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Charger Warranty Issue
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Yes, Applecare will cover a charger if it is defective. Now the question is going to be is it frayed because it is defective or because you abused it somehow. I have seen reports on here from users having good luck getting these replaced and others not so much.
I have had two different Magsafes - for two different MBAs - replaced under Applecare over the past four years.
My cord was severely frayed both times from using it at a library and bending the cord when im sitting at different desks and my adapter (part with the cord) was replaced 3 times in 3 years under Apple Care
Apple makes each of these adapters for less than $5 and sells them for $80
The magsafe cord itself is the cheapest component, whereas the thick rubber cable and power brick is the most expensive portion so Apple doesnt mind AT ALL to replace the cord I would be utterly shocked if yours didnt get replaced unless you outright cut the cord with a pair of scissors
Apple makes each of these adapters for less than $5 and sells them for $80
The magsafe cord itself is the cheapest component, whereas the thick rubber cable and power brick is the most expensive portion so Apple doesnt mind AT ALL to replace the cord I would be utterly shocked if yours didnt get replaced unless you outright cut the cord with a pair of scissors
Recently had the charger replaced for my 2012 MBA under AppleCare. Did it while I was on vacation. The charger cord was turning yellow and Apple thought it might be a potential fire hazard as the person at the Genius Bar said that the discoloration is a possible sign of internal overheating in the charger.
I would stick to the REAL THING and not a knock-off. You will never find these people again when your Ropee charger fails.
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Unless the warranty covers possible damage to your laptop I would be skeptical of third party chargers.
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