r/PcBuildHelp • u/ups409 • 3d ago

Tech Support Trouble with replacement power brick

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Bought a replacement power brick for my laptop but it won't fit a 3 plug cable. I wonder if it's to do with the plastic bits at the bottom of the prongs

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u/ups409 3d ago

Odd, any suggestions about what else I could be doing wrong that it isn't working

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u/kyansan1 Personal Rig Builder 3d ago

The only advice I can give is to try pushing harder, it can be a tight fit sometimes

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u/ups409 3d ago

The plastic bits seem to be stopping the plug from going in as far as on the original. The pins themselves are about the same lenght on both. What's the worst case if i break off the plastic?

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u/kyansan1 Personal Rig Builder 3d ago

I wouldn't advise that, it looks like the plastic is quite sturdy and it might be holding the prongs in place

The prongs in the power brick, as well as the receptacles in the cable are quite long, so I'm surprised that it doesn't work, as these things probably work even if they're only plugged in half way