Mag-Safe Power Adapters and Apple Care

In the event that my Mag-Safe power adapter breaks, is it covered under my 1 year apple care?
I've heard quite a few people claim that they break easily.

If the 'break' is caused by user abuse, then, no, it wouldn't be covered under the standard warranty.
If Apple determines that the problem lies in the manufacturing of the adapter and not user abuse, then, yes, it would be covered under the standard warranty.
It's pretty easy to take care of the adapter - I've never had to have one replaced. Treat it with some 'dignity' and you won't need to replace it.
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Mag Safe power cord sparks when connected or disconnected--whereupon the MacBook Pro 13'' dumps date and time, and all passwords, plus any/all unsaved information.

I purchased my MacBook Pro 13" from the Apple Store in Tucson, AZ, in mid-January. Since then, every time the Mag-Safe cord is jostled, not even disconnected, sparks fly from the power terminal on the computer, the computer shuts down, and dumps its passwords, as well as the date and time.
Any work in progress is also lost.
I work overseas, and Apple's advice was to give them my credit card number, await shipment of a new power supply and cord, and then, when I return the old power supply and cord, i'd receive a credit. That won't work, as packages from the US to my location take weeks if they arrive at all. There is no Apple Store within a reasonable distance. Or, Apple suggests, when I'm home on leave in mid-June, I should bring the computer to the Apple Store for repair--I have only days in which to do that, but I suppose I'll need to try. My concern is that I'll need to return overseas without my computer and won't be able to retrieve it for months, until my next leave.
This issue shows up elsewhere online. Is there a short in the power terminal in the computer, or on the Mag-Safe power cord, or within the computer itself? It's a known issue, thus I wonder why it hasn't been fixed.

Odd, but here's a copy of Page 1 of the links I got:
Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters26 May 2011 ... If the spark comes from somewhere other than the blades of the plug, .... Apple Portables: Reducing cable strain on your MagSafe power ...
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Is there lead in the Mag Safe power adapter's cord/cable?

I was just wondering if there is lead in the Mag Safe power adapter's cord/cable specifically, and if there is any in apple's cords/cables in general. I couldn't find anywhere to email apple about it.

I don't have specific information, but the power adapter is certified for use in the EU, and the EU has very strict lead-free requirements. Chances are the printed circuit board inside the power adapter also is manufactured with lead-free solder. Bismuth can be substituted for lead, though the resulting amalgam will have a higher melting point, so is harder to work with and increases assembly costs a little bit. Despite economic incentive to use lead, responsible manufacturing can avoid it.
There are probably much more significant exposure risks in your environment than the cord on your MacBook charger. If your home is over 20 years old and has copper pipes, chances are they were sweated together with lead bearing solder. Also, old faucets often contain lead in their parts.
Even if the cord did contain lead, it isn't likely to ablate into your environment; avoid chewing on the cord, and don't allow children or pets to chew the cord either.
-Bill

Does the world traveler kit work on the 60 watt mag safe power adapter

does the world traveler power adapter kit work with the 60 watt mag safe power adapter.

Hi Aiian,
The kit contains all the plug ends needed to travel around the world. the small flat bladed square piece that slides on the 60 watt mag safe charger for use in north america was lost on vacation. I purchased this kit because it appeared to contain two plug adapters that looked exactly the same, one flat blade and one flat blade with holes at the end. when i tried one of the ends nothing happened (no charge).Wondering if it contaians a resistor inside? Mac offered only to replace it if it was faulty, but
I lost mine.

Mag Safe Power Adaptot Cord Coming Apart

My early 2011 MBP mag safe power adaptor cord jacket is soft and peeling like a bannana see picture. I have never had one of my PC notebook cords fail this way. It's almost as if the cord jacket is made from biodegradable plant material perhaps it is?
Will Apple replace this out of warranty as a manufacturing defect?
Bob

I wish I could have said that about the Apple employees at my local Apple Store, they basically wheren't having any of it, there arguement was the the Warranty would be only covered if split was from the below the L shape connecter, and above the battery.

Direction on safe power adapters for iPods from US to Travel in France

Hello, I searched other topics found the Apple power adapter plug for the ipod discussesd this topic (which I do already have), but it did not SPECIFICALLY say that it will convert from US (110v) to Euro - France (220) volt. All the instructions from available power adapters (non-Apple) specifically say 'not for use with stereo or musical equipment.'
Help ! Can I just plug in my Apple ipod power adapter INTO a standard 110v to 220v converter and not worry about problems? Do I need to look for a special voltage adapter that works between certain amps or voltage ranges?
Best Buy, Radio Shack, Travel Smith and Sharper Image were NO help.
Looking not to fry my 60GB video ipod during a month long trip to Europe..
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but it did not SPECIFICALLY say that it will convert from US (110v) to Euro - France (220) volt.
the accepted input power range is given in the "About the Apple iPod Power Adapter's Voltage Requirements" section in this document:
iPod: About the Apple iPod Power Adapter
... and there's info on the World Travel Adapter Kit given in the "Charging iPod around the World" section in this document:
Charging your iPod battery
if you feel so inclined and you have the time, you can submit feedback about your navigational difficulties here:
AppleCare Website Suggestions (improvements to fora, etc)
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DOES MAG SAFE POWER ADAPTER WORK THE SAME AS A PORTABLE POWER ADAPTER??

