Lifespan of charger

[lunch]

The three-year old charger for my MBP gradually stopped working over a period of two-three months. Now it doesn't work at all. Is this normal? Do these things have a short life span?

 

[r.j.s]

No, that's not normal. I've had a charger that has worked for nearly 4 years now, and another that died overnight after 1 month.

As with all products, some are defective.

 

[Opstech]

You had it for three years? Then yes it's normal. Apple only gives you a one year hardware warranty.

 

[DanMacApple]

3 years for a charger is actually good. I know you hope for them to last longer but like anything else you never know.

 

[lunch]

Thanks for the feedback. I understand it only has a one-year warranty just like almost every piece of electronic equipment and every household appliance I've ever purchased. Most of them don't completely give out after three years.

 

[ArmCortexA8]

PSU's for laptops usually only have a 12 month warranty, unless its an Asus which have 24 months on everything. I have yet to replace a PSU on any laptop I have had over the years (Windows or MAC).

 

[cluthz]

My charger from my old Macintosh Portable (1989) is still working.

 

[jbrenn]

3 years is a good life span. I had one fail in less than a year.