2015 MacBook Pro Magsafe 2 arcing in connector - any Apple repair for it?

zslg01 wrote:

My 2015 MacBook Pro has what appears to be a fried pin in the connector for the Magsafe 2 charger. I cleaned the connector out - it still appears to be the result of arcing or overvoltage on the pin. Its one of the two DC connection pins. It will charge with the Magsafe connector plugged in one way but not if the connector is flipped over and plugged in.

This is a common problem from what I read on the internet.

Any hope of getting Apple to fix it? The MacBook dropped off of AppleCare last year.

The early models of MBP had DC-inboard separate from the logic baord and replaceable for not that much cost if issue is narrowed down to a worn out DC-inboard . Cost Parts & labor $115.00 USD

I am uncertain about the 2015

Any computer repair shop that works on Mac can do the repair if applicable—the logic board does have to be removed in full.

Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203207

All types of the 'mag-safe' are reversible and may offer some contact if you are in a bind....to keep it going.

zslg01 wrote:

Yup - the connector works ok one way but flip it and no charge.

I checked on iFixit - the part is $40 or so --- Apple wants $640 to replace it. Guess I can try my local apple support place and if they can't do it I'll take a weekend and replace it myself (I think I have the right tri- lobe bits). The iFixit directions are a bit scary.....

These connectors and DC-in boards have been an issue since at least 2011.

Never had this much problem with my Thinkpad ...

how far Apple has fallen in the quest for thinner and thinner stuff.

For the inexpensive fix from any other computer repair shop seems more than reasonable at ~$150.00. This requires pulling the logic board & requiring the displays comes off as well in order to pull the board !

My advice— leave it to the expert who do this day in and day out— independent of the fact you have a trilobe driver.

Expect a ~$50.00 fee up front to leave it for testing/verify this is the issue—that will be applied to the total repair if you decide to go forward upon inspection and conformation. I would expect ~ 10 days to bench. Turn around time same day if they have the part in stock when they get to it in the queue.

Local shop prices may very for your location—$640 seems high to me. As you say it is a $40 part, labor 1+ hours.

Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support   https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095

Hi,

Try to contact Apple Support to ask about the repair, if they accept it.

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