DIY How to fix a broken laptop charger cable (full repair)

In this video I show you how to fix or repair your broken laptop charger. Mine happened to be chewed through by my dogs, however this tutorial will apply to most damage caused by everyday use such as repeated bending and twisting.

Check out my website/blog, its still under construction and theres not a ton of content there but these things take time.

I have links below for what I used on this project as well as some alternatives.

Links to filming equipment at the bottom.

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soldering iron:

heatshrink tubing:

helping hands:

the wirestrippers I used are old and not that good so here is a link for a decent set on amazon.(I havent used these ones but its a brand I trust and great reviews)

as for the knife, pretty much any utility knife with replaceable blades will do the trick but this is what I use and it has a compartment for spare blades.

If your like me and would prefer an electric soldering iron, I would check this one out on amazon. I have not personally used it but it seems to sell a lot and have good reviews, plus it's cheap!

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[ronskie]

The reason why he did this video is also the reason why I'm watching his video. Thanks bro

[hellomihai]

i love how you united the wires by crossing hairs and then soldering from the opposite of the heat source

[Xander]

I phoned some repair shops and none of them will fix it so I'm going to have to do it my self 😂 thanks for the video 👍

[rozazamani]

Is soldring necessary, can't i just twist it??

[zoro_fan]

What about the head if it's broken off bc my own is :(

[bodie]

Awesome technique, explanation, and result! Keep it up!

[ONEILL]

@The Armed DIYer, your methods seem refined yet straightforward. My question is about heating my shrink tubing. I don't feel confident about handling heat torches or open flame lighters on this task. I wonder if I could hold the finished wire end close to my toaster oven after throwing the door wide open after it is up to heat. Is a device that emits up to 450 fahrenheit hot enough?

[zen-fegd]

i need real help here, so i use my laptop charger and it stop working. but when I tryed it on another socket it worked but when I put a tablet charget or any other plug into the socket i first used for my laptop it works. any explanation for that? I'm really confused.

[tailsdblack]

Wish my charger was this wire type. Ah does not matter its just about broke off the wire type is basically wires within wires and its broken at the base of the plug, funny enough its a nextech universal charger that replaced my OG acer aspire one netbook charger. Im suprized the charger is still working, like everything needs to be in the right place lol.

[aldrinafrica]

just subscribed, dont forget those tons of videos you promised :)

[sylvesteryaiuglig]

Can you do another video on Toshiba power adapter where the wire broke close to the box....Confusing part is when I only see two wires one white and one un-shielded dont know which is neutral and which is hot. Please notify me through email

[ridergaudet]

What if it’s right to the bottom of the connector?

[gospel_san]

Is it necessary to solder after, or will it still work without soldering?

[stadaralv]

hi sir please i have a question my laptop charger part of its cable get really hot so the laptop keep disconecting if i cut the damaged part and solder it will be fixed.thank you

[PrinceNeverLazy]

"you still here? Seriously?" My bad I was vibing to the music. Alright catch you later 👋🏿

[emmacruz]

But by the time I buy all the equipment needed for this fix it's more expensive than a new adapter! Great video tho!

[femininemysteries]

Hii you could have whether it worked or not with your laptop!!

[jazzylorry]

Thanks for ur video!! I'll give it a try

[Trx_ylz]

My school chatged me 65.00 for a new charger and i found one online litteraly just for 15 dollars

[aaronroyan]

a Lil too painfully loud... Music...lol