Set Top Box Power Cord Replacement

I need a replacement power cord for my Set Top Box (Motorola QIP7100-2). I am mounting a television on a wall and the electrical power outlet for this location is a very tight fit (approximately an inch clearance). Does anyone know where I may obtain a replacement power cord which has a low profile (right angle or other plug shape that won't extend out from the wall more than an inch)?

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williec1

Much Thanks, the piglet solution will work!

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AtomicRooster

Something like this? (I am not the seller!!) You could ask them a question about the exact clearance dimensions....

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williec1

Thanks for the reply. Your example is close (it looks like a power cord for a laptop). On the STB plugin, the shape is slightly different, one side square / one side rounded. I will check eBay to see if they have any like to it. I think the cable is a NEMA 1-15P to IEC 60320-C7 polarized cable (assumed this from viewing cable manufacturer's sites; I couldn't find any specifications for the cable in the STB manual and a with a call to Verizon, the only advise I got was check the manual or try Radioshack (Radioshack doesn't carry it).

AtomicRooster

I don't know if they make these, but a "low-profile pigtail" would allow you to use the provided power cord. I use these around the house but they are not low-profile and are generally 3-prong. The allow you to avoid plugging the power bricks into something, thereby losing outlets on powerstrips and wall receptacles. Good luck!

lasagna

I've had success using a short adapter cable like this ....

http://www.amazon.com/Cord-degree-rotating-wall-adapter/dp/B003I7FEHQ

I managed to find mine at a local home improvement store rather than online, but it's essentially the same thing as shown here ... a short pigtail.