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Read All Questions & AnswersDoes the black, cylinder-shaped thing need to be on the cord? What's it's purpose?
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It's called a ferrite ring and it is there to filter out electrical noise. I suspect in this application, it is there to help provide clean power to the USB ports.
Was this Answer Helpful ?It is a ferrite core to help protect the unit from surges.
Was this Answer Helpful ?Yes, we do not recommend altering any aspect of the unit.
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