Just wondering about the differences whether using the extension cord or connecting the transformer directly to the AC. I mean, which one of this two options:
- macbook ------------[TRANSFORMER]>A/C
- macbook ------------[TRANSFORMER]------------------>A/C
Do you understand what I mean? just would like to see if its safier using the second option, or what's the difference.
I've got the new i5 mbp which has the right angle magsafe plug. Can I use any older magsafe adapter on the machine?I need 2 more (one for work and one for home), i'm too lazy to take it out of the bag, or I always forget to put it back when I need it.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI'm sick of the short power cord on my MBA, what are my alternatives. I need a longer cord to reach the power port at school. Sure i can carry a regular extension cord that I can get from walmart, but i want something more aesthetical, Mac looking.
View 6 Replies View RelatedThis adapter (I guess) broke/got bent so now I'm using the extension cord to charge my MacBook Pro. Â
Where can I buy a replacement for this?:Â [URL]..Also, what's it called?
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The website says this: to be the perfect traveling companion, the adapter has a clever design which allows the DC cable to be wound neatly around itself for easy cable storage. I'm lost on the above. I just bunch it together and put it in the side pocket of my laptop case. What are they talking about in the above? What gets wrapped around what? The cord is very long and I've read reviews of how happy users are that they no longer trip over it.
View 11 Replies View RelatedI really like the new design of the Magsafe power cord connector. But both designs still put stress on the cord at the connector, if your Macbook is moved. I hope Apple gives the Magsafe a swivel, so the cord can move more freely as the laptop is moved. Am I the only one thinking this would be a good idea?
View 3 Replies View Relatedmy macbook came with that replacement cord to extend the charger but an outlet fried it...now im back to the little stub to plug into walls...but its hardly long enough for anything...is there a place that sells just the extension? anyone have one at home theyre not using that they wanna get rid of?
View 6 Replies View RelatedI have found the magnetic end on ebay to repair my power cord ( one of the pins doesnt spring out anymore) Does anyone know how to get the power brick apart without wrecking it?
View 2 Replies View RelatedA few of you may not know, but the prongs on the power adapter are supposed to be used to wrap the cord around when you are putting it away.
I'm curious to know if any of you actually do this.
I'm afraid to do this because I fear that the cord will eventually get weak from being wrapped around and the part of the wire that connects to the actual power adapter might become loose.
I'd like to know if someone has done this very frequently and hasn't experienced any problems.
Example shown here:
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Whenever i plug the power cord into my mac book pro my computer never starts to charge? I have tryed this on various different outlets and have also tryed thsi with the two and three pronged adapters and it still is not working.Â
View 3 Replies View RelatedI left mine back home (6000 miles away) and find it annoying to have to sit very close to the wall every time I'm charging my MBP and using it at the same time. The extension cords I've seen on Amazon and the like all seem quite dodgy, is there any way I can buy the extension cord directly from Apple? I haven't seen it in the online store?
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MacBook Pro (17-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.2)
My MacBook Pros charger has the European two pin plug on the end of it. Does Apple sell UK plugs that I can plug into my charger?
It would seem a waste to have to buy a brand new adapter just for a plug, especially considering I've had to buy 4 of these already due to faults.
I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to purchase an "AirPort Express power extension cord" separately.
It comes with the AE Stereo Connection Kit, but I don't need the monster cables and it seems a bit pricey.
I've looked on Amazon and the like and can't seem to find it.
so i freaked out when i tried to plug my magbook in and the magsafe adapter sparked! ya it was wierd. like when it touched the power port it sparked and i pulled it back immediatly.
Is there a Safari extension (or plug-in) for Acrobat Pro? I use to have one, then when I updated to the new Yosemite operating system, it disappeared.
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MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)
just wondering if it's safe to mix and match the magesafe plugs for these MacBooks.
I just got an "Ultimate" 11" MacBook Air to complement my MacBook Pro so I can take it to work far more easily, but I want to keep my MacBook Air's plug at work. Is it ok to use my MacBook Pro 15" magsafe plug with my MacBook Air?
I was wondering if there was a way to use the iPhone's audio jack as an external jack for the macbook pro via USB or so, as i own the 13 inch model, that only offers one jack.
I want to use garage band just trying out a bit and i'd need an extra jack for the headphones, otherwise the microphone will record what's played over the internal speakers.
EDIT: I forgot to say that I already tried things like AirPhones, meaning wireless stream to iphone. But there's unfortunately few moments of latency, so i hardly can use it for recording.
My work site requires me to download an internet plug-in (Safari comes up with the message - "Safari cannot find internet plug-in"). After following companies directions and installing the plug-in I still get the same message when I try to visit the site.
