A conductor-and-insulation hypothesis. Conductor metal, insulation resin and connector plating need specifications; a charger also has electronics.
05 · THE LIFE IN BETWEEN
Keep it in use.
Reuse, maintenance and repair depend on the object’s construction. A model or care label can identify compatible parts, repair methods and limits. Usage history and wear cannot be established from a category alone.
A model, care label or repair manual can turn a broad material story into a useful maintenance plan.