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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Melt Down

Written by JS from Irvine

Oct 29, 2009

This charger has been nothing but a headache. Working on my MacBook one evening I kept getting a faint scent of something burning, like chemical (plastic). I found out that narrow cord where it connects to the magnet connector was brown discolored and melting. The wire completely melted and rendered the charger unsafe and useless. After speaking with the Genius Bar they replaced the MacBook batter (saying it was faulty) however, they did nothing when I presented them with the melted power cord which could have possibly lead to the battery failure…

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Terrible Terrible Terrible!!!

Written by KH from Saco

Oct 27, 2009

I have had my MacBook for just over a year. This power adapter is a dangerous piece of garbage! It wasn't until I saw the sparks flying that I realized the connection between the block and the skinny cord that plugs into the laptop was almost completely severed! I have been extremely careful with this power adapter after the horrible experiences I had with my old ibook power adapter. I certainly didn't think Apple could do worse than that when designing a new adapter. Apparently I was wrong. I think that if your power adapter almost sets your house on fire Apple should redesign the thing and, at the very least, replace the adapter for free. $79?? C'mon!!!

25 of 26 people found this useful

Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Take care

Written by DS from North Fort Myers

Oct 21, 2009

I've been using the MagSafe Adapter on my MacBook for 2 1/2 years now with no problems at all. No sign of fray, overheating at all. I was reading all of the bad reviews and feel I may have lucked out on a "good batch". I treat mine carefully (Never wrap the cord using the "holder" provided as it puts strain on the cable possibly damaging it internally) I just loosely wrap it in a loop and place it in a cheap camera bag when on the go.

7 of 7 people found this useful

Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Still working, BUT ...

Written by BP from LYTHAM ST. ANNES

Oct 20, 2009

4 years and still charging merrily along. BUT - the blooming (for want of an acceptable word!) thing intermittently trips the house electrics!
I came back from holiday a few nights ago, plugged in and "clunk" followed by silence. Luckily the lights are on a separate circuit. The Central Heating boiler protested too!
I'm going to have to buy a new one and try my luck. APPLE, get a grip of this, it's gone on long enough.

8 of 11 people found this useful

Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Not Good Enough

Written by RM from Oxford

Oct 16, 2009

Just bought a new white MacBook - in theory, everything is fine, except the minor problem of the power adapter not working!!! It worked for about 2 hours then just died. It only sporadically even registers on the MacBook - most of the time it doesn't light up or do anything. My advice is - buy AppleCare! It's already been worth it for me. I'm currently waiting for my replacement in the post. I really hope the new one performs a bit better.

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Not the quality I expect from Apple....

Written by TM from FEDERAL WAY

Oct 16, 2009

I have a MacBook and have just bought my third adapter in a year and a half. After the original one broke I did some reading to figure out what I had done wrong. I suspect that I was not careful enough in unplugging from the computer as it was the part the junction between the magnetic fitting and the cord that broke. When I got my second one I was meticulous, I always made sure to grab the plug itself to remover from the laptop but this time the cord melted on the end next to the brick from it getting so hot. I saw that somebody suggested getting the 85W one. Maybe I'll try that in 6 months when this one is dead. I also find it ridiculous that no other brands make these because of the patent on the mag safe technology. At least with the old adapters you had the option to try something else. I've never found an apple product that had so little thought put into the design. I thought Apple was better than this.

62 of 67 people found this useful

Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Not at all impressed.

Written by CP from Carlisle

Oct 15, 2009

My second MagSafe power adapter has blown in less than 12 months. I got a Macbook for Christmas 2008 and by February 2009 the adapter ceased to work. I didn't have any proof of purchase as I received the Macbook as a gift so bought another one for £58 from this website. Bought it in July and yesterday, on the 13th October, the new cable blew and no longer works. Absolutely appalling considering how much they cost. Will be approaching Apple to try and get a replacement as I'm not prepared to spend another £58 on a pile of you know what. Not impressed at all.

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Sure way to start some sparkles

Written by GS from Dublin

Oct 12, 2009

I can not believe the price of a replacement charger. Mine is crackling and sparkling after very little use and without any damage whatsoever. Or, it just stops charging without any reason, until some wiggling and bending and pushing it kick starts it again. Surely this is a lowly part of a "Think different" concept, but it is a tremendous letdown nevertheless...

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Horrible product....

Written by JB from BOYNTON BEACH

Oct 12, 2009

It's always over heating... and the plasic on a part of mine just melted away... next thing I know sparks are coming from it... not cool apple :( For how awesome your other products are I am really upset to see that this is a problem.

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

shabby and unsafe power adapter

Written by LM from AUSTIN

Oct 11, 2009

i've had the same problem as everyone else. i am always super careful not to yank or pull anything. my macbook is 6 months old. today when i was using my computer i smelled something burning and i looked up and saw that the cord had frayed and was smoking at the point where it enters the box. this has to be a safety hazard! the steep cost to replace such a shabby product is ridiculous!

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

MagUnsafe

Written by DN from Conception Bay South

Oct 10, 2009

I've had numeous problems with my Mag "Safe" power adapter. The brick gets extremely hot (at one point burned me) and for the past 6 months i've had loose connection problems in the magnetic connecter which goes into the computer and have had to play with the cord to get it to work. Now finally it does not work at all and apple will not replace it because i am 9 months out of warrenty. Now i have a 1300 dollar macbook i cannot use without spending even more money on these low quality adapters just so i can have it break yet again.

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Bad.

Written by CW from Pendleton

Oct 8, 2009

NOT durable. NOT practical. Falls out of wall if 2 prong used.

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Not a bargain!

Written by MK from Salt Spring Island,

Oct 7, 2009

I have had my MacBook for 3 years and each year I have to purchase a new adapter. In this day and age, surely Apple can come up with a better product. The price is ludicrous and insulting. I have had Macs forever but this adapter is not up to standard. I have spent the last month jiggling the wires to get a connection. Come on Apple, apply some of your staff's great brains to this little problem.

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Great

Written by LM

Oct 6, 2009

I don't understand the troubles people have been having with this. Ive owned a macbook since december 2007 with the same power cord and it works brilliantly, its not like i dont charge often either my mac is never off. I also love the magneticly interchangable plugs they are so easy to change and have come in handy when i purchased the word plug kit

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Awful

Written by CG from Pinner

Oct 6, 2009

Like many others on here, my adapter has stopped working after just over a year of use. As my warranty has expired I was forced to pay around £52 as they ever so generously gave me an 11% student discount. Wonder how long this one will last...

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

MacBook power adapter weakest link in an otherwise wonderful laptop

Written by SM from Tupper Lake

Oct 3, 2009

I purchased my MacBook early in 2008: I am on my third power adapter and I rarely take it out of my home. The cord twists and frays where it connects to the power box at the plug-in end. They are very expensive to replace and there is no 3rd party product that works as well or better. I have had Macs since the early 1980's and always liked the quality of the product: NOT SO WITH THIS DEVICE! When I get my next adapter in the mail in a few days I am going to tape the cord where it enters the box, coil the cord several times and tape it to the box. I hope this makes it last a bit longer. This is such a disappointment to me! Apple you have failed us!

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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

Poor Poor Poor

Written by RC from Dublin

Sep 29, 2009

Third power cable in 2 years. Is it trying to do too much! Just want to charge a battery don't care about green lights or orange lights.

8 of 11 people found this useful

Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

sturdy but slow

Written by LS from Memphis

Sep 28, 2009

in my use i have dropped my power adapter a lot, but it keeps on keeping on, however it has become slower on charging and it is a space hog.

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