Power Supply clone?

Daniel9913 · Daniel9913 #1 (**permalink**)

07-01-2011, 07:51 AM

I own a 2006 black Macbook. I know that the power supplies from that era are commonly faulty (smoking, getting really hot and melting, etc.). This is now my second power supply that has done that.

So I (think) I have two options (and correct me if I am wrong) -

1. Dishing out $90 to buy the new macbook power supply ($90 that I do not have)
2. Buying a cheap clone for $30 off ebay.

Is a clone worth it? And if so, is there a "best" clone to buy?

Any input would be appreciated,

Daniel

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #2 (**permalink**)

07-01-2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel9913

I own a 2006 black Macbook. I know that the power supplies from that era are commonly faulty (smoking, getting really hot and melting, etc.). This is now my second power supply that has done that.

So I (think) I have two options (and correct me if I am wrong) -

1. Dishing out $90 to buy the new macbook power supply ($90 that I do not have)
2. Buying a cheap clone for $30 off ebay.

Is a clone worth it? And if so, is there a "best" clone to buy?

Any input would be appreciated,

Cheap clones are exactly that… cheap. Buyer beware!

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #3 (**permalink**)

07-01-2011, 10:02 AM

And just to reiterate my point: check out the user reviews here for one clone:
Amazon.com: 85w AC Adapter/Power Supply for Apple MacBook Pro Late 2006 MacBook A1172: Electronics

TheKo · TheKo #4 (**permalink**)

07-01-2011, 10:09 AM

I've been using an ebay-clone for the last two years without any problems. It gets really hot and the light is a bit unstable (sometimes showing green when not fully charged), but otherwise it's fine. Cost me around 20 USD.

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Daniel9913 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 01, 2011 Posts: 1	07-01-2011, 07:51 AM I own a 2006 black Macbook. I know that the power supplies from that era are commonly faulty (smoking, getting really hot and melting, etc.). This is now my second power supply that has done that. So I (think) I have two options (and correct me if I am wrong) - 1. Dishing out $90 to buy the new macbook power supply ($90 that I do not have) 2. Buying a cheap clone for $30 off ebay. Is a clone worth it? And if so, is there a "best" clone to buy? Any input would be appreciated, Daniel
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TheKo #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 24, 2008 Posts: 17	07-01-2011, 10:09 AM I've been using an ebay-clone for the last two years without any problems. It gets really hot and the light is a bit unstable (sometimes showing green when not fully charged), but otherwise it's fine. Cost me around 20 USD.
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