@opux - Well its time to replace your [product|IF163-011-2] as its contacts are carbon’ed up from arcing!
You see the four objects that surround the contact block is the magnets from within your knock off charger which came unglued so the connections are not mating cleanly.
Here’s a good picture of what things need to look like. Note the nice shiny gold contacts and the magnet is part of the cord end and is one unit not segmented.
[image|2338926]
Here’s another view of what the socket should look like (both MagSafe & MagSafe2)
[image|2338927]
Note the white plastic contact block is proud of the base (also plastic) unlike yours as its surrounded by the broken off magnets from the knock off charger.
Here’s more on knock off chargers!
* [link|https://lifehacker.com/dont-replace-your-macbook-charger-with-a-cheap-knockoff-1825605569|Don't Replace Your MacBook Charger With a Cheap Knockoff]
* [link|https://beetstech.com/blog/oem-magsafe-chargers-vs-counterfeits-teardown-for-truth|OEM MagSafe Chargers vs Cheap Imposters: Teardown for Truth]
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* [link|http://www.righto.com/2016/09/why-you-shouldnt-use-cheap-macbook.html|Lacking safety features, cheap MacBook chargers create big sparks]
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* [link|http://www.righto.com/2016/09/why-you-shouldnt-use-cheap-macbook.html|Lacking safety features, cheap MacBook chargers create big sparks] The source of the arcing
* [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrxAuhrrLU4|FAKE Magsafe MacBook Chargers on eBay - Watch before buying a Mac Charger]
And you’ll need to get a '''REAL''' Apple unit to replace your now broken charger [link|https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC461LL/A/apple-60w-magsafe-power-adapter-for-macbook-and-13-inch-macbook-pro?|Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)] Only buy it from an Apple Store or Apple’s online store or authorized Apple dealer. Amazon & eBay only sell knockoffs! No matter what they tell you. Look at what it cost you already going cheap is not wise.
Well its time to replace your [product|IF163-011-2] as its contacts are carbon’ed up from arcing!
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@opux - Well its time to replace your [product|IF163-011-2] as its contacts are carbon’ed up from arcing!
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You see the four opbjects that surround the contact block is the magnets from within your knock off charger which came unglued so the connections are not mating cleanly.
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You see the four objects that surround the contact block is the magnets from within your knock off charger which came unglued so the connections are not mating cleanly.
-
Here’s a good picture of what things need to look like. Note the nice shiny gold contacts and the magnet is part of the cord end.
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Here’s a good picture of what things need to look like. Note the nice shiny gold contacts and the magnet is part of the cord end and is one unit not segmented.
[image|2338926]
Here’s another view of what the socket should look like (both MagSafe & MagSafe2)
[image|2338927]
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Note the white plastic contact block is proud of the base unlike yours as its surrounded by the broken off magnets from the knock off charger.
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Note the white plastic contact block is proud of the base (also plastic) unlike yours as its surrounded by the broken off magnets from the knock off charger.
Here’s more on knock off chargers!
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* [https://lifehacker.com/dont-replace-your-macbook-charger-with-a-cheap-knockoff-1825605569|Don't Replace Your MacBook Charger With a Cheap Knockoff]
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* [https://beetstech.com/blog/oem-magsafe-chargers-vs-counterfeits-teardown-for-truth|OEM MagSafe Chargers vs Cheap Imposters: Teardown for Truth]
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* [http://www.righto.com/2016/09/why-you-shouldnt-use-cheap-macbook.html|Lacking safety features, cheap MacBook chargers create big sparks]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrxAuhrrLU4|FAKE Magsafe MacBook Chargers on eBay - Watch before buying a Mac Charger]
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And you’ll need to get a '''REAL''' Apple unit to replace your now broken charger [https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC461LL/A/apple-60w-magsafe-power-adapter-for-macbook-and-13-inch-macbook-pro?|Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)] Only buy it from an Apple Store or Apple’s online store or authorized Apple dealer. Amazon & eBay only sell knockoffs! No matter what they tell you. Look at what it cost you already going cheap is not wise.
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* [link|https://lifehacker.com/dont-replace-your-macbook-charger-with-a-cheap-knockoff-1825605569|Don't Replace Your MacBook Charger With a Cheap Knockoff]
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* [link|https://beetstech.com/blog/oem-magsafe-chargers-vs-counterfeits-teardown-for-truth|OEM MagSafe Chargers vs Cheap Imposters: Teardown for Truth]
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* [link|http://www.righto.com/2016/09/why-you-shouldnt-use-cheap-macbook.html|Lacking safety features, cheap MacBook chargers create big sparks]
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* [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrxAuhrrLU4|FAKE Magsafe MacBook Chargers on eBay - Watch before buying a Mac Charger]
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And you’ll need to get a '''REAL''' Apple unit to replace your now broken charger [link|https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC461LL/A/apple-60w-magsafe-power-adapter-for-macbook-and-13-inch-macbook-pro?|Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)] Only buy it from an Apple Store or Apple’s online store or authorized Apple dealer. Amazon & eBay only sell knockoffs! No matter what they tell you. Look at what it cost you already going cheap is not wise.
Well its time to replace your [product|IF163-011-2] as its contacts are carbon’ed up from arcing!
You see the four opbjects that surround the contact block is the magnets from within your knock off charger which came unglued so the connections are not mating cleanly.
Here’s a good picture of what things need to look like. Note the nice shiny gold contacts and the magnet is part of the cord end.
[image|2338926]
Here’s another view of what the socket should look like (both MagSafe & MagSafe2)
[image|2338927]
Note the white plastic contact block is proud of the base unlike yours as its surrounded by the broken off magnets from the knock off charger.
Here’s more on knock off chargers!
* [https://lifehacker.com/dont-replace-your-macbook-charger-with-a-cheap-knockoff-1825605569|Don't Replace Your MacBook Charger With a Cheap Knockoff]
* [https://beetstech.com/blog/oem-magsafe-chargers-vs-counterfeits-teardown-for-truth|OEM MagSafe Chargers vs Cheap Imposters: Teardown for Truth]
* [http://www.righto.com/2016/09/why-you-shouldnt-use-cheap-macbook.html|Lacking safety features, cheap MacBook chargers create big sparks]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrxAuhrrLU4|FAKE Magsafe MacBook Chargers on eBay - Watch before buying a Mac Charger]
And you’ll need to get a '''REAL''' Apple unit to replace your now broken charger [https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC461LL/A/apple-60w-magsafe-power-adapter-for-macbook-and-13-inch-macbook-pro?|Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)] Only buy it from an Apple Store or Apple’s online store or authorized Apple dealer. Amazon & eBay only sell knockoffs! No matter what they tell you. Look at what it cost you already going cheap is not wise.