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Adapter: T2U Plus USB connector bent

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:40:09 -0700

My Archer T2U Plus AC00's USB metal connector has been slightly bent, now it is not working and I hardly see the green indicator when I plug it into a USB port

⟐ Answered March 21, 2026 at 0:40 MST

Dual USB Connector: My laptop adapter doesn't work

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:56:45 -0700

My laptop adapter doesn't work

Adapter: How to the PC charger

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 22:53:56 -0700

Adapter is not working

IKEA KOPPLA 3 port USB charger: It looks like charging on my phone screen but don't actually charge

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:43:26 -0700

MY charger don't charge because it's showing charging but it loose charge

⟐ Answered February 06, 2025 at 10:43 MST

Adapter: How to test a A2119 Mac adapter?

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:23:35 -0700

Hello,

My A2119 adapter (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207806) fell in water, now dry it doesn’t show external traces of corrosion but I would like to test it with a multimeter before plugging it safely into my laptop.

I haven’t found schematics for this device and I am not sure which pins to test…

Could anyone help here ?

Thank you !

⟐ Commented February 13, 2024 at 1:23 MST

Adapter: Break in wire insulator, is there any way to secure this?

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:28:16 -0700

The insulator seems to have broken off, the adapter works fine but I am afraid this break might make the wire more susceptible to getting damaged. Can anyone suggest ways to secure this?

⟐ Commented February 11, 2024 at 1:28 MST

Microsoft Wireless Display Adaptor: Pixelated video and distorted sound on projector

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:09:50 -0700

I have several of these connected a three different models of Epson projectors in all the classrooms at the school I manage. One classroom is constantly reporting distorted video and audio for their device. I've swapped their Windows 10 Dell computer for a new model, as well as their projector for a different model. I tried two different adaptors, but the issue continues. I've updated all devices and tried from different positions in the room. I followed the troubleshooting guide on the Microsoft website and can't seem to find a working solution. Am I missing something or is this teacher doomed to have poor video quality?

⟐ Commented August 29, 2023 at 9:09 MST

Infinity Best Dongle: I didn't know the e-composite reference

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:15:25 -0700

can you help me? This electronic component, as in the picture, was removed from the xtw100 device, and I did not find it. I want to know its full name, quartz, and its reference, in order to replace it or change it with an alternative. Please help me and thanks.

⟐ Answer accepted December 26, 2022 at 14:15 MST

Adapter: ASUS 120W AC/DC adapter. plug (computer end)

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:34:01 -0700

Is there a source for that plug, and is it reasonable to repair it?

⟐ Commented June 08, 2020 at 4:34 MST

Adapter: Computer charging cord falls out

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:29:22 -0700

I need to replace the charging cord for my laptop (H.P.). But, I don’t want to pay the outrageous amount ( $70 plus ). What other options do I have ? My current charging cord barely stays in place and the slightest movement of the cord causes it to fall out.

⟐ Commented February 04, 2019 at 5:29 MST

Matrox TripleHead2Go Display Adapter: Matrox PowerDesk control panel not loading completely

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 03:34:16 -0700

I'm trying to figure out why the Matrox PowerDesk control panel only half-loads.

Installed right, rebooted whenever I open the control panel (which is actually an application in the Applications folder) I get the icon in the Dock, the name of the App next to the Apple menu but nothing else.

Hitting any keys or quitting it with the keyboard only ends with system beeps, All I can do is quit it via the Dock.

On the App name itself, I can click it but nothing shows up.

Of course, nothing on Google or Matrox's website.

I really need a custom resolution for the TripleHead2Go (2560X720) on my MacBook Pro Penryn.

Running 10.5.8.

EDIT: Tried using another "clean" user on the same computer, same symptoms.

⟐ Commented July 08, 2018 at 3:34 MST

Adapter: Will my HDMI to Video Cord work with my xbox one to a dell monitor?

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 22:29:09 -0700

i cant have a TV but we have an old monitor so i was wondering if this adapter would work for this.

⟐ Answered April 24, 2018 at 22:29 MST

Adapter: Broken Laptop DC jack

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 06:38:59 -0700

My internal ac/dc charge plugin that is attached to the laptop to recharge the battery has to black wires that are broken off and I can't charge my battery I need to replace the internal plug,do you know where I can buy the internal charger plug?

