My MagSafe port on my mac is not the cleanest and I am wondering if there is a way to clean It. I have been having problems with connections lately and every answer I came up with was that I needed to clean the charging port. I want a Safe way to clean the MagSafe port. If you have a safe way let me know. Thanks
OS X El Capitan (10.11.6), 13 Inch MacBook Pro, Mid-2009
Be sure to inspect the metal connectors to see if they're stuck or fail
to have both halves fit correctly; sometimes the metal part gets stuff
in there that may not easily be removed with a dry brush.
• Using and maintaining your Apple MagSafe Adapter - Apple Support
Learn about using the Apple MagSafe Adapter included with your Mac
notebook computer and get tips for reducing wear on the adapter.
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT202451
• Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple Support
Be sure to regularly inspect and clean both the MagSafe adapter connector
and the power port on your Apple portable computer for dirt or signs of damage.
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT203207
• Reduce cable strain on your MagSafe power adapter - Apple Support
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201600
There are a suggestions in iFixit.com repair guide DIY damaged MagSafeadapters.
Another thing, if internal Mag connector inside the Mac is bad: it can be replaced.
Part is known as 'MagSafe DC-in Board' is separate logic board. ~ Level: Difficult.
• MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 'DC-in Board' Replacement - iFixit
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
Be sure to inspect the metal connectors to see if they're stuck or fail
to have both halves fit correctly; sometimes the metal part gets stuff
in there that may not easily be removed with a dry brush.
• Using and maintaining your Apple MagSafe Adapter - Apple Support
Learn about using the Apple MagSafe Adapter included with your Mac
notebook computer and get tips for reducing wear on the adapter.
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT202451
• Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple Support
Be sure to regularly inspect and clean both the MagSafe adapter connector
and the power port on your Apple portable computer for dirt or signs of damage.
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT203207
• Reduce cable strain on your MagSafe power adapter - Apple Support
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201600
There are a suggestions in iFixit.com repair guide DIY damaged MagSafeadapters.
Another thing, if internal Mag connector inside the Mac is bad: it can be replaced.
Part is known as 'MagSafe DC-in Board' is separate logic board. ~ Level: Difficult.
• MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 'DC-in Board' Replacement - iFixit
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
Hi,
Shut down Mac. Use a dry toothbrush. Don't scrub too hard, only as needed.
thanks, I tried it and have not have been having any problems since.
Cleaning MagSafe Charging Port
