Hey Apple users:

[kitchen_kink]

Does anyone know if those power cords can be fixed? Or do I have to buy a new one?

(For what's broken, see the user comments on that link.)

I actually have the old style: fat cord going from the outlet to the power box, thin cord from the box to the machine, not the one where the box goes right into the wall.

Comments

[pir.livejournal.com]

That's not the old style, it's just a different cable. The mains voltage cable that goes to the wall can be removed and replaced with the folding plug adaptor that goes directly into the wall (they usually supply both with a new machine).

If the cable is breaking at the connector you put into the laptop then you need a new power adaptor. if you still ahve applecare (and if you don't, why not ?) then take it to an applestore and they should give you a new one.

[trowa-barton.livejournal.com]

Nice icon.

[dda.livejournal.com]

The link said it expired :(

I've known people to take the end that plugs into the laptop apart and resolder things but most people would just get a new one.

[shimonrura.livejournal.com]

I have had luck repairing these, at least for a time, with some combination of soldering and duct tape. Apple prefers that you spend $70 on a new power cord, but you might be able to find a generic one online too.

These cords seem to break very often.