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I believe there were more bad ones in 2008-2011 than today; I haven't yet had a MagSafe2 adapter fail, and I saw child mortality on the T-shaped and L-shaped ma
by rdl 13y ago
I believe there were more bad ones in 2008-2011 than today; I haven't yet had a MagSafe2 adapter fail, and I saw child mortality on the T-shaped and L-shaped magsafe1 connectors after 3-6 months. The "yellowing and then die" seemed particular to one batch of insulation; regular fraying, sure.
- tptacek 13y agoI have one RMBP MS2 adapter that only works if the cable is positioned just right (ie, I can charge from it overnight on a table, but it's ineffective on my lap). The new ones definitely do seem to be better.
- rdl 13y agoOh yeah, I have that problem too :( It's even worse when you have a speck hardshell case on it. Most of my personal (~10) 85W collection is T and L shaped magsafe1 with the $10 adapter and magcozy (http://www.amazon.com/Cozy-Industries-MagCozy-Clear/dp/B00ERVP4DG http://www.amazon.com/Cozy-Industries-MagCozy-Clear/dp/B00ER...) shock cords to attach them, because sometimes someone visits and needs a magsafe1. Those are even more sensitive to positioning. (Great "life hack" is leaving chargers wherever you're likely to sit. I keep one in each bag, two on each desk, two at the couch, two in bed, one in the car.) Twin adapters at desks in an office also works great, and of course conference rooms full of them. I was so annoyed when Lenovo went from 14V to 20V on the thinkpads.
- wglb 13y agoThat is a little scary. I would toss that sucker.