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    What about a tough charger?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by lortech, Jan 1, 2016.

  1. lortech

    lortech Notebook Consultant

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    I am what on my third charger now because the charring plug connect is getting frayed again. Does a charger exist that comes with a DC connector can swivel?

    This would be for a cf-30
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Which end does yours have?
    The straight end or the 90 ° end?

    M_ANB016U.jpg CF_AA1623A__09922.1361202396.1280.1280.jpg
     
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    lortech Notebook Consultant

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    Using a generic charger but even IBM ones get frayed at the end. IF there is anyone that has the same problem...PLEASE say yes. Whould you like a new solution/design where this is is not a problem anymore?
     
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    I use a IBM charger with a 90 ° end on it on my CF52 everyday.
    Approximately 6 -8 hours a day.
    I have never had the ends fray or break.

    The generic chargers are almost always very cheaply made and junk. They always fail for one reason or another.
    I m guessing yours all have the straight end. The Panasonic 90 ° end fits better and uses much heavier cable than the generic adapters.
     
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    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    right ...
    i have used the 12VDC/110AC dual voltage ibm adapter on my '30 for about a year on an almost daily basis ...
    the cable/connector end as well as the mating connector show no signs of arcing , mechanical damage and just plain giving up the funk (a parliament reference for those out of my age group) .

    i do not let the cable twist around and create a sharp bend or put undue strain on the mechanical aspects .

    playing devil's advocate here ...
    being a repair tech for around 40 years , i have observed that (say) when one machine comes in with a similar "complaint" while 1000 other do not have the problem ... i always made sure to ask the customer about how they handled the machine .
    i have seen "straight" connectors that had the cable formed at better that 90 degrees due to the customer passing the cable under the laptop .

    on a further note ...
    there seems to be no good way to orient the connectors/ends on the cord and machine in order to avoid damage .
    right , left or back , straight or 90 degrees ... it really does not matter .
    what counts more so is the mechanical integrity and handling of these items .
     
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  6. toughasnails

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    Maybe you should look into a docking station. I did have a problem with my 19 AC so I now have docks on my desk and in my truck. No more unplugging the AC adapter.
     
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  7. lortech

    lortech Notebook Consultant

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    okay which charger is the most durable? I may get a docking station for my truck. Who supplies the docking stations? Dont want to pay to much.
     
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    Replacements keys are very easy to get.
     
    Shawn, Jan 3, 2016
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    I am looking for a steady supplier of parts. Toughruggednotebooks may be one of them.
     
    lortech, Jan 4, 2016
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