Death of a Laptop Power Supply

This week my laptop's power supply finally died. It had been dying for quite some time now, as evidenced by the pictures below, but now it is dead. No fun little sparks jumping the gaps between bare copper wires. No power indicator lights. Nothing.

Here's a picture of the power cable going into the power supply. Notice the copper!



Here's a picture of the power cable coming out of the power supply. Notice the shiny wires!



And, lastly, a picture of the laptop. Without power. Dark and silent.

Cooler Piña Colada Gum

Some time ago while shopping at a local store, I noticed a new gum flavor called cooler piña colada. Like any other Michigander (whatever that is), I wondered how piña colada flavor would taste when it has a hint of mint. The verdict from my adoring wife? "Please don't buy that again."

So there you go folks. Stay away from cooler piña colada gum if you value your marriage!

This post was adapted from a "The Dave Report" excerpt originally written in 2005.