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Q: I am on my 4 th macbook pro charger and it broke again due to wiring. i got it from ebay can i still ask apple to replace it ?

I need help i have had my laptop for 2 years AND AM ON MY 4TH CHARGER. the charger i got now is from ebay cause i can't afford apple's prices will they let me exchange it anyway

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Posted on Dec 10, 2012 6:18 PM

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Q: I am on my 4 th macbook pro charger and it broke again due to wiring. i got it from ebay can i still ask apple to replace it ?

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  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Dec 10, 2012 6:39 PM in response to theash1005
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    Dec 10, 2012 6:39 PM in response to theash1005

    Power adapters are covered under the same warranty as the MacBook. If it has been two years then you would have needed to purchase AppleCare, otherwise it's out of warranty and will not be replaced.

     

    Buying an aftermarket power adapter is risky because there are many counterfeit ones on the market. They may break prematurely and could even damage your MacBook. Take care of your power adapter and it will last for many years.

     

    For example - find the fake iPad charger:

     

    chargers-ipod.png

     

    That was easy - this one is less so:

     

    charger-ipads.png

     

    Apple has several lawsuits pending against their manufacturers.

     

    Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1713

     

    Using and maintaining your Apple MagSafe Adapter

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5234

     

    Reducing cable strain on your MagSafe power adapter

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1630