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		joecool1029 32 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Teardown of Apple 40W dynamic power adapter with 6... I don't think it was heat melting the insulation, blame the TPE used reacting. Anyways thread from the last time Apple charger stuff was discussed: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28054090

thenthenthen 32 days ago [–]

Ah thats interesting! The self desoldering gpu’s was also an issue with compliance, switching from leaded to lead free solder iirc.

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