[Tfug] Ground tips and Universal Power Supplies

[Linux Media]

Thanks. I might not have been aware of that if you didn't point it out.

I'll go out and replace it today. I always like the idea of having a 
multi-use item, so I've been wanting to have a Universal PS in my bag of 
tricks for a while any ways.

Rocco

Terence Rudkin wrote:
> Places like Best Buy or Office Max should have universal PS. 
> 
> I do not think it too risky to use with out the grounding plug,  But you 
> have to plug it in the same as if  it were there.   Two prong plugs have 
> a polarizer and three do not as the grounding pin forces proper 
> orientation.  The orientation is more important then the grounding.
> 
> But get it replaced.
> 
> 
> TR
> 
> On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 4:28 AM, Linux Media <linuxmedia2 at aim.com 
> <mailto:linuxmedia2 at aim.com>> wrote:
> 
>     Hey,
> 
>     I pulled my laptop power cord out of the wall and the ground plug
>     stayed in the wall.
> 
>     I saw a Universal Power supply somewhere. Does anyone know if these
>     are reliable? If so, where can I get one in Tucson?
> 
>     Is it very risky for the Laptop to be using the cord without the
>     ground tip?
> 
>     Thanks,
>     Rocco