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Which Magsafe is the right one?

Oct 31, 2012 10:22 PM

the cable on my magsafe has split near where it goes into my Mac. I tried wrapping it up with electrical tape, but long story short (I'll skip details for a change), it's not holding together. It periodically doesn't work, and I'll need to tweak its position for it to connect.

I'm looking at Amazon for a replacement and I'm not sure which one to get. I think I have a 60W, but I'm not sure. Even then, does it make a difference? Logic tells me absolutely it does, but the pictures are identical

I'm fairly sure the answer is no, but would AppleCare cover a replacement? I've still got 6 months on it or so. If not: should I get my replacement directly from Apple or is a third party one just as good?

As for figuring out if I need a 60W or 85W or what have you, I've got a Mid-2009 MBP

thedogma thedogma

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There was actually a recall on the t-shaped connectors. You might want to touch base with apple to see if it qualifies. They replaced mine for free.

okham okham
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@okham: Actually did that a couple years ago. Within the first 6 months or so, the T shaped one stopped working, Apple swapped it out. This is one of them fancy flat ones they put out after.

thedogma thedogma
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@thedogma: ah. That's what I got when they swapped it. Probably should get another one, I think AppleCare will cover it.

okham okham
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@okham: Yep! Turned out that AppleCare covered a replacement. Thank you!

thedogma thedogma
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@thedogma: Glad that worked. I've always had good luck with Applecare.

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