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Citizen Cook May 28, 2022 @ 1:44pm

Charger cable too short

I find that the charger cable is too short for my needs. how do i extend it safely, what spec usb-c cable do i need?

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BlueRobin May 28, 2022 @ 1:46pm

Actually, that's something I'm concerned about for when my Steam Deck arrives too. What length is the cable?

darrenphillips666 May 28, 2022 @ 2:10pm

Buy a USB-C extender cable, anything that states upto 65w will do.

Lady Lavender May 28, 2022 @ 5:32pm

Is it not okay to use a regular extension cord? That's what I have been using. Now I'm worried.

feelin' good May 28, 2022 @ 7:32pm

Originally posted by RobinRedwing:
Actually, that's something I'm concerned about for when my Steam Deck arrives too. What length is the cable?

It's around 170cm. I don't know how is not enough for some people.

BlueRobin May 29, 2022 @ 3:21am

Originally posted by feelin' good:
Originally posted by RobinRedwing:
Actually, that's something I'm concerned about for when my Steam Deck arrives too. What length is the cable?

It's around 170cm. I don't know how is not enough for some people.

Okay, great, that should be far more than I need for my setup. Thanks!

Citizen Cook May 29, 2022 @ 5:00am

Originally posted by RobinRedwing:
Actually, that's something I'm concerned about for when my Steam Deck arrives too. What length is the cable?

I think it’s just over a 1m

Citizen Cook May 29, 2022 @ 5:01am

Originally posted by feelin' good:
Originally posted by RobinRedwing:
Actually, that's something I'm concerned about for when my Steam Deck arrives too. What length is the cable?

It's around 170cm. I don't know how is not enough for some people.

Simple, my chair isn’t near a plug socket

AD May 29, 2022 @ 8:37am

Originally posted by Citizen Cook:
Originally posted by feelin' good:

It's around 170cm. I don't know how is not enough for some people.

Originally posted by feelin' good:

It's around 170cm. I don't know how is not enough for some people.

Simple, my chair isn’t near a plug socket

You could use an extension cable. Doesn't have to be USB-C, you can extend it at the other end that's usually plugged into the wall instead (my brain just won't let me remember the proper name, sorry). It's what I did anyway.

Last edited by AD; May 29, 2022 @ 8:38am

Prezidentas May 29, 2022 @ 11:38pm

I doubt USB C spec allows extensions. just use an electrical extension cable instead of extending the USB.

Last edited by Prezidentas; May 29, 2022 @ 11:38pm

PXL May 29, 2022 @ 11:55pm

Use a power extension lead to your socket, plug your Deck charger into that. I wouldn’t try to add a USB extender because you can’t guarantee quality of cable nor power drop with cheap cables.

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PXL May 29, 2022 @ 11:56pm

Hah - just like Red Star says but did t read your comment until after I replied :)

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R-iel May 30, 2022 @ 3:28am

You got a quality charger with Deck with 1.8m cable and you still complain...

Last edited by R-iel; May 30, 2022 @ 3:28am

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Prezidentas May 30, 2022 @ 3:32am

Originally posted by R-iel:
You got a quality charger with Deck with 1.8m cable and you still complain...

No one is complaining.

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Citizen Cook May 30, 2022 @ 7:16am

Originally posted by Red Star Gopnik:
Originally posted by R-iel:
You got a quality charger with Deck with 1.8m cable and you still complain...
No one is complaining.

Thank you.

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