![]() ![]() The USB-C connection is a smaller form factor than the MagSafe. The USB-C (Thunderbolt 3.0) on more modern MacBooks can not only power your laptop, but transfer data and output video (allowing you to connect your laptop to an external monitor, for example.) Not just that, the USB-C (Thunderbolt 3.0) connection allows your laptop to output power so you can charge your other devices - such as your smartphone, headphones or portable power bank - just by plugging it into your laptop. It was a dedicated port for power supply and Apple needed to get more out of its ports. Plus, it made a wonderful little sound every time it snapped into place.īut MagSafe lacked the versatility of today’s USB-C connections. Its brilliant magnetic design allowed it to be strong enough to connect to and power a laptop, but quick enough to release there was any tension, enough to save you from destroying your laptop if you tripped over the cable. This is dangerous as if you switch the magsafe slowly you may cause sparks and short circuits.MagSafe’s death did not go unnoticed. ![]() For example one that I have used does not admit the normally present one second delay between attaching the magsafe and switching on the power. Those seem to circumvent some features of the one-wire protocol with which magsafe connector speaks to the Mac. But it should be done in accordance to electronic safety standards and performed by someone who deal with such repairs professionally, say any TV repair place.Īha and beware: there are $5 replacement cords avaiable in the internet. Will be much cheaper than buying a new charger. ![]() Anyway one could in principle buy a broken charger of the same time, in which the power cord is not damaged, and replace the power cord from the other charger. I would still go to Apple and ask - perhaps it has changed now. In my case the service option was always "buy a new charger". " The Apple-Authorized Service Provider or Apple Retail Store will provide you with your service options after assessing your adapter." ![]()
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