My power adapter broke, so I just purchased a Mag Safe power adapter. My computer works when it is plugged in, but it says that there are no batteries available, and it is not charging.
Is there a difference between the two, and what could be the problem?

What exactly do you mean? There is only one AC adapter for the MacBook and it is a Mag Safe adapter, what are you refering to when you say portable adapter?
Mort

What's the best way to replace a 60 W Mag Safe Power Adapter?

What's the best way to replace a 60 W Mag Safe Power Adapter for a Macbook Pro?

Buy one from Apple!!

Power adapters and worldwide compatibility - a lesson

The standard fare today in power adapters is such that the brick itself is compatible around the world. Indeed, the input power on a Lenovo AC adapter is rated from 100-240V and 50 or 60Hz - capable of operating on any power standard. The only catch is of course the wall plug in various countries. Again, most adapters have a removable adapter-to-wall power cord and if the manufacturer has a worldwide presence, you can likely order a country-specific power cord. Lenovo is such a company and you can find power cords for most geographies, like here. I'm preparing for a trip to New Zealand, my first out of the country, and wanted to be prepared to have my lifeline (aka ThinkPad) ready for the new locale. I looked up the power cord FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) number, called up IBM parts to verify availability, and placed the order. I was also delivering a new T61 to my mother-in-law and the U.S. power cord would be a burden down there. At $2.80 each plus a flat shipping fee, it was a no-brainer.
Australia/NZ Cord
As a side note, I ordered the adapters Monday night and they arrived Tuesday morning
I open the box to find a goofy-looking wall-plug (no offense... ) and what's this - a three-prong adapter-plug???
Australia/NZ plug
It looks a heckuva lot like the old T4x 16V power adapters and I figured I got the wrong FRU, dangit! After having gloated to Matt Kohut, our resident globetrotter, about my adapter-ordering-savvy, I mentioned in passing my situation. No sooner did my lips stop flapping did Matt whisk me away to a seemingly endless drawer in his desk, filled with dozens of black rectangles. Out of it came a seemingly normal looking 65W adapter.
Two very similar power adapters
Do you see a difference in the two adapters? I didn't at first either. Ah, there it is -
U.S. adapter vs ANZ adapter
It turns out that some countries still require an extra grounding wire in AC adapters and do the three-prong plug must be used. There I was thinking in my smugness that I could get away with a new power cord alone, not so!
I hope this helps anyone shopping for power adapters or cords soon. Thanks to Mr. Kohut I have a couple power adapters perfect for my mother-in-law's new T61, so she can compute around New Zealand without needing a silly plug adapter like us Yankees will use down there.
For reference, here are the part numbers in question:
2-prong 65W AC adapter: 92P1214
3-prong 65W AC adapter: 92P1153
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua, New Guinea power cord - 39M4960
65W AC adapter service parts page
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They are different because the two notebooks use a different power system. Your R51 uses the old 16V adapters and the T60 uses the newer 20V versions. Starting with the Z60 series, it was decided to upgrade our power delivery capabilities to meet the ever-increasing power demands of mobile computing.
You can read more information in a couple of our blog posts on the topic:
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What is the difference between apple care protection plan and apple care

What is the difference between apple care protection plan and apple care +

apple care protection plan
That is the extended warranty (total of 3 years including the standard warranty for the first year) for any Mac computer.
apple care +
That is the extended warranty (total of 2 years including the standard warranty for the first year) for any iDevice (iPad, iPhone, etc).
For either, the standard warranty is usually referred to as hardware warranty (not Applecare); see an example for the warranty for an iMac:
http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.html
whereas the extended Applecare is referred to as that:
http://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/

Verizon insurance and apple care

I have Verizon's 10.99 insurance right now. Do u think it's good to have both Verizon's and apple care or should I just stick with verizons?
Eric

I'll try again to explain this. The Verizon package for $10.99 has two components. One covers accidental damage, loss, theft etc. The other is basically an extended warranty. You can buy either or both from Verizon. Applecare is equivalent to the extended warranty part, but it does not duplicate the coverage for accidental damage, theft etc. If you buy Verizon's complete coverage and Applecare, you essentially have double coverage for the extended warranty. Applecare is not the same as a visit to your local Genius. It includes a second year of coverage on the hardware.
As others have pointed out, several other companies provide iPhone insurance with varying coverage and prices. It all depends on how much risk you want to take.

Any word on Mag Safe saftey issues from apple?