⟐ Answer accepted December 05, 2017 at 6:38 MST

Adapter: Less expensive substitute for DVI Apple Cinema HD 90W Power Adapter?

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:14:18 -0700

This power supply is outrageously expensive.

Does anyone know of a substitute or cheap knockoff?

20" & 23" DVI Apple Cinema HD 90W Power Adapter

The Apple part number can be any of these: 661-3370, 661-4133, 661-4339, 661-4379

⟐ Answer edited November 12, 2017 at 12:14 MST

Adapter: How to use a Hard Drive Adapter

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 09:28:31 -0700

If I use a hard drive adapter as suggested, such as this one: "Newer Technology Universal Drive Adapter - connects ATA/IDE/SATA to USB2 - 2.5", 3.5", 5.25" Drives", do I still need an enclosure?

I need to retrieve data from a computer that won't boot up due to a bad board. Can I do this using only the adapter and connecting it directly to the computer leaving the hard drive in the computer, OR, do I need to remove the HD, put it in the enclosure and then connect the adapter to the enclosure?

In summary, my mission is to get the data off the Macbook HD of the computer that won't boot up and transfer it to a new Macbook.

Will this scenario allow me to accomplish this, or is there another way to best do it?

Thanks very much!!

⟐ Commented March 12, 2017 at 9:28 MST

Adapter: Need new universal adapter for Apple SSD Flash cards

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:15:40 -0700

Now that we're seeing more SSD flash cards in Apple laptops I am looking for a Universal SSD flash card adapter.

I've seen the OWC Envoy for the 2010-11 MacBook Air.

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3E...

Now the Envoy for the 2012 MacBook Air: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3E...

also the Envoy Pro for the MacBook Pro retina 2012: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3E...

I use my Universal Drive Adaptor

Universal Drive Adapter

on almost a daily basis.

iFixit also sells the SATA adapter: [linked product missing or disabled: IF107-107]

Any ideas other than buying all the different enclosures? I don't need permanent enclosures, just some means of being able to read these drives outside of their perspective machines.

⟐ Answer edited January 14, 2015 at 0:15 MST

Adapter: Mac ADC to DVI Adapter Power Failure - Repair?

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:51:03 -0700

For the old ADC Cinema Displays to work with many computers there is an adapter. Apple no longer sells them, and they are expensive. What happens about every 2 years is the power supplies go dead. I would like to know if anyone has repaired these by:

1. Replacing the blown component, or, my first choice,

2. Has anyone tapped in a 24v/5 amp power supply

Thank you so much

⟐ Answer accepted September 24, 2014 at 8:51 MST

Adapter: Parallels Switch To Mac Edition Cable w/ Parallels Standard Edition?

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:52:24 -0700

I am not sure if this question is permitted as its more related to a hardware/software discussion and question for Intel Based Macs. So I will get on with it.

I have an Intel based Mac Mini and I am running Parallels Version 5 "Switch To Mac". Now the biggest point to understand here is that Parallels has 2 versions. They have the regular Parallels 5 and then there is what they call "Switch To Mac" version. The big difference in Switch to Mac is that it comes with a USB cable that is A type on both sides for transferring an actual image verbatim to a Mac instantly and then your basically done with the exception of minor tweaks and preference changes.

My questions is, does anyone know if and how you can possibly use the transfer cable on a non-Switch to Mac version of Parallels? I did notice that my version has extra software in it that allows you to perform different functions with the cable, but what I am not aware of is if the normal "Parallels 5" supports use of the cable. Without going into too much detail if it can use the Cable this is a major time saver vs. having to have a client (which we do at present) using the standard Parallels 5 that could benefit from a cable transfer vs. having to manually install Windows and all associated software. The cable in some way shape or form also can aid in bypassing possible issues you may otherwise run into if you have to install a virtual machine manually. Long story short its MUCH faster like the difference between night and day.

The question is can you use the USB transfer cable on a version of Parallels 5 that is standard and is NOT "Switch To Mac" Edition?

⟐ Edited February 07, 2014 at 14:52 MST