MacBook charger problem

Faded · 25 May 2009 at 13:42

Lately the charger to my MacBook hasn't been working properly. Sometimes refusing to charge the laptop at all. I have just now noticed that close to the end that plugs into the MacBook the cable looks to have started to melt and look burnt.

Has anyone else had this problem and is there an alternative to the £60 official charger as a replacement?

J1234 · 25 May 2009 at 13:47

It's a pretty common fault, Apple should replace it free of charge if you ring up.

How old is it?

Faded · 25 May 2009 at 13:52

I think it's about 2 years old so out of warranty now. Will they still replace it free of charge?

J1234 · 25 May 2009 at 13:54

They may do, if you ring them up and tell them the problem they may replace it as it should be recognised by them as a manufacturing fault.

Maccy · 25 May 2009 at 14:22

If not, why not ask someone who has one still in warranty to do it for you??

Faded · 26 May 2009 at 13:57

Justin said:
They may do, if you ring them up and tell them the problem they may replace it as it should be recognised by them as a manufacturing fault.

That was a great shout mate, phoned up yesterday, they called me back today and are sending a replacement free of charge, thats saved me £60

Faded · 28 May 2009 at 00:11

Replacement arrived today and works like a charm

J1234 · 28 May 2009 at 00:19

Excellent, glad that it worked out for you