So...computer cord.

[MarVelo]

I totally got a computer from my school dumpster and the janitor told me it works fine but the school is making room for the new computers. I have the tower and monitor. only problem is that there is no power cord. Does anyone have an idea where i could possibly find one free?
Other than just asking around...

[MrColossal]

go back to the dumpster repeatedly I guess?

Or try going to a Salvation Army or something and seeing if they have stuff there... Even so, I can't imagine power chords to cost more than 4 or 5 dollars.

[voh]

I have about 15 of those lying around, from systems long gone, died and descended into computer hell.

A lot of people do. Just ask around, someone'll have an extra cable (since monitors always come with a new one, and you'll have one extra, since power supplies sometimes come with one, and you'll have one extra, things like that).

[Phemar]

Wow you're lucky! My school is always throwing equipment away, but they never let us take it. I have to sneak the stuff out under my jacket if I want it.

[MarVelo]

i found a cord from my friend. but thanks.


Phemar: dumpster diving isnt against the law and i was leaving marching band, so other than "trespassing" i wanst doing anything wrong.

[Layabout]

Or you could use an electric kettle cord. They are exactly the same.