I just bought a charger for my cellphone at Target. It's not the special manufacturer's brand, but an after market one that costs half of what the Sprint store chargers cost. When I plugged it into the wall, it started making a high pitched noise. I haven't plugged the other end of the charger into my phone for fear of ruining it. Is this normal? Is my charger bad? Thanks.
posted by bluefly on Oct 8, 2009 - 14 answers

Where would you go to get a cheap iPhone/iPod wall charger and/or USB cable? [more inside]
posted by gensubuser on Oct 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Laptop charger inlet slowly breaking. [more inside]
posted by ekpyrotic on Sep 11, 2009 - 11 answers

I have a Samsung TL320 digicam, but no battery charger. Where can I obtain a charger for it, ASAP, near Berkeley, CA?
posted by zevious on Sep 6, 2009 - 1 answer

Can a Canon CB-2LV battery charger with output of 4.2v 0.65A safely charge a Canon Battery Pack NB-5L 3.7V 1120mAh(Li-ion) if I cut the little bits of plastic stopping me out of the way?
posted by CaptMcalister on Aug 27, 2009 - 2 answers

What is the best universal charger to reduce cable clutter, esp while travelling? [more inside]
posted by shalam on Aug 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Will a Verizon brand car charger ruin the battery on my new Blackberry Curve? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Jul 10, 2009 - 7 answers

I am in NYC and I need to buy a camcorder battery charger TODAY! The camcorder model is Panasonic PV GS320 and the battery pack number is PV DAC14D. This shouldn't be so hard, right? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Jun 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Are third party chargers and batteries OK for Canon digital cameras? [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 2, 2009 - 9 answers

What's a good iPhone car charger that won't make my music noisy? [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Nov 18, 2008 - 3 answers

When I plug my MacBook Pro Power Adapter into most/all outlets, I see a blue spark as the prongs enter the outlet. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted by plasticbugs on Aug 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Will a universal Craftsman charger work with my 15.6V drill? [more inside]
posted by ets960 on Jul 1, 2008 - 2 answers

I have a Motorola V188 mobile phone from the U.S. I'm in the Netherlands with no charger, and I really need to charge the phone ASAP. How? [more inside]
posted by korres on Jun 8, 2008 - 9 answers

I want to charge this scooter w/o buying another bunch of crap. Can you help me? [more inside]
posted by TomMelee on May 22, 2008 - 6 answers

MacBook acting strange. Help! [more inside]
posted by piratebowling on Apr 29, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me keep my mp3 player charged while I'm travelling! [more inside]
posted by tomble on Apr 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Does leaving a lithium-ion batter in a charger shorten its life? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on Feb 2, 2008 - 10 answers

I have lost the charger for my Palm Tungsten E. I know I can buy a replacement online, but I need to use my Palm quickly and don't want to wait for something to be shipped if I can avoid it. Most stores don't seem to stock the charger for the E, since it's an older model. My question: will the charger from any other Palm/Treo/Handspring model work with my PDA, and if so, what stores (in the greater Atlanta area) are likely to carry it?
posted by oblique red on Jan 22, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I listen to and recharge my iPod at the same time in my car without the audio quality sucking? [more inside]
posted by steveminutillo on Dec 5, 2007 - 18 answers

Coincidence, or a problem with a wall outlet in my new apartment? My cell phone and laptop batteries are suddenly holding charges for shorter and shorter periods of time. [more inside]
posted by bassjump on Sep 24, 2007 - 6 answers

Calling electricians: can I use one of those "battery chargers" they sell at Auto Zone to power a small appliance that needs 12V? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten on May 26, 2007 - 13 answers

I have two Nokia mobile phones - one purchased in the US and one that I've purchased here in Indonesia, both with their own similar-looking chargers (though with obvious differences on the plugs). Can I charge the Indonesian phone in the US on the US charger? [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Feb 12, 2007 - 8 answers

Car battery solar trickle charger -- fact or fiction? [more inside]
posted by Mid on Feb 8, 2007 - 16 answers

ChargerFilter: Do chargers for things like mobile phones, digital cameras, camcorders etc. use power (and cost money) if they are left plugged in? [more inside]
posted by Glum on Jul 28, 2006 - 21 answers

I lost my camera's battery charger transformer on a trip. Can't find one anywhere cheaply. Can I use another voltage? [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] on Jun 10, 2006 - 11 answers

I've got a treo emergency. [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Jun 2, 2006 - 3 answers

My new car won't charge my ipod or phone when the car is turned off. Is there anything I can do to change that? [more inside]
posted by ab3 on Mar 17, 2006 - 9 answers

Cell phone charging stand with extra loud ringer - does it exist? [more inside]
posted by teg on Feb 27, 2006 - 5 answers