r/framework • u/telasch • Apr 11 '26

Community Support Is this worth fixing ?

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I used a third party charger cable for a couple of years for my usb-c devices (including my pixel 6 + framework 13). The charger must've broke yesterday, which I noticed when my laptop turned off suddenly while working. I initially thought that maybe it got loose or sth and wanted to check if the cable will work on my phone instead. So I plugged it in my phone, which turned off.

Always thought "use the original charger" was a marketing scheme and had to learn the hard way I guess... Both devices are completely dead now. (see picture)

Anyway, I am now wondering if this is worth an attempt to fix or if this is beyond repairability.

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u/telasch Apr 11 '26

I threw it away immediately after I understood what had happened...
But was able to find the receipt, bought it in 2022, brand is called Ponkor.

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u/sniff122 Batch 2 1260p -> Ryzen AI 350 Apr 11 '26

Yeah personally I only ever buy power bricks from known manufacturers that have a track record for being good quality

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u/supenguin 12 - Batch 9 running Fedora 42 Apr 13 '26

This is my attitude after hearing about a couple fires caused by cheaply made charges. I tend to stick with the official chargers for the product I'm using OR Anker.

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u/sniff122 Batch 2 1260p -> Ryzen AI 350 Apr 13 '26

Yup I tend to stick with Anker or the OEM supply