Macbook Power Adapter not being replaced

Hi,
My macbook power adapter got burnt first from Magsafe connector end and I stapled it myself and now its burnt from the end where it connects to the adapter itself.
I appraoched the service center but they are saying that they cannot replace the adapter because it is tampered. However all I did was I tried to fix the wires from the magsafe end just to make sure it is well connected and it was a minor issue. Now this small fix is causing me this big cost.
I am worried because the way the adapter is, it got burnt from both end as the cable is so soft and weak that it gets damaged with uses and even if I invest money again there is a good chance that it will get damaged again.
Please suggest. I was in love with apple products but this adapter issue is a big setback. I even started bloggin about apple products and now it seems that I have to tell the truth to people how bad this apple adapter is in deed. Bad experience overall!

Actually, Apple is very good at replacing faulty adapters. It is fairly inexpensive for them to do and to not do so could cause them more serious problems if those faulty adapters should ignite and catch fire.
It seems the most common problem people have with the MagSafe connector is pulling on the cable to remove it. The MagSafe connector is designed to be a safety feature to prevent damage to your MacBook in case the cord is accidentally pulled (someone tripping over it, etc.). The idea being to sacrifice the adapter vs. the MacBook. When removing the MagSafe connector, you should be removing it at the connector itself, not by tugging the cable. The connector is very easy to remove if you simply tilt it either side to side or up/down.
The biggest problem here is your attempted repair. To use a staple to fix a problem such as a loose power connector that, as you say, was burnt is a questionable repair. You really shouldn't play around with items related to power supply. A staple used to hold the cable to the MagSafe connector would have to be VERY close to the connector itself and also like very close to the broken and possibly shorting wires. It is possible that the repair may have caused more damage. A staple in that area and one stapled tight enough to actually hold everything in place could easily short the connectors in the MagSafe.
You really should have brought this to Apple's attention when you had the initial problem. "None of this would have ever happened had Woody gone directly to the police".

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