How To Fix Power Cord Plugs

For some reason, we have the technology to put mankind into space, we can (almost) make self-driving cars, and we can stream in virtually unlimited shows to our 80 inch TVs through the miracle that is the Internet. Yet what we can't figure out is how to make a laptop power pack with a cord that won't rip, break, or tear apart from everyday use. Or maybe we can and this is just planned obsolescence?

The solution to fixing and even avoiding this issue is incredibly simple and cheap: Sugru! (affiliate link) What is Sugru you say? It's basically like a rubbery Play-Doh or Silly Putty that hardens but remains slightly flexible. It's easy to manipulate into any shape with your hands and you have about 30 minutes to form the shape you need and then it dries in 24 hours.

In the case of power cord plugs on laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices, just wrap the base of the power pack in a small amount of Sugru and you can avoid the tear in the first place.

If you already have a tear in the outer layer (the protective coating) of your power pack you can use this to repair it. Of course, this assumes the power pack is still working and the tear isn't at the point of exposing dangerous wiring. I've used this to repair the small cracks that appear in these low voltage cords due to constant traveling in bags and such. Sugru is an amazing product, and you can buy it on Amazon (affiliate link). They also offer a Black and White only Sugru (affiliate link) package if you prefer.