How's this adapter thingy called?
June 2, 2023 11:22 AM   Subscribe

I need to buy this little thing but I don't know its name!

I need to buy this: https://ibb.co/DrndbQD

In this size: https://ibb.co/nrngms1

What search terms should I use?

Links to places that ship to Canada welcome! Thanks!
posted by plant or animal to Computers & Internet (8 answers total)
 
Best answer: I think if you search for "3 pin DC tip" it'll get you close and then you'll need to find your exact size.
posted by any portmanteau in a storm at 11:27 AM on June 2, 2023




Also on eBay (select 4.0-1.35mm as "color")
posted by flabdablet at 11:37 AM on June 2, 2023


Response by poster: Just to add that it cannot be shipped from China, I need it in the next 10 days!
posted by plant or animal at 11:53 AM on June 2, 2023


If you check the Targus web site you may be able to identify a specific part number. I searched for "universal laptop charger tips" and that was the first hit. No idea if they ship to Canada, but with a part number you may able to find the right tip, or at least a package containing multiple tips including the right one, at your local office supply.
posted by fedward at 12:18 PM on June 2, 2023 [2 favorites]


Best answer: If you're on a deadline you might be able to skip the three-prong bit and buy a USB-C to barrel adapter with the right combination of barrel size and expected voltage, and use a USB laptop charger instead.
posted by mhoye at 2:13 PM on June 2, 2023


Note that with these tips, two pins are providing the power to the barrel, the third pin is used to set the voltage. So you need to check what voltage that other device expects, and that the tip you get is not only the right size but also sets the correct voltage for it.
posted by Stoneshop at 2:49 PM on June 2, 2023


It's not that simple. You also need to match the voltage. You just need to order a specific replacement power brick for your laptop.

If you want to replace that specific "tip" as a part multi-tip set of an universal power brick, you'll need to go to that power brick's maker and find the specific missing tip number and see if they sell replacements.
posted by kschang at 8:09 PM on June 2, 2023


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