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Posted November 24, 2015
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amrit9037: No need of replacement.
Take it to some repair shop and they will fix it cheap.
When it happened with one of my friend's HDD adapter I got it fixed for 2$.
They just
open your adaptor and change the wire. It's technically the same adaptar with new wire.
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Sachys: If that were possible I'd have nipped to my mates electrical place and done it myself already. Its not possible- its one of those (more and more common) sealed jobs - no screws, no means to open it short of a hammer.
Yes, It's possible.
Just cut it in half where you see a joint with a blade or something (don't cut the PCB), fix the wire, seal it with hot glue and you are done.
I will advise you take it to a pro they fix those things within 5-10 mins.
Well lastly it's your adaptor and your money.
Posted November 24, 2015
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Sachys: So... couldn't get my external HD to power up today (and of course panicked that it had blown). Thankfully it turned out it was just the power supply cable - it had (of course) sheared.

After checking up, its no longer under warranty (though the drive itself is), and so I need to get a replacement.

While I could get an alternative cable or a generic multiadaptor, that would void the warranty thats still viable on the drive itself (so not a risk I'm willing to take).

Ive found multiple listings online of the exact one (12V 1.5A ADS-18D-12N 12018G Switching Adaptor Power Supply for Seagate) - but some are on ebay (which ive never trusted) and some are on sites that look suspect simply because they're badly designed and some are not the same thing at all.

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Here is where you can help - find me a good deal http://www.acadaptorsrus.co.uk/genuine-12v-15a-ads-18d-12n-12018g-switching-adaptor-power-supply-for-seagate-15257-p.asp[/url] (NOT a "replacement" / alternative), preferably in the UK (as I need it as soon as possible to get some comissions finished) and from a source that is as risk free as possible.

Details and Model No. - 12V 1.5A ADS-18D-12N 12018G Switching Adaptor Power Supply

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*puts on tinfoil hat.
Well, the only thing I can add, other than what people have said above, is that using Ebay does come with the inherent money back guarentees as stated by the seller, and by Paypal. Personally, I am the same, don't really trust Amazon or Ebay, however I have found over the years that 90% of the time it is fine, and when things do go wrong sellers are likely to sort it out very quickly. I mean I got a lego game off amazon recently which had a dent in it, mailed the seller and they refunded the full cost no questions asked.

So my suggestion, if you have found exactly what you are looking for (and it seems to be the same item ebay/acadaptors), then go for it, you have a few weeks to try it out and return if its not what you want. Also, if your that worried, use Paypal as an added layer, they handle disputes if necessary.
Posted November 24, 2015
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amrit9037: Yes, It's possible.
Just cut it in half where you see a joint with a blade or something (don't cut the PCB), fix the wire, seal it with hot glue and you are done.
Yeah, done with your warranty -.-

edit: And no, I'm not talking about the warranty of the broken adaptor. I'm pretty sure you lose your warranty for the HDD if you run it with modified parts with a broken seal.
Post edited November 24, 2015 by real.geizterfahr
Posted November 24, 2015
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amrit9037: Yes, It's possible.
Just cut it in half where you see a joint with a blade or something (don't cut the PCB), fix the wire, seal it with hot glue and you are done.
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real.geizterfahr: Yeah, done with your warranty -.-

edit: And no, I'm not talking about the warranty of the broken adaptor. I'm pretty sure you lose your warranty for the HDD if you run it with modified parts with a broken seal.
But changed wire doesn't change the adaptor.
It's the same thing.
Posted November 24, 2015
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real.geizterfahr: Yeah, done with your warranty -.-

edit: And no, I'm not talking about the warranty of the broken adaptor. I'm pretty sure you lose your warranty for the HDD if you run it with modified parts with a broken seal.
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amrit9037: But changed wire doesn't change the adaptor.
It's the same thing.
But you have to break the seal to change the wire. And a broken seal means that someone opened the equipment. And when someone opened it, it can't be guaranteed anymore that it is in original condition. That's the same as running your hardware with unofficial equipment, thus you'd lose your warranty.



edit: You even lose your warranty on some pre-built desktop PCs if you just open the case (not changing anything, just opening it). Companies don't like it when you open stuff.
Post edited November 24, 2015 by real.geizterfahr
Posted November 24, 2015
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nightcraw1er.488:
Aye it sadly looks like it might be the way. Can't find any reliable info on some of the other sites - making them equally as chancy - and a little bit more expensive.

Thankfully I can get a friend to sort ebay for me if needs be - just a route I'd rather not go. Mind you, a giant cockney man with one leg is often another added layer of security. ;D
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real.geizterfahr: I'm pretty sure you lose your warranty for the HDD if you run it with modified parts with a broken seal.
YARP!
Post edited November 24, 2015 by Sachys
Posted November 24, 2015
until that adapter comes to you, to get to your data, you could just pop out the drive of it's cage and into your computer? ... then it wouldn't matter if the adapter takes some time to get to you and you can immediatly work on your commision...
Posted November 24, 2015
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mchack: until that adapter comes to you, to get to your data, you could just pop out the drive of it's cage and into your computer? ... then it wouldn't matter if the adapter takes some time to get to you and you can immediatly work on your commision...
if that were possible, id do it.
1: it would void the extended warranty on the drive itself.
2: im on a laptop - the external drive is a 3.5

Edit:
3: explosions! O-----o
Post edited November 24, 2015 by Sachys
Posted November 25, 2015
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nightcraw1er.488:
While its not the actual, specific solution... I'm marking your post with the "SOLVED!" thingie - one of my clients has taken up the woes of ebay on my behalf (being well versed in it, as they are) and with any luck, my new cable will arrive by Saturday... and if not next week. This has also (however) afforded me the luxury of a small comission in the meantime (all going well) as I have no means to continue the others while I await the cable.

Thanks for your input folks.

interesting side note: seems my drive manufacturer do NOT supply the specific cable outside of initial purchases (ie with a drive) and also... the company that made them may have gone bust of been absorbed into a larger congolomerate.
This would explain the flux of "fake" / facsimilie cables out there - but not the lack of change in their warranty legislation.

I have had words. Some ended in "UPID" and "UNTS!" and "RADING STANDARDS" and "OU WANKERS!".
I've also ensured the UK office doesnt get into their regular strip bar for their xmas party.

'UPID 'UNTS!

;D
Posted November 25, 2015
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nightcraw1er.488:
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Sachys: While its not the actual, specific solution... I'm marking your post with the "SOLVED!" thingie - one of my clients has taken up the woes of ebay on my behalf (being well versed in it, as they are) and with any luck, my new cable will arrive by Saturday... and if not next week. This has also (however) afforded me the luxury of a small comission in the meantime (all going well) as I have no means to continue the others while I await the cable.

Thanks for your input folks.

interesting side note: seems my drive manufacturer do NOT supply the specific cable outside of initial purchases (ie with a drive) and also... the company that made them may have gone bust of been absorbed into a larger congolomerate.
This would explain the flux of "fake" / facsimilie cables out there - but not the lack of change in their warranty legislation.

I have had words. Some ended in "UPID" and "UNTS!" and "RADING STANDARDS" and "OU WANKERS!".
I've also ensured the UK office doesnt get into their regular strip bar for their xmas party.

'UPID 'UNTS!

;D
Thats good, hope its all as advertised. It seems to be typical of things nowadays, its a throwaway culture so if something stops working, throw it away and get a new one, and businesses are actively promoting this by not providing replacements. I avoid external HDDs, I got myself to internal 2.5/3.5 hot swap caddies and use normal HDDs in the main machine. I know that doesn't help on the laptop, but you could consider a network storage and only use external HDDs when travelling.
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