Aukey PA-U31 30W 4 Port USB Charger
A little splash of colour on these USB ports made this little 30W usb charger an easy favourite.
Capable of supplying a maximum of 12W on a single port, it’s not nearly as impressive as today’s hyper powered fast chargers, but perhaps it’s better for battery longevity.
A simple understated design.
A devastating flaw, the fold-out power plug eventually fails.
The wide input voltage is a sign of quality.
Today’s meeting has in attendance a two pin power lead and an unfortunately named cable gland.
A look inside by carefully scoring the edges of the ultrasonically welded plastic housing with a box cutter.
The circuit board then slides out in this very simple construction.
The date code make this unit almost seven years old.
The center screw hole is a good starting point to drill out an entrance for the cable gland.
These cable glands are available in black, this white one here is intentional for better usability. This charger will live under a desk and the contrasting colours would help locating it more easier.
A simple soldering excursion finishes up this repair. The casing is resealed with a cyanoacrylate adhesive.
This green is the most beautiful colour.