My laptop charger blew an adapter in a Bangkok hostel last Tuesday

I was trying to get a project out before a 5 PM deadline and my charger sparked and smoked after plugging it into a local outlet. I had to run to a mall called MBK Center and spent 2,500 baht on a new universal charger, which set me back half a day. Has anyone else had a close call with power adapters in Southeast Asia and found a reliable brand?

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bettywilson26d ago

Honestly, why do we even trust those cheap universal chargers? They're just a bunch of parts in a plastic shell, and you never know what's inside. I'd rather hunt down an official brand replacement, even if it takes longer.

finley82010d ago

Well, I've used generic chargers for years without a single issue.

the_kai26d ago

My cousin’s cheap charger fried his laptop port last month. The repair cost more than a real charger would have.