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Laptop at home question.

19 replies

halfwitpicker · 12/12/2018 15:49

Apologies for how dumb this question is.

If I'm working from home on my laptop what cables do I need to make sure the laptop stays charged?

Any help appreciated Wine

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dippledorus · 12/12/2018 15:51

Just plug it in every so often? It'll alert you when the battery is low - surely you just need the power cable?

LIZS · 12/12/2018 15:51

Power adapter

peachypetite · 12/12/2018 15:58

Don't you have a charger? Confused

Angie169 · 12/12/2018 15:59

As PP have said a standard power cable would work .
However if you are using a laptop that normally is based on the docking station that charges it whilst you're working you may need to get a battery for your laptop as well or it may not be possible to charge it via a standard cable would suggest you make sure it's fully charged before you take it from work and hope that it last all night.

Cherries101 · 12/12/2018 16:00

Your charger

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halfwitpicker · 12/12/2018 16:14

This is the charger, right?

Laptop at home question.
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Heuschrecke · 12/12/2018 16:29

Well, it looks as though it could well be a charger.

But didn't you think to ask, before you left the office with your laptop, what charging device you should take home with you?

dippledorus · 12/12/2018 16:31

Yes, that looks like the charger.

Have you an issue with the laptop?

LIZS · 12/12/2018 16:37

Assuming it is compatible with the laptop that should work.

peachypetite · 12/12/2018 16:40

Are you taking the piss

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halfwitpicker · 12/12/2018 16:46

No.

The charger is plugged into this thing (attached) but I guess I don't need that too? Just the charger and cable?

Laptop at home question.
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dippledorus · 12/12/2018 16:47

Why can't you ask someone in work? Since you are there? Rather than posting here when we don't know the set up for your laptop?

Lieinrequired · 12/12/2018 16:49

Your second picture looks like a docking station. You will not need that.

LIZS · 12/12/2018 16:51

The power cable should detach from the docking station and fit into the side of the laptop.

Original poster
halfwitpicker · 12/12/2018 16:53

Why can't you ask someone in work? Since you are there? Rather than posting here when we don't know the set up for your laptop?

^^because I'll look like an idiot?

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halfwitpicker · 12/12/2018 16:55

Thanks everyone.

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Bombardier25966 · 12/12/2018 16:55

You'll look more of an idiot if you go home without the right kit.

theworldistoosmall · 12/12/2018 17:01

Erm, follow the cable from the laptop to the plug. That's the cable you need.

You do know how to connect to Wifi don't you when at home?

Heuschrecke · 12/12/2018 17:02

OP, has it occurred to you that the first two words of your MN NN and your idiotic stance about this just goes to show ..........

FFS, just ask a colleague for help

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