# NASA modded space station's laptops so everyone could use the same charger — standardizing ISS chargers eliminated useless weight and reduced failure points

> NASA ensured that all laptops destined for use in the International Space Station (ISS) had the same power connector.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/space/nasa-modded-space-stations-laptops-so-everyone-could-use-the-same-charger-standardizing-iss-chargers-eliminated-useless-weight-and-reduced-failure-points?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a771df71543f37eb26fc5c7)
- **Published:** 2026-08-08
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #laptops #nasa #space #chargers #same #standardizing #station #eliminated
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