Charger cable melting!

I've had my Macbook for about 2 1/2 years now. A few weeks back I noticed that the green light at the magnetic end of my charger cord wouldn't really stay lit all the time, and sometimes it wouldn't work at all. It never affected the actual charging of the computer, so I ignored it.
Now, I notice that if I have the Macbook plugged in at the same time that I'm using it, the charger (the magnetic piece) gets extremely hot, and has even caused the cable to start to melt, exposing the wires in the cable. The macbook also makes a weird whining noise if it's plugged in and open that I've never noticed before. I taped it up with electrical tape, and it seems to work fine as long as I'm not using the computer while it's charging.
Anyone ever heard of this or had it happen? It's no longer under warranty. I'm considering buying a new charger, but if it's a problem with the Macbook and not the charger, I don't want to waste the money.
Will I just have to put up with it? Charge it only when it's closed/off?

*STOP USING IMMEDIATELY, THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD.*
take the charger to the nearest apple store if you can. some of the magsafes are prone to this, you may get it swapped out anyway, esp. if you "mention" that pics "may" wind up on the interwebs

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Charger cable melted

About 2 years ago I got an ipod 4the generation for christmas. I use it all the time, and had an ipad before that (still use the ipad). My ipad 2's charging cable has served me well, and it is what I have been using until last week. It was getting worn out so I got my ipod's case and found the charging cable from it to use. It worked alright, but it was really hard to put into the iDevices' port. I just kept using my ipads charging cable. Finally, I gave the new cable a test run: I plugged my ipad in, set it on my computer (charging socket is not the same) and went to eat a sandwitch. I come back, and the thing has melted. It charged for about 20 percent and now it is broken because it melted. Wondering why this would have happened? Is it my adapter or whatever the thing is called that you plug the cord into and then put into the wall? Also, will Ibe charged for a new cable and adapter if I go to the nearby apple store? My iPod's warranty is out, but it WAS in effect when I bought the cable if that matters at all. Anyways, thanks for reading, picture is attached (bad quality, sorry, taken with my ipad).

You can buy cables on line. Try googling for them. They are cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/IPHONE-BLACK-DATA-CABLE-Eforcity/dp/B001CSRBXS/ref=pdbbs_sr6?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=12336955
It sounds like your cable shorted internally. You say it still charges when connected to the PC? Using the same melted cable!!!??? I hope not. Why would you plug in a melted cable?
You might take it in to the apple store if near by, its under warranty along with the rest of the phone.
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Charging cable melted, warranty?

Just yesterday my charger started to melt.
The area right where it plugs into the macbook at the MAG-safe adapter is brown and charred, and you can see some of the internal wiring.
Is this covered within the 1 year warranty? Can I just take it into an apple store and get a new one, or would I have to send it in? Or will I simply have to pay for a new one?

And if it's not under the one year warranty, and I don't have a AppleCare, they're going to charge me for it aren't they?
I really think they need to recall these, or at the very least, replace it for anybody, and everybody.
I don't have $70 to spend on a new one right now... so I guess I won't be using my Mac anytime soon... >_>

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Hi guys, look at this for a major fail and damage
Any ideas on where I stand ?

From the photo, on two feet. Rather than post a dozen question, and go through a Q+A, you should simply take the iPhone and power adapter to the nearest Apple store - after you've made an appointment with a Genius - and find out directly.

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Just recently, I noticed some damage to my charger cable right at the small sleeve at the magnetic adapter.
I've always been very careful not to fold or break or damage the cord in any way. Well, recently, the end with the magnetic adapter gets extremely hot and it has started to melt the insulation.
I'm wondering if there was a recall or an issue with some batches of these cords. The nearest Apple store is quite a drive for me, around 1 hr.
TIA!

