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LAS14

(15,322 posts) Mon Jan 28, 2019, 11:18 AM Jan 2019

What's the risk of using not-the-exact-right power cord? [View all]

I found a power cord for a laptop which I had at some point labeled, helpfully, "other." What would happen if I took it to our vacation home and used it on one of our laptops? I mean, if it worked, would it be doing damage?

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What's the risk of using not-the-exact-right power cord? [View all] LAS14 Jan 2019 OP

in practice, it's usually not a problem; however, it could be a disaster. unblock Jan 2019 #1

Check Amps and volts on output. mikeysnot Jan 2019 #2

Depends on the voltage, polarity, and amperage. Dr Hobbitstein Jan 2019 #3

In the worst case, they could cut your wrists if you struggle too much ... eppur_se_muova Jan 2019 #4

chuckle LAS14 Jan 2019 #5

polarity and amperage natheo Mar 2019 #6

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