LPT use the USB port on your laptop to resurrect a bricked or non charging device. Fitbit, phone, tablet,mp3 can come back to life by plugging in to laptop USB port.

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Devittraisedto2 t1_iuf95e7 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:45 PM

So how is it different from plugging it to a wall socket with the charging port

MinorIrritant t1_iufa76w wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:52 PM

It's a data capable link. That aside, it won't magically unbrick anything. You'll still sweat rocks to resurrect a device with a hosed bootloader. And it won't do a damned thing for a busted charging port.

Devittraisedto2 t1_iufaaar wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:53 PM

My brain did not process any of that but will keep note

MinorIrritant t1_iufauo5 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:57 PM

Short version: OP has an enchanted laptop with magical healing powers.

Jaded-Moose983 t1_iufcaqz wrote on October 30, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Actually, it might work depending on why the device isn't booting. It only works if the device is actually sound but has an overly depleted battery.

Nexus 6 phones were notorious for the charge getting so depleted that the high power charger was unable to get the battery going again. By plugging the phone into a low power computer USB port, often those phones could be recovered. It usually took several hours, but once the battery charging icon showed up again, switching to a regular charger would get it going again. It's also a sign that you should prepare to replace the battery.

philzter OP t1_iufls5m wrote on October 30, 2022 at 11:14 PM

No clue. I tried every plug and cord combo and found this tip on YouTube. Thought it was a good one to pass on. Have you tried it?

keepthetips t1_iuf72kq wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:31 PM

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fatelectrobooom t1_iuiz5x7 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Both have identical voltage and if the power brick is bigger it supplies more current. If this works, I don't know why

philzter OP t1_iuj2x82 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:33 PM

I was pleasantly surprised, every power brick would not get my fitbit to respond. Laptop has worked for several devices since when nothing else would. If you have something that doesn't respond when plugged in try it! I need some independent verification ..I obviously lack credibility!!