Has there been an official statement or anything like that about the mag safe adapters? Cause it seems like the cases of melted/burned power adapters aren't going away. Just wondering what the "official" word on this issue is. And if there's anything special I should know about using my mag safe....ie. is it safe to leave it plugged into my computer for long periods of time?
Seth

"Not sure why or how it would happen other than abuse of the cable, not that I'm making an accusation or anything like that."
Ah, but you are making an accusation.
That aside, a simply manufacturing defect could easily cause this problem, much like a short in any cable or wire that runs a current. Frankly, I don't see how this could be ellusive or unbelievable.
I think the original posters concerns are an important one. A cable going is one thing, but your laptop being comprimised is certainly a noteworthy concern.

Power adapters and chargers

I'm not quite sure where this question belongs, because it's about most Apple adapters and chargers, not just iPad, so I'm hoping this is correct and I'm not breaking any rules.
A brief history:
The charger that came with my refurbished iPad is a rectangular shape that fits into the slot on the bottom of the iPad (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA591G/C/apple-30-pin-to-usb-cable?fnode=3a.) When I try to connect this cable via USB to my iMac, it shows grayed out but does nothing.
I also have a power adapter (my second one; one of the prongs came out of the first and stuck in the outlet within a few days of purchase) (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD810LL/A/apple-5w-usb-power-adapter?fnode=3c) so the way I've been charging the iPad is via these two pieces using direct power (IOW, plugged into the wall outlet). Yesterday, this method stopped working. I tried a different outlet thinking that could be the problem. Didn't work. Meanwhile, the iPad is draining, down to 17% and no way to recharge until my newly ordered parts arrive. Today the rectangular charge described above fell apart in my hand, wires just fell out.
Today, I tried using my MacBook Pro to charge via USB, at which point the rectangular charge described above fell apart in my hand, wires just fell out. Not only that, the power adapter on the laptop no longer works. (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD836LL/A/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter?fnode=3c). What a surprise. It’s only my fourth one. I've never had one last longer than three months max.
Am I the only one that finds it is typical of Apple’s charging and power accessories to fail within a few months? First, the laptop power adapter fails (all four of them), then the iPad power adapter, and now the iPad charger. At first, for $19, it wasn't worth making a fuss about...I was more interested in getting the part replaced so I could get back on track. Now, several $19 items later, I'm just getting angry. It doesn't seem like much, just a quick nineteen bucks, until it starts adding up.
I am extremely careful with these fragile pieces of crap. I'm thinking maybe Apple has nice little scam going. Kind of like inkjet printers. The printers seem cheap till you realize how much the ink costs and how often it needs replacing.
I have been a loyal Apple/Mac user since the beginning, so I have no idea if this happens with PCs and don’t really care. I'm not interested in some complicated work-around, assuming there is one. I don't want to have trundle back and forth to the Apple store, either fighting for a refund or buying a replacement. I just want the part to work, regularly, for a long period of time, or is that too much to ask?
I guess what I'm asking is if these failures are typical, and if they are, why isn't there a storm of outrage? I can't believe it's just me.

Well, first of all, I just rechecked the links and the chargers are the ones I've been using with the products described. The one for the iPad is the same as the one that came with the device, and it says in the Product Info that it connects iPhone, iPod and iPad. The one for the MacBook Pro is apparently the wrong link, but that IS what it looks like so you get the idea.
However, according to your response, the mystery continues since you have obviously not had the same frequent failures and yet your use is far "rougher," as in moved around a lot during travel and so forth. Mine were all treated with great delicacy, including the Apple 30-pin to USB cable that fell apart in my hands this morning. I did not describe that clearly. Sorry, I meant the one for the iPad not the MB Pro, but it doesn't change the point that I've had so many of these chargers and connectors fail. I have ordered two new chargers for the iPad. At least I'll have a backup if/when the first one checks out. Guess I'll do the same for the laptop power adapter.
Thanks for letting me know it doesn't seem to be a widespread problem. I guess I'm just lucky that way, ha ha.

Mag safe Power Supply

I cajt believe they did it again. Just opened my new MBA and they changed the mag safe connector so I cant use my current power supplies from my older MBA which is only a year old. Is there a converter so that I can use my older power supplies of which I have two.

It should have come with the MagSafe 2 charger. If you haven't got it, return your MacBook and get another one.
To use the older chargers, purchase the MagSafe to MagSafe 2 converter > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD504ZM/A/magsafe-to-magsafe-2-converter

Mag safe power cord Mac air 11"

This is really frustading - I bought a MacBook air just less then year ago and I can even charge it anymore. The mag safe charger starter to work intermittently and wanted to find out what it was causing this so I started to scout the Apple support. One of official solution apple provides deals with line noise. So I did what they suggest, which is to remove charger from wall and wait 30 seconds or so and plug it back in. This was working for a time but now stoped working altogether. Do you think I need a new cord? I mean it's practically still brand new. Can a charger fry so soon? And should apple replace? I was in an apple store recently ( in Naperville Illinois) and the genius told me they didn't even look at power cords. Please can someone help me guide to what is the best approach to this issue ?
J
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All we can do is suggest you take it to an Apple retailer. If the computer is in warranty and should the charger need replacing, then it should be covered under the warranty.

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