hi all,
anyone have any ideas,links or advice for maintaining the charger for a macBook pro Retina 13in
the plastic insulation just seems to break down over time... is this just accepted by users or are there solutions? .. other than being "a diligent apple user"
cheers guys
MacBook Pro with Retina display
in similar situation i replaced cord with magsafe connector, cord was bought on ebay and instruction was found on youtube
here information about magsafe power adapter
Mac notebooks: Using and maintaining your Apple MagSafe Adapter - Apple Support
surely theres a better looking solution to than this guys ... ive ordered a new one anyhows but still
There should be one more paragraph in that article, about winding the DC cord:
First, make an arbitrary loop in the air about 1 to 2 inches (50 to 100 mm) in diameter, THEN wind the cord around the ears, taking care to not pull too tightly. This randomizes the point of first contact of the cord to the ears, reducing a common source of DC cord failure.
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you can also add more tape to act as a strain relief in the areas you see the most stress. This will keep the cord from flexing as much in those areas, and extend its life.
If those wires are exposed, you need to take your MacBook and that cord [BOTH] to the genius bar (always make an appointment or they will send you away unserviced) and see if they will press a new one into your hand. That looks dangerous, and the geniuses have increased latitude when it comes to dangerous.
Chargers
