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The port for the charger in my MacBook is all burnt out, we’ve tried cleaning it (toothbrush and alcohol) and getting new chargers (60W). It’s been dead for about a year now, and I’ve decided I finally want to fix it. Is there an inexpensive way to replace it without having to solder or do anything complex?
Luckily for you, the MagSafe connector is independent from the motherboard on all three versions of the MacBook. If you have the first generation Non-Unibody MacBook, you can use this guide for Core Duo Models or this guide for Core 2 Duo models. If you have an aluminum unibody MacBook, you can use this guide, and if you have the plastic unibody MacBook (the last model), you can use this guide. You’ll need to make sure that you buy the correct replacement part for whichever laptop you have, they’re pretty cheap. If you tell me your MacBook’s model number, I can help you find the correct part and guide to use for it. Good luck!
That happened to my MacBook, I went to Apple Store and it was only $13.00 canadian dollars to fix… and they give you a discount on the charger if you bring your old one, and it cost me only $60.00 when its usually 100, also they discounted the Hardware Repair Labor which is an other 40
I’m no computer expert, and may be wrong here, but having had the ‘burning-out’ problem myself I suspect I at least know the reason, and therefore the remedy, provided you catch the problem early enough. The ‘male’ part of the MagSafe port, or the end which plugs into the computer has five metal contacts. These each have a tiny spring under them to ensure a contact is made. If, for any reason, these become stuck, the contact may not reach its corresponding female part in the computer, causing it to fail to connect, or to arc, and it will be this arc-ing which causes the burning. If the contacts in your computer are not beyond redemption, they can be scraped clean (I used a jewellers screwdriver) and a new charging lead purchased. In my case I managed to free-up the two stuck male pins, but suspect this will be a temporary fix. I’ll keep checking my new lead when I get it!
I have the same problem. My charging port is burn. I bought a new charger and after a month or two it stopped working. I have the 13 inch early 2011 macbook pro. Can you help me with the replacement I have to buy and the guide I have to follow. Thanks in advance.
Help! I don’t know which guide to use my Mac been off for awhile now also every thing under the Mac is worn out and the only other # that is actually written on there reads MacBook “Core Duo” 2.0 13" (White)
Hi, I’m also a bit confused as to which guide to use. No guide looks like the system I have. Mine is a MacBook Pro “Core 2 Duo” 2.4 13" Mid-2010. Can you to please suggest the correct guide and part no. I would be grateful. Thank you.
My charging port is burned as well, I have an 2011 11" Macbook Air (model: A1370) Which part and guide do I need? Or should I take it into an Apple store to get it fixed?
Hey, if anyone is still watching this feed… I have a late 2008 “15 MacBook Pro in need of a new MagSafe Charger Port. Can anyone point me in the direction of the specific part number I need? Thank you!
By using silver polish and a Q tip. One can clean and polish the port contact nodes which result in the removal of oxidized metal particles.
Hi! I have a MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015). This same thing has happened and I need some help. Where can I get the right part to repair it?
i got the same problem with model number A1466 can you please help, I’m screwed can’t go to store due to lockdown
Hi guys, My model is A1370, can you please help with the guide on buying the right part
Magsafe2 adapter is burnt and new is very expensive how i fix this problem
Hi! I have a Macbook Pro (retina, 13-inch, late 2013) with a MagSafe 2 that is completely burnt and ruining all of my chargers. I was wondering what you recommended I should do— go to an Apple store? or try to buy the parts and fix it myself? I don’t have much experience with fixing technology, but could definitely give it a shot! Just don’t want to mess anything up.
Hello! I’ve got a 2015 A 1502 Macbook pro and 2 of the contact points in the charging port are burnt. I got a new charger and it seems to be working but I’d like to either clean the charging port or repair it. No Apple stores near me only best buy so does anyone have know what options do I have? Thanks eternally!
This happened on my macbook 15” 2011, I bought a second hand (but working) charging port from ebay and followed an online guide to fitting it, it is doable but involves taking out the main board, you need to be really organised and take your time
I have a MacBook Pro, Model A1398. What charger port is needed? Thanks so much!
Hi! I have same problem like you. My magsafe 2 charging port is burnt. Macbook pro mid 2014 with model A1398. could you please help me which guide it’s suitable for me to follow for fixing this problem. Thank you
