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Settlement Reached in Lawsuit over Frayed MagSafe Connectors
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My previous MacBook had the t-style connector, and I probably went through 6 or 7 over the course of the 5 years I owned it. Each connector would get more warped as time went on, and I could tell months ahead of time wether the cord would be failing (the plastic near the connector would start to warp). Though once my AppleCare on this machine ran out they refused to replace the cord for free.
Thankfull no sign of any future issues with the L-style connector on my 3 month old MacBook Pro.
Thankfull no sign of any future issues with the L-style connector on my 3 month old MacBook Pro.
this happened to my 2006 macbook cable. i did not know this was a common problem, nor did anybody at the apple store told me so when i said i need a new one, since the old connector started looking like the one in the second picture four months ago. i should have kept the old connector and the receipt... oh well...
yes someone that understands that heat/dryness no moisture can dry stuff like this out to where just crumbles and falls apart... No instead they like to try to be funny smart a$$e$..
No because you live in Maryland doesn't mean your gonna get water damage....
didnt even know about that
well i guess i'll go to my apple service provider and get my adapter replaced. the light is only randomly working and sometimes it says not charging
Turn off the computer, and pull the battery. Clean the MagSafe port with 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol.
Unplug the charger, and do the same. Use cotton swabs, or if really stubborn, use a tooth brush.
Then connect and disconnect the charger from the computer several times.
Its usually dirt, and oils that are the issue.
Who gets what
You get:
" First year: Amount paid for the Replacement Adapter (excluding sales tax and shipping/handling fees) not to exceed $79
Second year: $50
Third year: $35"
The lawyers get:
"Class Counsel will ask the Court for attorneys fees and expenses of up to $3.1 million".
You get:
" First year: Amount paid for the Replacement Adapter (excluding sales tax and shipping/handling fees) not to exceed $79
Second year: $50
Third year: $35"
The lawyers get:
"Class Counsel will ask the Court for attorneys fees and expenses of up to $3.1 million".
I don't like the L shaped one either and wish they would have just fixed the T shaped one.
problem?
I have never had a problem with any of my 'T' style mag-safe power connectors. I also don't yank them off by the cable.
It's obvious that Apple could have built the 'T' style with a better strain relief than they did, but it's not flawed. If you detach it properly, it's unlikely to ever go bad.
I have never had a problem with any of my 'T' style mag-safe power connectors. I also don't yank them off by the cable.
It's obvious that Apple could have built the 'T' style with a better strain relief than they did, but it's not flawed. If you detach it properly, it's unlikely to ever go bad.
I've gone through 2 of these with my 2008 MacBook. I don't use that MacBook anymore because I don't want to waste 80 dollars on a 3 year old laptop. These chargers don't seem to be good quality. They're not meant to be moved around a lot otherwise they stop working. If you look at the charger on Apple's website it has I think 3 pages of 5 star ratings and 15 pages of 1 star ratings. The problem is the the cable is too thin and easily damaged.
The portion of the cable that connects to the wall is pretty strong but the other half isn't. I never understood why.
The portion of the cable that connects to the wall is pretty strong but the other half isn't. I never understood why.
Nope, he was referring to living in the desert.
That's total bull. If this were true, there would be other people from the southwest claiming to have went through SEVENTEEN MagSafes like you have. It's not the weather. And, somehow I doubt that your home is desert-hot inside the house. You have a few macs in your house and no air conditioner in Nevada? Somehow I don't believe that.
(*you're)
People need to be more careful with their belongings.
Everyone thinks they look after their stuff but i've seen people do really stupid things with laptops and cables and then wonder why they break. Most people deny that it's their fault when something breaks.
Everyone thinks they look after their stuff but i've seen people do really stupid things with laptops and cables and then wonder why they break. Most people deny that it's their fault when something breaks.
The T-connectors (and the connected adaptors & cables) on the older MBPs were absolute rubbish in our experience. I had one adaptor which just stopped charging, another where the cable insulation started burning/melting near the T-connector; and another where the cable between the adaptor and wall socket failed (I replaced it with a cheap "kettle lead" and haven't had a problem with that one since; this cable seems to be a common failure).
