adapter is adequate.

thanks,
hank

 

I don't recommend repairing a power cord. Buy an OEM one on Ebay, NOT an OEM compatible one.

 

thats why I keep two power adapters around in case for my t510

 

i think it is wiser for you to purchase a replacement cord, it is a wiser investment in the long run.

 

The only OE AC adapters I found on Ebay were from China. Of course that's where my T500 shipped from...

For $48 I can buy one direct from Lenovo. I'm wondering what the ins and outs of doing that are vs. buying something off eBay from china.

thanks all for the quick replies.

-hank

 

I bought a Lenovo adapter from China. It seemed fine to me if you don't mind the wait. I'm guessing you can get one for $20-25.

 

Buying from China is okay, since that is where all the adapters are made. You can also find one on outlet.lenovo.com (if you are in USA).

 

Okay I think you are getting confused here.

Do you need the brick part or the power cord? Power cords are like...5 bucks.



This is the brick.



This is a power cord.

 

Yup. Time to pull the trigger on one.

Unfortunately none on the outlet today.

I suppose the confusion is the terminology I used.

It's what you are calling the brick. I called it the power cord because the failure is right where it plugs into the T500. The brick itself is fine.

thanks again,
hank