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New Power Chord

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SaintReggie25

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May 2, 2009
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I just paid $80 for a new powercord.

The old one fell apart after less than a year. The tubing right by the magnet separated from the magnetic piece, leaving internal wires exposed until they all broke.

How can I stop this from happening with the new one? Tape? A device?
 
Obviously. Its not like I'd been using it to play tug-o-war. Are there any other preventative measures? The glue holding it all together is bound to fail one day, even on yours.
 
SaintReggie25 said:
hmmm...would that really help my now? Ive already bought a new one.
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No, this wouldn't help you now, but let's say something happens in the future, then yes, it would help you.

Not to jump all over the OP, but I don't understand how people do not realize things happen that are beyond our and Apple's control.

Get AppleCare. It's an extended warranty. Plus, if your computer is less then a year old, even without AppleCare, you should have still been covered.

Did you go to a store, or call Apple and explain what happened? Or did you just buy one?
 
If you still have the defective one you can turn it in to Apple after talking to them on the phone about it and they'll send you a replacement. Do you take your machine between home and work? I have 2 adapters; 1 in each place. I htink this cuts down on some of the wear and tear associated with constantly winding and unwinding the cords.
 
If it's less than a year, as stated, it's covered under normal warranty. Also, Apple did have an issue with the power cord breaking near the magsafe side of the cord which was published. I think even if it were out of warranty, they'd probably replace it because it's a known issue which could be a safety hazard. I think they have re-engineered the magsafe cords by reinforcing them at that spot, but try to avoid sharp bends or pressure on the cord in that area, which has been the general cause of the problem.
 
Go the store and make an appointment to get your old one exchanged under warranty; then take the new one you bought and return it for a refund.
 
liverpool 1

ive just got back with a new magsafe all for free no fuss no messing and my macs 18months old and i dont have applecare the coed had burnt out in two places very nice chaps
 
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