SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 @ 08:13 PM




There are many videos on youtube on how to fix this thing yourself, but none of them show you how to take it apart first to fix it. The secret is there is no way to take it apart without completely mangling it. So those videos are all pointless.
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Kay

Kay

SUICIDEGIRL

Antarctica

SEP 05, 2012 08:20 PM

kiss

stephean

stephean

USA
October 2005

SEP 05, 2012 08:43 PM

ipod nano?

pascipio

pascipio

Irving, TX
July 2002

SEP 05, 2012 08:52 PM

The point of the videos is to convince you that you can fix it. So then you have to have it repaired, or buy a new one. Why do you think AAPL is priced so dearly in a structural bear market?

Infinity

Infinity

Mahwah, NJ
June 2004

SEP 05, 2012 08:56 PM

That's the case with so many Apple products...need to dremel it apart or use flat blade screwdrivers and razor blades then electrical tape it back together. If you had the older style T shaped adapter there was a class action lawsuit settlement that allows for a replacement adapter up to three years after you bought the computer. The picture you posted is the newer L shaped one which is unfortunately not included.

If you're trying to find a less expensive adapter you might have success finding a gently used one. Unless you've got a MacBook Air it doesn't matter if you buy the T shaped or L shaped one, and it's OK to get a higher wattage adapter than the one your computer came with (ie you have a MacBook and got the 65 watt adapter - either the 65 or 85 will work as replacements). This article on Apple support explains everything and all the terminology if you're confused.

bendingunit23

bendingunit23

Canada
April 2005

SEP 05, 2012 10:30 PM

Make a casting of the outside before you take it apart then you have the size and shape for the cavity in one of your silly owls for the new case for after you mangle the outside of it.

stephean

stephean

USA
October 2005
legman

legman

Portland, OR
February 2006

SEP 06, 2012 02:18 AM

this is one of the reasons why I DON't buy apple products!

mydogfarted

mydogfarted

Oakland, NJ
June 2003

SEP 06, 2012 05:58 AM

Ah. Yeah I need to know if it is the 85w or 60w power supply.

fajalar

fajalar

Portland, OR
July 2005

SEP 06, 2012 09:54 AM

If you live near an Apple Store, try taking it in and asking if you can get a replacement. I've had two that needed to be replaced and was able to get one of them replaced for free just by asking.

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