Nerd credentials: tested and passed
Hot on the heels of a nerd victory involving Clone High, subliminal messages, and mplayer, I faced another challenge: ozone, smoke, and danger.
Wake up, check email. Smell burning electronics; it passes. Shower, check email. Smell burning electronics; see smoke coming from the power plug. Quickly disconnect power.
Order new power supply: $125 and won’t arrive until Monday at best. A whole weekend laptopless? Could I survive?
Find a repair tutorial before the battery dies. Buy soldering iron, solder, and heat-shrink tubing. Am now the very proud owner of a working, albeit sketchified, power cord.