Macbook Pro charger Problem

My Macbook Pro charger does not light up anymore when plugged in? Have tried multiple plugs around the house and still nothing? Problem with the charger or the computer itself? do they wear out?

Take everything in for analysis.
Barry

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So I have a Macbook Pro I bought in August 2010, which over the last 3 days has started developing charging problems. It does one of the two of the following: I plug the charger in, the charge light will come on and the laptop will charge for about 45 secs before dropping out completely needing to be physically disconnected and switched off at the wall for at least a minute before it starts working again, for the same effect. Or, I plug it in, it charges for about 30 secs, then resets itself as if it had only just been connected, charges for another 30 secs, resets, charges for another 30 secs repeats, etc etc.
Wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue?
As you can imagine, this is making life really REALLY difficult for trying to keep my laptop charged.
I have tried the various tricks listed on the Apple troubleshooting website, and nothing has worked long term. I am sure the power points I am using are good, because they are the same points I use day in and day out at work/school.
I am considering taking the adapter to the nearest Apple Reseller to me, and getting them to check it/replace it if it is naffed. I am also considering getting it replaced with the more powerful 85 watt adapter rather than the 60 watt, if I am able to do so...

There are several reasons that the power adpater is behaving as it does. However, since you've "tried the various tricks listed on the Apple troubleshooting website, and nothing has worked long term", the only thing left is to try a new power adapter. Be sure to bring in your old adapter with your computer.

Macbook Pro Charging Problem - Charges Erratically.

My Macbook Pro is charging erratically over the last 3 weeks. It charges at certain positions,while it does not charge at other positions. I tried resetting the power chip but it didn't help. I went to genius bar, apple and got it checked. However, they said that there was no problem with the adapter. Any suggestions?

It sounds as though you may have a frayed DC cable leading from the adapter brick to the computer. These cables sometimes fray near the brick or the MagSafe plug due to excessive bending in those locations, and the conductors inside them can break and make only intermittent contact when that happens. In the right position, contacts will be made and maintained and testing will show nothing wrong, but shift the cable slightly, the contact may fail, and charging may stop. When movement of the machine or the cable causes a change in charging behavior or power delivery, a frayed cable is the first suspect.

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Take your computer and power adapter to the Apple Store when it opens in the morning and they will take care of it.
This problem is often caused by winding the DC (computer-end) of the cord directly around the "ears" on the body of the power adapter. The "approved method" is to make a one to two inch (25-50mm) loop in the air, THEN begin winding the cord.
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i have already swapped my macbook pro charger out twice, as after 2 months they tend to stop working, and the problem is the little place where the wire meets the magnetic connector. i know that bending it ruins its durability and life, so i tried to not do that. i thought i did it pretty successfully, until my first charger burnt out after it got extremely hot. it would stop charging for periods at a time, and there were places in the wire, specifically where it met the power brick and connector, where you could see right to the copper/ whatever the **** material it is because it got so hot that it melted the plastic. the apple store has replaced it twice, and i am about to go in for the 3RD charger. does anyone have a recommendation on something that would hold the wire still inbetween the connector and full wire? and who else has had this problem? there isnt a problem with the mbp, its just the connectors suck as5 and blow out.

Ditto over here.
My connector-cable junction has always been slightly twisted. It's a more complex curve than just a twist, but wasn't perfect from the factory for sure.
The plastic jacket has now just torn this week and there's braided shielding and lots of unsavory bits showing.
Oh, and it started to singe a cushion it was touching. It was starting to burn.
Very antithetical to the "It just works" vibe.
"It just burns" is more like it. =:o
Seems like this particular Achilles heel didn't get much field testing before it was unleashed.
Wasn't the Mag-Safe connector supposed to put an end to the whole problem of a $3,000 laptop being felled by a $1.79 connector/jacket on the AC adapter?
I'm on batteries four and five as of this writing, so the topic of power management and the MBP is getting to be a rather sore subject.
Will try to swap it out at work or might have to belly up to the Genius Bar.
MBP 2.0 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.7)

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Check you warranty status here:
https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do
If the warranty is in effect, I should think the charger would be coverrd if the problem is not caused by abuse.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490
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Yikes! I assume you mean that thing some people use to smooth out their clothes?
Are you still under warranty? I would take it in to make sure it's not something on the computer side.
charlie

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My MacBook pro charged fully last night but now won't turn on, the green battery light is flashing but no matter how long I hold the power button it won't start. I just bought the MacBook in January.

Well then it isn't really Brand New. Brand New kinda means you bought it yesteerday or 2-3 days ago.
In any event youy need to take it to Apple and have them fix or replace it.
You have a hardware problem that only Apple can fix.

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Hi,
There is a problem with my MacBook Pro Charger. It was working for a few months, but then it just doesnt work. My laptop doesnt charge!!
I have an extended guarantee from the store, i got my laptop, does it apply Warrantee/Guarantee? There is no problem with my laptop, cause it charges all fine with my wife's charger!
Thanks

In as much as we here are not the store the best thing to do is bring it back and have them give you a new one. You should be most certainly covered under warranty. (As long as your dog didn't eat it).

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You can get a new third party 60W power adapter on eBay for under $20.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=macbook+power+adapter&_sacat=0&_sop=12&_dmpt =Apple_Laptops&_odkw=macbook+power+adapter&_osacat=111422&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270. l1313
Or for $80 from Apple http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC461LL/A

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Hi Guys,
I was wondering, and so sorry for asking,
Is there any way I can get a used or refurbished 2011 MacBook Pro Charger, Please?
I m a missionary and my current MacBook Pro Charger is no longer charging and I m
really low in finances at this time and I really really need a charger for my MacBook Pro
so I can continue with my work as a Missionary in Latinamerica...
Thanks for all your support and understanding
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Sweet Thanks for your suggestion!
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Hi All,
I have had my macbook pro now for just over a year and unlucky for me im 20 days out of my 1 year warrenty and now not entitle to upgrade to apple care because of this when i phoned techincal support
The macbook pro charger is working intermittantly so it isnt completely dead.
if i wiggle it around or sit the cables just right it will work but it isnt working 1005 off the time like it used to.
I have a 2010 macbook pro with the L shape charger. I have manager to get another old style T shape charger off my friend which works perfectly with my macbook pro but will this harm my battery life because im using an "older" charger? but its brand new. also do you think its worth going into my local apple store in milton keynes to see if they can help me at all? as my gripe is you pay £1000 for a laptop and one year on the charger brakes. And i do look after my equipment. Its not like i throw it about or mistreat it.
I think it could of happened early if i used it more.
Is this a common fault?
Thanks
Daniel

If you have bought AppleCare Extended Warranty, MBP is in warranty for 3years
from the date of purchase.
Best thing to do, is to take the MBP to the Apple store for evaluation and possible repair / replacement.
Try Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".

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