It’s the leaks that keep life interesting. Per Vietnamese web site Tinte, Apple will soon release an updated MacBook with a 2.4 GHz processor, NVIDIA 320M mobile graphics chip and an LED backlit display. The new MacBook was obtained by the same website that also got their hands on a prototype of Apple’s next-generation iPhone […]
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A recently filed class action lawsuit has accused Apple Inc. of neglecting a flaw in its MagSafe power connector for MacBook notebooks that might not only cause a break but could trigger sparks, forcing customers to buy replacements and even creating a potential fire hazard. According to AppleInsider, the suit, which was submitted late last […]
Accessory provider QuickerTek announced the release of a new external battery/charger for Apple’s MacBook Air notebook on Tuesday. The external unit powers the pack while simultaneously charging the internal battery and QuickerTek has cited 12 to 16 hours of run time or about 6 to 10 extra hours of power. According to MacNN, the charger […]
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MagSafe Stress Relief
Cable wrap and a zip tie to reduce the stress on the MagSafe connector.
MacFixIt has the skinny on MagSafe power adapters that are becoming frayed and even melting. In knowledge base article 302461 Apple calls this “strain relief damage” and says that it’s not covered under warranty. “Strain relief damage and missing cable insulation or rubber typically result from excessive force or improper use which are not covered […]