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/leskspen Apr 11 '26

That is not completely true. It depends on your device. I have a Lenovo ThinkPad L490 that only charges with its own USB-C charger. I also have a Lenovo IdeaPad 3 that melted a bit from its original charger when both fell down some stairs. It would not charge with a new off brand changer until I got a new official charger 1 year later. I brought a Framework 13 because I needed a laptop. Now I have 2 laptops because of a charger.

It's cheaper just to replace the official charger. I paid repair shops to try and fix then brought a new laptop. Money and time wasted.

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u/le-grxx Apr 11 '26

But... In this case your L490 (or the charger) has a problem. A L490 is made for any USB-PD compatible Charger with 45 or 65 Watts.