There’s a burning smell coming from the charger right at the MagSafe connection point (MacBook Pro 2013). Now it won’t charge anymore. I have work to do and can’t use my computer... worried also that I can’t make it in to an Apple store to diagnose/fix due to the packed holiday and pandemic-type appointments near me. What’s the best way to solve this?
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.12
Thanks! Yes, I had to get it taken care of immediately, so I messaged Apple help, and they recommended I take it to a local Mac store. They advised me to buy a new charger and to bring the laptop back when my work settled down, in order to let them repair the burned power connector.
“What’s the best way to solve this?”
Two options: (A) Buy a replacement charger as the one you have is obviously faulty. Use the online store and have it delivered or click/collect. (B) Make an appointment to have it diagnosed. When it’s confirmed the charger is faulty you’ll be quoted for a new one. It will be replaced not repaired.
If it was me I would cut out any potential worries you may have and purchase a replacement charger which you’d have to do anyway.
Good luck
Burning smell from MacBook Pro charger
