subject: Some Useful Maintenance Tips For Laptop Chargers [print this page] It is unreasonable to expect that laptop chargers will last forever. Just like the battery, the chargers too will visit stop working. However, this does not mean you should adopt a fatalistic approach and completely ignore proper maintenance of laptop chargers. Do you know that a malfunctioning charger can lead to an electrical surge and burn your battery? The surge will affect not just your battery but can also destroy the hard disk and other delicate components of your laptop. Hence, prevention is always better than cure as far as laptop chargers are concerned.
Make sure all the metallic points that are exposed to electricity are maintained properly at all times. The pins that enter the electrical socket in your house should not be distorted or bent. It should be straight, clean and rust free. There should not be any crack or any other distortion on the same. Over time, the pins get shifted out of their location. This dislocation can lead to disastrous consequences as far as the efficiency of the charger is concerned. Instead of trying to physically correct the points, you should try to avoid the displacement of points on the chargers in the first place.
Keep a look out for cracks, cuts and other signs of degradation of rubber components of the charger. Laptop chargers are encased in hardened rubber and plastic cases. This is the reason why you will feel the cases bending or getting pressed down when you apply pressure on the same. This prevents the case from breaking and the Internet components from getting damaged when pressure is applied. However, it also means that a sharp edge can cause a deep cut on the case of the laptop chargers.
This can act as an inlet for dust and water, which can significantly affect the efficiency of the laptop charger. The metallic wires are encased in rubber casing. The rubber casing is further covered in a thick black outer, which is visible when you look at the laptop charger. The smallest cut in the rubber casing can cause exposure of the metallic strands. When that happens, the electrical discharge may not just cause the laptop charger to malfunction but can hit you with an electric shock.
Avoid trying to repair the damage on your own. Covering the exposed electrical connection with the help of insulation tape is not a smart move. Do not treat the charger just like any of the electrical device. It is a delicate electronic components and variation in electric voltage can lead to disastrous consequences.
Make sure the charger is folded and packed properly when it is not in use. Trying to bend the wires using excessive force can cause the outer rubber covering to crack. There is also a possibility that the wires may get dislocated internally. The chargers are designed as single piece units. It is very difficult to open and repair the same. If something goes wrong, you have no alternative but to dispose of the chargers and purchase new products from the Internet.
