power cord connector overheating

power cord connector overheating?


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 28, 2021 2:18 PM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2021 2:26 PM

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Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans, and other features.



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Jun 28, 2021 2:26 PM in response to gretchenfrommill valley

Reset  SMC:   How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support   Choose the appropriate method.

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Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans, and other features.



Find the right power adapter and cable for your Mac notebook

Learn which power adapter, cable, and plug works with your Mac notebook computer.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201700


Contact Apple support.

    Click inside the box to choose an option. contact Apple Support.

Jun 28, 2021 2:39 PM in response to gretchenfrommill valley

gretchenfrommill valley wrote:

power cord connector overheating?


Old problem, new problem, what changed?

Power cord connector, where it comes into the Mac(?) , yes this connector can get warm especially under a load.


What makes you say it is "overheating" ?


There are different types of connectors depending on your exact Mac...


Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters

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


and the newer USB-C type



If your USB-C power adapter isn't charging your Mac notebook

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204652



Maybe you can say more...are there other associated issues?

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