My MAGSAFE caught fire too :(

[MacModMachine]

i was complaining about how its not a big issue....


snap crackle pop....my magsafe went up

 

[tekmoe]

Let's see a picture of the computer that the magsafe was attached to.

 

[Ricanlegend]

That what i call , well done

 

[gauchogolfer]

That looks like a techno-S'more!

 

[Schtumple]

Jesus that's so bad, I really hope that mine doesn't do this...

 

[GoCubsGo]

This is happening on the new unibodies?

 

[MacModMachine]

notebook....

 

[Schtumple]

This is happening on the new unibodies?

I know it's so surprising that this is still happening, I wonder if apple are blaming users still? Or are they taking the flack?

 

[iLog.Genius]

notebook....

Never dealt with one but I'm hoping Apple is replacing those portables with even light damage? (Doesn't look too bad other than the burn mark by the ports)

 

[vgame64]

Oy, I just ordered a new Macbook Pro 13" on Saturday night. I think I will get the additional AppleCare after seeing that.

 

[GoCubsGo]

Same thing I was thinking because honestly I was a bit shocked Apple blamed users in the first place. Now the new unibodies less than a year out on many machines and they're doing this?

 

[tekmoe]

YoooWWWZzzERRrRRRSsss!

 

[GoCubsGo]

Oy, I just ordered a new Macbook Pro 13" on Saturday night. I think I will get the additional AppleCare after seeing that.

AC or not this should be fully covered. I'd fight tooth and nail if my 1 year AC was out and this happened.

 

[djinn]

Ok, so scratch the idea with getting a new mac today.

 

[MacModMachine]

luckily enough...mine was mostly contained outside the notebook...but it smeels like crap.

 

[silvrbullet]

Have you tried to call Apple about the problem? I just bought my first Mac and I dont want it to catch my apartment on fire...

 

[Mactagonist]

AC or not this should be fully covered. I'd fight tooth and nail if my 1 year AC was out and this happened.

I dont think there is any question about Apple covering it. Has anyone with the 'flaming power adapter issue' gotten anything but an immediate replacement from Apple?

 

[MacModMachine]

Have you tried to call Apple about the problem? I just bought my first Mac and I dont want it to catch my apartment on fire...

yep...i was all over them like stink on a dog....


not sure whats going on.....there leaving me in the dark...but i talked to an engineer...he took photos and asked if i minded if anyone came to my house.


so im not sure...it torched my desk...about a 2 inch spot. dident realize it happened i was not near it...but i smelled it quite quickly...now when i get home i gotta get them pics of the desk.

:|

 

[uberamd]

Have you tried to call Apple about the problem? I just bought my first Mac and I dont want it to catch my apartment on fire...

First of all don't think for a second this is a widespread problem. People get in car accidents daily, but are you afraid to drive? Don't let this scare you, its not happening to any sized percentage of users.

 

[icedd]

Why is this happening?

 

[iLog.Genius]

I dont think there is any question about Apple covering it. Has anyone with the 'flaming power adapter issue' gotten anything but an immediate replacement from Apple?

I would hope Apple would be replacing them. Not only would it suck if you were to lose out on a $2000 computer but is a potential safety hazard - imagine if no one was around when it happened!

 

[Mactagonist]

Why is this happening?

IIRC wires in the the magnetic end of the Magsafe adapter get twisted and broken and it shorts out.

 

[Mintin8]

I don't feel safe anymore!

 

[icedd]

Not really Magsafe anymore

 

[miles01110]

I wonder if Apple changed the adapters that they were shipping with the new MBPs. Since I got a new one I've been using my old adapters and haven't had any problems. Maybe I'll start using the new one to see what happens...