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Mag Safe adapter ? - Grateful11 - 11-28-2009
I've noticed my MacBook's adapter is starting turn sort white right where wire and the strain
relief meet at the magnetic end. I assume this is from excessive flexing. Has anyone tried
putting an additional strain relief over the little tiny short one that it comes with?
Re: Mag Safe adapter ? - Filliam H. Muffman - 11-28-2009
Some company came out with a simple cover to move the strain down the cable. I can not seem to find the link at the moment.
Re: Mag Safe adapter ? - Grateful11 - 11-28-2009
Filliam H. Muffman wrote:
Some company came out with a simple cover to move the strain down the cable. I can not seem to find the link at the moment.
Now that sounds like a plan. Anyone know who it was?
Re: Mag Safe adapter ? - Filliam H. Muffman - 11-28-2009
I think I found it.
http://www.macmagsaver.com/
Re: Mag Safe adapter ? - space-time - 11-28-2009
Apple will replace them.
Re: Mag Safe adapter ? - IronMac - 11-28-2009
space-time wrote:
Apple will replace them.
I don't think that they replace for what they consider "excessive" straining, they will replace them if they show signs of overheating and discoloration.
Re: Mag Safe adapter ? - Grateful11 - 11-28-2009
space-time wrote:
Apple will replace them.
Out of warranty? During all this recuperation I've been going through I let my 1st anniversary
with my MacBook slip through my fingers. Was planning on getting AppleCare but that was my
fault I should have taken care of it sooner. It ok right now but I think I'll get one of those Magsavers.
Thanks Muffman!
Re: Mag Safe adapter ? - space-time - 11-29-2009
yes, the first generation had a thinner cable and was prone to these failures. AFAIK, Apple will replace these even out of warranty. Check with Apple anyway, what do you have to lose?
Re: Mag Safe adapter ? - testcase - 11-29-2009
Interesting item. I think it's way over priced though.
Re: Mag Safe adapter ? - space-time - 11-29-2009
but wouldn't this item just move the problem about 1" down the line? there will be a new point of stress that will give up eventually