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Magsafe port problem

  • 12-12-2017 12:02am
    #1
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I've a 2013 Retina Pro and long story short, the original charger broke last week and I bought a spurious one on eBay as it was half the price of a genuine Apple one (Probably my first mistake)

    Anyway I received the charger today and as soon as I plugged it in, the MacBook powered off. Now, it'll still turn on, but won't charge at all, even using my brother's OEM charger. Any ideas? It seems to be the magsafe port that's the problem, as the LED light on my brother's charger won't even light up when it's plugged in. Lesson learned in regard to paying Apple's prices anyway!


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  • #2
    PaddyFagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭PaddyFagan


    Duff wrote: »
    Now, it'll still turn on, but won't charge at all, even using my brother's OEM charger. Any ideas? It seems to be the magsafe port that's the problem, as the LED light on my brother's charger won't even light up when it's plugged in. Lesson learned in regard to paying Apple's prices anyway!

    I'd suggest that the cheap charger provided a voltage that was out of spec and a safety mechanism has kicked in.

    Try resetting the SMC & PRAM - then try again with the official charger (ONLY) http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/reset-macs-smc-pram/

    If this works - put the cheap charger into the electrical recycling and get an OEM one.

    Paddy


  • #3
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭Duff


    Thanks for the advice. Tried it there to no avail though :(. I reckon the Magsafe port itself is burnt out. Hopefully it's not a crazy expensive fix.


  • #4
    PaddyFagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭PaddyFagan


    This looks like the guide for your Mac (but double check!). https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Retina+Display+Early+2013+MagSafe+DC-In+Board+Replacement/17055

    Looks tricky enough - and given the small size of the mag safe board in that guide, I fear there’s a risk that the logic board may be damaged too. Sorry

    Paddy


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