[everett1911]

it's what it says on the lid, my playbook's usb port is broken and now the usb charger won't do its job. I have to wait until next month before I can get a magnetic charger and until then I was wondering if it was possible to splice the rapid charger's cable and fiddle up a homebrew magnetic charger. Did anyone ever try that?

[anon1727506]

As cheap as the charger have become... Not sure how you would DIY the magnetic end, it's pretty specifically designed for the PlayBook.

[everett1911]

I don't really care about the magnetic bit, more that it charges

[everett1911]

Anyone?

[pacoman03]

As I see it, if you get your wires crossed, you run the risk of frying your Playbook.

[robsteve]

The magnet charger is 12v, rather than the 5v of the USB. If you did want to jury rig a charger, you would also need to find a suitable 12v source.



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[everett1911]

[QUOTE=robsteve;10498637]The magnet charger is 12v, rather than the 5v of the USB. If you did want to jury rig a charger, you would also need to find a suitable 12v source.

I've got that old 12v ac adapter with a missing plug. do you think that'll work? Also, the pins are ground-power-ground aren't they?

[Freddy Castillo]

Yes but one on Amazon and very happy work great and still charging with out problem

[everett1911]

Yes but one on Amazon and very happy work great and still charging with out problem

I'm not sure I understand what you just said

[tangozulu]

Why do you have to wait till next month. Why not rush one and not risk your playbook.