Joshua Layne wrote: > > On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:56:43 +0000, Peter Flynn <peter at silmaril.ie> wrote: >> <snip> >> >> I have the identical problem, and some poking around revealed that the >> wire from the charger to the unit is internally broken close to (or >> within) the rat-tail that comes out of the charger plug. >> >> These chargers seem to be very fragile, which is disappointing for >> something that cannot be replaced easily (not in stores), and the >> closest (N95 charger) costs ?25. They also cannot be opened for a >> simple rewiring repair, even after removing the two retaining screws, as >> they appear to be sealed. >> >> How do I buy a replacement charger (or 3 or 4 of them if they are >> fragile)? > > having gotten a full charge by leaving my N810 in the car for a few hours > (my DC adapters stayed powered with the car off, thankfully), I can say > with a fair assurance that I have the same problem as Peter. I will be > getting the power adapter replaced under warranty if at all possible. If > nothing else, Nokia is more likely to acknowledge it as an actual issue if > they have had warranty issues on it. I bought mine from eBay, so I am flying without a warranty. Is there somewhere I can report this kind of failure separately? Although IMHE large companies probably aren't interested in things like charger failures unless they are a health/safety hazard :-) I just bought a Europlug (old Nokia) to microEuro (N800) adapter, so I'm hunting for a suitable old Nokia charger that delivers 5v at the right rating. Fred wrote: > A collegue is able to charge his n800 (and 770) with his 6230 charger > (ACP-12E) and the adapter. I'll go look for one... ///Peter
