Broken MagSafe Charger with my MBP2010, and broken not how you would think either.

[DasScooter]

So, I've looked around and found that my MagSafe has broken in a way that is much different than a lot of folks here have had. Any suggestions on how to fix a MagSafe Charger when the magnet separates? Cause right now I have unplug my charger from the power strip to plug it into my computer, otherwise, I get a bunch of sparks. As well, between pictures one and two, one of the prongs broke off inside the charger end. Just wondering if there's a simple fix for this, or if I should drop the money on a FOURTH charger for this MBP. I'm almost at the point to where I just want to get a new one, but with the new ones, I couldn't have the two hard drives that I have in this one. At least I don't think I could, could I mount another Hard drive mount in the space of a SuperDrive in the rMBPs?

 

[Cergman]

Retina MacBook Pros don't have SuperDrives, so unfortunately you're stuck with what you have at the time of purchase. Fortunately, it is solid state so at least it's quick.

 

[DasScooter]

Yeah I got a SSD as my Boot drive in my current set up and the original HDD where i keep all my files.

 

[jruschme]

It's funny, I'd never seen one break like that yet, no sooner do I read you post and I realize that one of mine is coming apart that way.

I suppose you could try superglue, but I'd say it's time to replace the magsafe again or, if you're okay with soldering, the cable of that one.

 

[jlc1978]

Superglue. Use a toothpick to drop some ion the hole where the pin on the plug that came off fits into the charger and to put some on the plastic, as well as a small amount on the metal piece. Do't over do it and don't use the gell version. Worst comes to worse it doesn't work and you need to buy a new charger anyway.