Nexus 5X charger nearly caught fire

[duckberryma]

Today I was sitting at my desk with my Nexus 5x plugged in to the charger and I smelled burning rubber. Turns out the end of the charger was smoldering, I quickly disconnected everything and called the Google Store where I bought it. They told me they'd investigate and get back to me with options within 24 hours. I bought the phone in January 2016 and paid for the extra protection. Wow, just Wow

 

[cache11]

Where exactly is the end of the charger? The cord where it plugs into the charger or somewhere on the charger itself? Keep us updated.

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[Etyrnus]

Pictures with a manufacture date and where it was plugged in would be helpful to know.

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[LeoRex]

Guessing that the cause was the cord connection inside the brick had started to detach/fray. If the wire itself starts to get munched up, the internal resistance gets higher and higher or it could start to arc against a nearby component. Good that you caught it.

 

[anthony2558]

Stuff like this happens. Nothing is perfect. I'm sure Google will replace your cord or brick free of charge. Any update?

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