Is it possible to replace the tip on the AC Adapter cord ????

Question

The cord on my AC Adapter has broken at the tip.    Is it possible to replace it ??

ejn63 · Answer

Done right, it might work. Done wrong, it could take out a $400 mainboard.

pcgeek11 · Answer

' The cord on my AC Adapter has broken at the tip.  Is it possible to replace it ?? '   Yes it can be replaced.   Can you do it?   Maybe you can; Maybe you can't...  we don't know.   You would have to make that call. Just take note of the dangers listed above. If it is wrong it could do mucho damage. $$$$   I personally think they are easy to replace, but then again I am an electronics technician by trade.   If you are not confident of making the repairs, you may want to purchase a new one from Dell or one that is compatible with your model notebook.   pcgeek11

Katmandu2 · Answer

Actually, it IS possible to repair the broken wires at the end near the tip of the cord! I did so yesterday on a AC Adapter cord! Simply take an Exacto knife and slice through the tip itself (NOT your finger!) and expose the terminals wire the wires attach. You 'should' see where the wire (most likely the ground wire) has broken apart. Cut the wires to the correct length needed to reattach to the terminals on the tip. Now get your soldering gun and solder and go to work soldering the wires back to the tip. Now take black tape and cover the exposed wires. Be certain the ground and (+) wires are NOT touching anywhere! You're back in business!

jwhiteheadcc · Answer

Where do you get tips?  The only place I can find one is from another adapter - catch 22. This is annoying since I have 4 power supplies which have only the tip messed up.

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Is it possible to replace the tip on the AC Adapter cord ????

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