Trelawneys_army
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Q: MacBook Pro Charger intermittent working.

Hello,

 

I am on my 2nd power adaptor with for my MacBook Pro which I bought in 2010, the last one just died just had flashing lights, the new one about 12months later is being a pain, it will only charge in a certain position, I have to keep the cord tought so that the magnetic adaptor is at a angle in the socket.

Which as you can tell is a right pain in the backside! Anyone else had a similar problem?

 

Also is is getting Very Hot!

 

Cheers Steve

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on May 28, 2012 4:31 AM

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Q: MacBook Pro Charger intermittent working.

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 28, 2012 5:26 AM in response to Trelawneys_army
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    May 28, 2012 5:26 AM in response to Trelawneys_army

    Check if the following Power Adapter replacement program applies to your situation:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4127

     

    Ciao.

  • by Trelawneys_army,

    Trelawneys_army Trelawneys_army May 28, 2012 5:39 AM in response to OGELTHORPE
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    May 28, 2012 5:39 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

    Hello,

     

    That would looks like the problem I have, but mine is the other type of conector, and I'm in the UK, thanks for the link though, had a good look at the cable and it look like the internal have twisted a bit.

     

    Cheers Steve

  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 28, 2012 6:19 AM in response to Trelawneys_army
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    May 28, 2012 6:19 AM in response to Trelawneys_army

    If you moved to the States, then you could get a replacement!

     

    A few years back I had a Power adapter wires on the DC side short circuit due to insulation failure.  I cut the plastic shell of the power adapter in two (along the lines that delineate the two halves  - it was not easy -hacksaw plus heavy duty utility knife)  pulled out the dc wires and crimped on shovel/spade connectors in an idiot proof manner.  Then I taped the connections and the two halves back together and I had a disfigured but serviceable power adapter.  If you are frugal or desperate, you may consider this option.

     

    Ciao.