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Fix your Macbook power adaptor - DIY style, but easy!

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Uploaded by on Dec 21, 2008

An inherent problem of Macbook and Macbook Pro power adaptors is that the cable tends to fray and after more usage, it will cease to work.

Reinforce your cable with this quick DIY fix that will help you extend the life of your power supply.

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  • Many comments talk about duct tape and electrical tape - if it works for you, great. Doesn't work for me as it keeps unravelling. My cords are still intact, and I'm happy with it - YMMV. I haven't tried heat shrink, but I guess it could work.

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  • MAC CHARGERS SUCK......You would think that they would make the end that goes into the computer a little better maybe even adaptable like the wall side. DRIVES ME FREAKING NUTS. I am on my 3rd charger in 4 years. Figure this time watch a how to vid instead of forking over another $80. Hope this works.

  • I've had to replace these crap, proprietary power supplies twice! At $80 - $100 a pop it's highway robbery. You'd think they could have included a swivel on either end for that kind of dough. Apple is heading in the wrong direction when it comes to their customer focus.

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  • Electrical tape

  • Hey Apple fix your fucking problems Assholes. 223 thousand pissed off users

  • is this a joke? here in germany, we call it MURKS! :D

  • macbook power cird

  • Asian wife? Look at the history and contacts, you'll likely find profiles and contacts of many men.

  • @mitchellboomphi That's how they getcha!

  • I'm on my third cable in a little over a year.

  • its better to use a shrinking tube...

  • omg I had 0:00 minutes left on my computer when I searched this. now it's charger WITHOUT UR HELP >8(((

  • Self vulcanising tape would work better than anything else

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