> Many laptops have modular barrel connector subcomponents that are easy to replace for anyone who is comfortable opening laptops. That's one thing that makes

> Many laptops have modular barrel connector subcomponents that are easy to replace for anyone who is comfortable opening laptops. That's one thing that makes me a bit uncomfortable about the current trend to use only USB-C for charging. At least on my current laptop (and I believe many other models from the same manufacturer), the "traditional" barrel connector is separate from the motherboard, connected to it by a short length of wire, while the USB-C connector is soldered directly to the motherboard and reinforced by a piece of metal. Any mechanical stress to the charging cable (for instance, from tripping on it) will go to the chassis for the barrel connector, but for the USB-C connector it will go directly to the motherboard.