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Re:Hardware fix for Dell “AC power adapter could not be dete... by zozbot234 on Monday May 25, 2020 @04:44PM (#23304776)
USB-C is supposed to negotiate a voltage and current that are safe for both ends of the connection as well as for the cable itself. A "shoddy" charger can supply too little power, but it's not going to overcharge a battery.
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Re:Hardware fix for Dell “AC power adapter could not be dete... by close04 on Monday May 25, 2020 @04:58PM (#23304916)
A shoddy charger can supply mains power to your device. Example [0].

[0] http://www.righto.com/2014/05/a-look-inside-ipad-chargers-pr...

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