This is a brand new intel mac...10.4.4
Yesterday, Safari began crashing every 45 minutes. I get a message that says Safari quit unexpectedly because of a plug-in called .MasterofDefense.tmp. I used finder to search my computer, and I cannot find this file.  PlugIn Path: /Users/<myname>/Library/Application Support/.MasterofDefense.tmpPlugIn Identifier: .MasterofDefense.tmpPlugIn Version:   ??? (???) The file is NOT in that location mentioned in the crash log. According to web searches, MasterofDefense is some game, but I have never installed any games on my machine.Â
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
I just received an iBook I bought used on eBay (got a great deal, and so far it looks good!). Only problem is- the adapter that came with it is like only 3-4 feet long (the adapter piece JUST reaches the ground from my desk). I plugged in the 'extension' cord from my Macbook Pro's adapter and that seems to be working fine, but now I can only charge my MBP with the little plug thing.
So my question is this: can I use any power 'extension' cable that fits (i.e. a random black one I just found) to plug the adapter into the wall? Like this: (URL) It would be great if I could, since this would save me the trouble of switching cords or buying another cord to connect the adapter.
My MacBook air cord will not charge.
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MacBook Air
I am searching for any bright ideas to power up my Macbook. I find myself in Belize without my cable cord for my Macbook but I happen to have a powered up PC. Any ideas on how I might use maybe my PC to power up my Macbook?
View 5 Replies View RelatedHaving a problem with my power cord. 41% battery and i go to plug it in and the power cord does nothing. Changed outlets, cleaned ports on both ends, waited few minutes, and cursed at it and it still won't work.
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7)
My computer cord does not seem to be working. Is this covered under apple care?
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MacBook
Well I just scored a 15 inch 2.4 from Bestbuy for 10% off. SOmebody just returned it having never even used it, but they had to discount it because it was opened. I love it love this thing!We did migration from our imac and everything came over. AmazingOne question about calibration. I charged it fully and let the power cord be in it for an extra 2 or so hours. I then used it unplugged until it basically shut off due to no power. Cant I just plug it in and let it charge all the way without letting it sit for 5 hours. Its not sleeping I dont think. It actually shut off suddenly as it was at zero percent. There is no power to it at all that I can tell. Will charging it now without leaving it unplugged for 5 hours ruin the calibration??
View 2 Replies View RelatedI got the frayed power cord issue where it opened up. Went to the Apple store they told me I needed my serial number. Went home came back and now they are having me wait over an hour for them to look at it.
I thought this issue was a common defect like the cracked whitebook and they instantly replace it
I had just received my first macbook a short time ago and I was wondering what the exact purpose of the AC power cord was.
Is it simply an extension cord to the charger? Or does it have a different purpose?
Wondering if the yellow, charging light, sometimes coming on and going off is an indication of my battery going dead. Mine is a UMBP and the battery hasn't been change. Don't use it too much, though.
View 5 Replies View RelatedMy 2011 macbook pro does not go into sleep mode with the power cord on. The sleep light goes on, but does not go into "pulse" mode and the fans continue to run as well as the hard disk keeps running.Â
The issue started a few weeks back. I have tried switching off the internet sharing and other possible settings that might hinder the MBP going into sleep mode when the power cord is in. I have even down loaded PleaseSleep but that does not seem to function either.Â
Seems like a minor issue, but if the MBP does not enter into sleep mode correctly I am afraid the built-up heat might damage disks, rams or screen.
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MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
I have recently discovered that my MacBook Pro (2009) with OSX Lion does not go to sleep when the power cord is connected. It does not matter if I close the lid or select sleep from the Apple menu. All that happens is that the screen is powered off, the SIL is solid and I can hear the HDD/fan. I have not changed any of my power settings recently and it has not been a problem previously. If I disconnect the power cord the MB goes to sleep as supposed to (the SIL led starts flashing).Â
Doing some research I have found other users with somewhat the same issues when VMWare Fusion is installed. I have done some further testing and it seems that if I disable the virtual machine's Network Adapter and quit VMWare Fusion the MB goes into sleeping mode when the lid is closed even with the power cord connected. Enabling the Network Adapter again prevents the MB to go into sleeping mode when the power cord is connected. This even applies when the VMWare application is shutted down.Â
My guess is that the Network Adapter somehow prevents the MB to go into sleeping mode. The workaround is of course toggling the Network Adapter on and off but the virtual machine has to be running in order to do so. Not being that familiar with network settings on a Mac is there any other way to get around the problem?Â
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MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.53 GHz), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
