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Old March 16th 19, 02:16 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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In article , Chris Jenkins
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Does anybody know where can I buy a power cable for this router? Or
even a good substitute for it. How do I find one?

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/products/...841N.html#over
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The power cable of my router is damaged and so the connection is
dodgy or does not connect at all. The router is quite good because I
have tried using a cable from other router.


the specs say 9v/0.6a:
https://static.tp-link.com/res/down/doc/TL-WR841N_V10_Datasheet.pdf

here's one:
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-TP-Li...-2A1-Wireless/
d p/B01LWKRVL0

All of the ones on that page are US 120v plugs. If Amazon UK does not
handle a comparable power supply you will probably have to obtain some
sort of adapter to make the plugs match.

If you don't order that one, you will want to check your current power
supply to see if the plug is tip positive or tip negative. It seems that
on most of the 9v power supplies I checked the plug is 5.5mmx2.1mm. If
you are going to wander the brick and mortar stores you will probably
want to take the old one with you so you can check to make sure the plug
matches.

How is the current cable damaged? If it got kinked or nicked, you can
always just cut the cable before that spot and add a new plug. The
replacement plug will be either 5.5mm x 2.1mm or 5.5mm x 2.5mm. You might
want to take a micrometer to the socket to see if it is 2.1 or 2.5, and
watch the polarity when wiring in the new plug.

Or, if the damage is in the middle of the cord, just cut the bad section
out and reattach the two ends. Mark one edge of the cord first so you can
preserve the right polarity, stagger the splices to keep the connection
from getting to big, and use some heat shrink tubing to protect the
splice.
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