MacBook Charging issue, help please!

nblaquie · nblaquie #1 (**permalink**)

11-26-2011, 03:34 AM

Hi. I have a mac osx 10.6.8 I purchased in December 2009, it's a white macbook.

Just recently, I have been having problems with the charger connecting with the laptop. Should I clean the receiving/charger end, if so how? Am I in deep doodoo and need some expensive part? Does anyone have any home remedies so I don't have to go to a mac repair shop?

Thank you,

Nichole

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

11-26-2011, 03:13 PM

What kind of problem are you having connecting? The MagSafe charging unit and adapter is magnetic and should "lock" on to the receptacle of your MacBook. Make sure both the connector and receptacle are free from debris especially things like small pieces of metal.

nblaquie · nblaquie #3 (**permalink**)

11-26-2011, 04:05 PM

Hi Chscag. The magnet is still locking and there is no debris, maybe the tiniest bit of dirt I don't know how to clean. Other than that, the connection b/w the magsafe and laptop is becoming tenuous even though the magnet has the magsafe "locked" into the laptop. Last night I had to try about 20 times before the connection took and it started charging. I'm worried.

Thank you

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

11-26-2011, 10:08 PM

If it continues to give you problems, it might mean buying a new MagSafe Charger unit for your MacBook. Other World Computing stocks them for $24.99. However, if there's a problem with the connection receptacle that means an Apple in house repair.

sonhascome · sonhascome #5 (**permalink**)

11-26-2011, 11:10 PM

you can get a magsafe i/o board fairly cheap on ebay and install that if you are still having trouble with it after getting another charger.

Jaygray · Jaygray #6 (**permalink**)

11-27-2011, 08:37 AM

If you can manage to make the end of your charger look like this, Apple will replace it for free.

Apple Replacing Faulty MagSafe Power Adapters | News | The Mac Observer

nblaquie · nblaquie #7 (**permalink**)

11-27-2011, 11:12 AM

JayGray, Thank you for the info! My charger does already look like that, and I had no idea apple replaces them. About two or three weeks ago I noticed the rubber separated near the magsafe output piece, and I just put a little electric tape around it because I thought it was dangerous but didn't realize it would affect the charging. I'll try to see if apple will replace it, otherwise I'll be on the lookout for my own replacement. Thank you everyone for your help.

Have a good day.

Nichole

chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,371 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	11-26-2011, 03:13 PM What kind of problem are you having connecting? The MagSafe charging unit and adapter is magnetic and should "lock" on to the receptacle of your MacBook. Make sure both the connector and receptacle are free from debris especially things like small pieces of metal. Community Guidelines
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chscag #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,371 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	11-26-2011, 10:08 PM If it continues to give you problems, it might mean buying a new MagSafe Charger unit for your MacBook. Other World Computing stocks them for $24.99. However, if there's a problem with the connection receptacle that means an Apple in house repair. Community Guidelines
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nblaquie #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 17, 2011 Posts: 8	11-26-2011, 03:34 AM Hi. I have a mac osx 10.6.8 I purchased in December 2009, it's a white macbook. Just recently, I have been having problems with the charger connecting with the laptop. Should I clean the receiving/charger end, if so how? Am I in deep doodoo and need some expensive part? Does anyone have any home remedies so I don't have to go to a mac repair shop? Thank you, Nichole
	QUOTE Thanks

sonhascome #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 23, 2011 Posts: 8	11-26-2011, 11:10 PM you can get a magsafe i/o board fairly cheap on ebay and install that if you are still having trouble with it after getting another charger.
	QUOTE Thanks

Jaygray #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 04, 2008 Posts: 1,115 Mac Specs: Unibody MacBook Pro 2.26, 4gb RAM, 500gb HD	11-27-2011, 08:37 AM If you can manage to make the end of your charger look like this, Apple will replace it for free. Apple Replacing Faulty MagSafe Power Adapters \| News \| The Mac Observer
	QUOTE Thanks

nblaquie #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 17, 2011 Posts: 8	11-27-2011, 11:12 AM JayGray, Thank you for the info! My charger does already look like that, and I had no idea apple replaces them. About two or three weeks ago I noticed the rubber separated near the magsafe output piece, and I just put a little electric tape around it because I thought it was dangerous but didn't realize it would affect the charging. I'll try to see if apple will replace it, otherwise I'll be on the lookout for my own replacement. Thank you everyone for your help. Have a good day. Nichole
	QUOTE Thanks

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