Hello - Just wondering if anyone else here has seen their power adapter just “unravel” at the computer end of the connection? [Power Cord] I always thought the design seemed awkward and not easily situated…but was really surprised to see this…I’ve only used the laptop for 3-4 months straight alt…

You don’t seem to be alone: [image] [SOLVED] Charging cable split and frayed Framework Laptop 13 I had personally contacted USB-IF and they did indeed say that magnetic cables pose a risk to your device and highly discourage using them. I do not care about what a manufact…

Thanks for your response - very, very helpful! Yikes - it seems that they definitely have a QA issue here. What cable are going going to buy? Are the specs such that I can buy a (non-Framwork) power adapter separate power cord?

FW Power adapter is rated up to 100W, so any cable rated as such should be good, in theory. Just a personal choice, but have had some good experience with an Anker cable such as this one: https://www.anker.com/products/a8758?variant=39431636975766&ref=collectionBuy , but USB-A to USB-C version. If …

Hi there - I’ve had some other Anker products (I think) - so - that sounds like a good direction. Thanks so much for the info. It is very appreciated

https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B09BYWDWRD I use this cable. It shows the power consumption. It’s not extremely accurate, but I like seeing how fast the laptop (or my phone) is charging at the moment.

It would probably be a good idea to send a message to support in order to let them know this happened to you. They may be able to get you a replacement or a refund since you haven’t had it very long and that seems like more than just normal wear and tear.

Yes, this also happend to mine after 11 months. I have a support ticket open

Mine arrived brand new out of the box looking like this. I am trying to get a response from support.

[image] Wesley_Newswanger: Mine arrived brand new out of the box looking like this. I am trying to get a response from support. Give them time. They will get to you. The Framework Laptop 16 has seen an unexpectedly huge demand, and customer questions and order modification requests are putti…

[image] dosssman: FW Power adapter is rated up to 100W Is it? That post says 60W

Power Cord Wiring Exposed after 4 months?

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MJ1 October 20, 2023, 11:30pm 17

Yes, both the USB-C cable and the AC cable are replaceable on the 180W Framework power supply. Same for the 60W one.

See here Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive - 180W Power Adapter

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