With the 3 other Macs in the office, 1 has had a failed adaptor, one has the frayed T-connector and another now has the same cheap, black cable between adaptor and wall-socket as mine. And yes, we plug and unplug them the same way you do. If you haven't had the same problem with those adaptors, you're just lucky; it's not any magic voodoo.
I suspect the design is part of the problem though. Apple - in their wisdom - don't put any serrated 'grips' on their plugs, making them less easy to pull out. It's easier to leverage a Magsafe T-connector up/down than it is to pull it directly out. Even if you're only touching the connector and not the cable, leveraging the cable up/down like this could result in the bending of the cable (which Apple should have foreseen).
With the new L connector, leveraging the connector up/down simply twists the cable very slightly, so there isn't the same stress. I've certainly had no problems with any MBP with an L connector here.
With the 3 other Macs in the office, 1 has had a failed adaptor, one has the frayed T-connector and another now has the same cheap, black cable between adaptor and wall-socket as mine. And yes, we plug and unplug them the same way you do. If you haven't had the same problem with those adaptors, you're just lucky; it's not any magic voodoo.
I suspect the design is part of the problem though. Apple - in their wisdom - don't put any serrated 'grips' on their plugs, making them less easy to pull out. It's easier to leverage a Magsafe T-connector up/down than it is to pull it directly out. Even if you're only touching the connector and not the cable, leveraging the cable up/down like this could result in the bending of the cable (which Apple should have foreseen).
With the new L connector, leveraging the connector up/down simply twists the cable very slightly, so there isn't the same stress. I've certainly had no problems with any MBP with an L connector here.
Absolutely no problem in my "T-cord" for over 3 years now.
However, about that USB cord for iPhone to Mac, and those damned headphones... any "settlement" on that? They tear apart in about a year or so. Really shoddy construction on those cords.
However, about that USB cord for iPhone to Mac, and those damned headphones... any "settlement" on that? They tear apart in about a year or so. Really shoddy construction on those cords.
I have one just like the one on the main article (the old rectangular white one). Bought a whole bunch of years ago. Living in Sweden. Am i supposed to be able to replace it for free? If so, who do i contact? We only have a reseller where i am at. No Apple store.
The "L" connector has the same problem
After approximately 15 months from purchase the flex cracked at two places. The danger/stress points seem to be particularly vulnerable when a) putting the 'L" connector in upside down (so as to clear the USB port on that side of the machine for use) and b) wrapping the flex around the plug "horns".
After approximately 15 months from purchase the flex cracked at two places. The danger/stress points seem to be particularly vulnerable when a) putting the 'L" connector in upside down (so as to clear the USB port on that side of the machine for use) and b) wrapping the flex around the plug "horns".
Speaking of lawsuits, when is Arn going to be rung up in court and have to write Apple a check:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/affiliates/resources/documentation/us-affiliate-terms-and-conditions.html
for this:
ripping off this in blatant violation of the ToS in an effort to profit via the affiliate program:
????
http://www.apple.com/itunes/affiliates/resources/documentation/us-affiliate-terms-and-conditions.html
for this:
ripping off this in blatant violation of the ToS in an effort to profit via the affiliate program:
????
I take great umbrage at you denigrating the cute and charming look of my L style connector. It's very nice in person - it just doesn't photograph well.
Another t-style possibility.....
I found this doohickey to be quite useful:
http://www.macmagsaver.com/
I found this doohickey to be quite useful:
http://www.macmagsaver.com/
What in the *world* are you doing to those connectors? We've been using MagSafe connectors since the black MacBook came out, on six different Mac laptops, used daily, by me, my wife and two (adult) kids.
Needed to replace one t-version a year ago for our daughter's MacBook, and that I recall was because one of their dogs thought it was a chew toy.
"This agreement governs participation in the iTunes & App Store Affiliate Program only."
Is App Shopper an iTunes & App Store affiliate? No. So you're not just off-topic, but wrong. 2 for 2. Good job.
The setup I have has my MBA sitting vertical on a stand, connected to an external display with the L connector going straight down vertically off the edge of the desk. I can say I'm 100% safe from fraying, etc and I expect it to last infinitely this way.