Thanks for the contact number. I suppose I'll give them a ring and see what they say. Hopefully it's covered under some kind of warranty. I imagine it's fairly dangerous to have exposed wires

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I've had my 8 gb iPod Touch 4g since November 12th, 2010. I bought it from Target (so its not covered under warranty anymore) love it and use it for many hours every day, but there is a problem with the USB charging cables.
When I got my iPod, it came with the standard Apple charging cable. That cable worked for a few months (maybe... 3?) and all of a sudden stopped working. When I used my friends cord, it worked perfectly fine. She had the same exact model and cord as I did. I ended up just buying a replacement cord, thinking that this was just a fluke or whatever. No such deal. I purchased a third party cord from amazon, and it worked for a few months again. (Let me note that I also got a car and wall charger with it, those work perfectly fine to this day.) Once again, all of a sudden it broke. And again, I tried a friend's cord and it worked fine.
I ended up buying a third and fourth cords, which was also third party, and after that broke, I was fed up and went to the Genius Bar for an appointment. I explained my problem, and they made an appointment with me. Eventually, they just said to buy another cord, this time Apple brand. I did, and it has been working fine up until tonight, when it just stopped charging.
When I say that the cords broke, I mean that all of a sudden they would stop charging my iPod, no matter where I plugged it in. (computer, wall, car, etc.) It would/will only charge if I bent it a very certain way, and then I would need to hold it there, which I obviously can't do for hours. (;
I would take this apple cord back now, since I believe there is a warranty (although, I need to double check that when I can get to the papers.) if it weren't for the fact that, from use, the coating/white plastic of the actual cord has split and you can see a few of the wires. I will have to double-check if this is covered, though because of the outside appearance, I doubt that they would take it back. This has not happened with any of the other cords, however.
What should I do? Would restoring help this problem? I have been contemplating the idea for a while, but having to re-download/etc all of my apps, music, etc., is not the most appealing idea to me.. I have reset a few things a while back, though I cannot remember what they are, sadly.
Currently, my iPod is running iOS 5, as I just updated it about a month or so ago. Before that, it was running what the iPod touch 4g originally came with... I believe it was 4.2.1?
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I think stevejobsfan has misunderstood your problem.
You specifically state that in one case you can see the inner cord and wires of the lead. So, either - you are mis-handling the cord or a pet is chewing it. So, if you don't have a pet - it's you.
When you remove the cord from the iPod (or from the other end of it) you should handle by the plug, not the cord itself. If you pull the cord you are straining the connection between the cord and the plug and that will eventually cause that connection to break.
If this had happened to just one cord, maybe it's the cord. If it happened to several of the same make from the same source, perhaps it may have been a faulty batch. But for it to happen five times, with cords from different sources and different manufacturers - everything points to the cord being handled too roughly.
Buy another cord - but in future, remove it by gripping the plug and not by pulling on the cord. This applies to any cord or lead, including mains powered devices. If you have any other cords for any other product, I suggest you check them for damage because damaged cords can be a fire risk and create a risk of electric shock. Mains voltage can kill.
Another thought; if you wrap cords - including headphone leads - around anything (such as the charger itself), wrap it loosely. A tight wrap also strains the cord to plug connection.
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Do I need to really pay for those portable charger with a big price tag, that my problem will be solved? very very upset. I never have any complaint with the phone, but the charging catastrophies, really ****** me off. I think of going back to other mobile brands like samsung or nokia where there is never a charging issue or battery drainage issue once you charge its goes for days or it is also expensive buy a nokia or samsung charger if lose it or break it. but for iphones its really bugging situation and not just me many people around the world are having sick problem with iphone brand with charging ISSUES.
APPLE PLEASE SORT THE PROBLEM OR SELL the PORTABLE IPHONE CHARGERS (WIRELESS) CHEAPER so that we dont have to use these silly little lightning cables. or I fear my APPLE I PHONE 5 is not genuine or its FAKE.
PLEASE HELP>

Look closely at the way you handle the cables. I have never had any cable, Apple or third-party, fail on me.

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My white lightning iPhone charger cable used to work to charge my iPhone when I plugged one end into a powered USB and the other end into the iPhone.
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