Charge Connector Port

Why has Apple changed to a different type of charge connectors on the new MacBook Air? I have found it very inconvenient because now I cannot use the chargers of my other MacBooks for my new McBook Air. It is a big turn off for me for Apple products. In fact, I would like to exchange my new MacBook Air for an old one with the old charge connector!

This has happened to me twice now.... The first time I was under full warrenty and they had to replace the power jack and the mother board (since it shorted once I tried to plug it in not realizing what happened.
If your computer didn't short, you just need to get the new part and install it (or you might be able to glue it back on?). The part apparently comes in some "Miscellanous" pack of parts that also includes things like stickers. It took them forever to figure out what part they needed to order.
Hopefully you can get yours up and running again. I'm going to try and convince Lenovo to just send another part out and get someone to install it. Quite honestly, I think it is unacceptable that a $1800 laptop can have a tiny plastic part break and destroy the whole laptop. The thing is made of carbon fiber but can't take normal wear and tear.... the last lenovo I'll ever buy.
Craig
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I appreciate the word of caution although I had already thought of that.
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I'd suggest just blowing it out with a can of compressed air if it's just dust and loose debris. Don't blast the connector, particularly not if the iPod is hot; the air stream can be cold which could crack things if it hits a hot surface. If there's contamination, careful cleaning with electrical contact cleaner (available at any electronic supply dealer) and a foam swap should suffice.
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Regards.

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Have you tried doing a hard reset yet? To do this, press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons together long enough for the Apple logo to appear. Don't be afraid to try this more than once if necessary.
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