Master_debator2 Member Username: Master_debator2
Post Number: 46 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 1:54 pm: | |
Anyone has a spare power cord for a macbook? |
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 2038 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 2:00 pm: | |
Would this be a Detroit edition macbook? |
Dougw Member Username: Dougw
Post Number: 1966 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 2:01 pm: | |
I'd say this is a Detroit issue, as I could also use a spare Macbook power cord, and I live in Detroit. Seems to be a citywide problem. Have you tried 311? |
Pete Member Username: Pete
Post Number: 100 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 2:05 pm: | |
Ever heard of Craigslist? |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 6240 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 3:02 pm: | |
Ever hear of the Mac store? |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 3315 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 3:05 pm: | |
Is that one of those lame Mac power cords that comes in two pieces, one piece that wraps up the wire, and then the plug half that plugs into it? If so, those are garbage. Mine had a short within two months, my friends shorted out a month later. |
Crystal Member Username: Crystal
Post Number: 48 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 3:40 pm: | |
Our son repaired the power cord to his Macbook over and over again. The first bend where they plug into the computer just can't take the flexing. His new Macbook Pro has the magnetic cable that works really well. The first reply to my very first DetroitYES post was something to the effect, "How hard is it to use Google?" When someone posts an item that might not fit perfectly into the DY forum, a little patience and compassion wouldn't hurt. |
Pennst8 Member Username: Pennst8
Post Number: 5 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 4:02 pm: | |
^Hmm, your son's MacBook didn't come with the magnet cord adapter? |
Crystal Member Username: Crystal
Post Number: 50 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 4:09 pm: | |
His new Macbook Pro has the magnet cord adapter. His iBook was very old, and had the old style adapter that plugged in. To keep the iBbook going, he took apart the adapter and resoldered the wires. I think he also covered the outside of the adapter (nearest to the computer) with a piece of aquarium tubing, so that the wires did not bend as easily. He did that many times before caving in and buying a Macbook Pro for college. |
Dds Member Username: Dds
Post Number: 422 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 4:12 pm: | |
quote:Is that one of those lame Mac power cords that comes in two pieces, one piece that wraps up the wire, and then the plug half that plugs into it? If so, those are garbage. Mine had a short within two months, my friends shorted out a month later. I've had my iBook for over 4 years and the adapter still works well. No shorts in the plug or the actual computer. It's not through lack of use, either. I've used it almost daily, moving it between two different buildings for the last 3 years. |
Rooms222 Member Username: Rooms222
Post Number: 68 Registered: 04-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 4:27 pm: | |
My daughter's macbook magnetic cord was wearing out. The apple store said it was a warranty item, so take it to the store and see. I haven't heard back from her yet whether they just replaced it.....They seemed expensive on Ebay.... |
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit
Post Number: 1263 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 4:29 pm: | |
This would be a better fit in classifieds or connect section |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 3316 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 4:38 pm: | |
"I've had my iBook for over 4 years and the adapter still works well. No shorts in the plug or the actual computer. It's not through lack of use, either. I've used it almost daily, moving it between two different buildings for the last 3 years." Yeah the one I'm referring to was actually for a power book. It looked like this.
Then there was another cable that plugged into the top of that for some reason and went to a power outlet. They were notoriously crappy. I think Apple ended up replacing them if you just sent them back. |
Dds Member Username: Dds
Post Number: 425 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 6:39 pm: | |
That is the exact same converter/plug setup for the older iBook G3/900 I have. If it wore out in two months why didn't you send it back? Apple has a 90 day warranty on all parts. Plus, the extended warranty if you bought it, which should be purchased for any computer, whoever makes it. |
Doctors Member Username: Doctors
Post Number: 728 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 9:49 pm: | |
Try the CompUSA on the Detroit side of Ford Rd. As AFIK the only authorized apple dealer in the city of Detroit. |
Renfirst Member Username: Renfirst
Post Number: 85 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 12:58 am: | |
How about Ebay? |
Pussygirl313 Member Username: Pussygirl313
Post Number: 52 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 1:01 am: | |
Lord have mercy all this computer stuff confuses me. I need to hire a nice boy take care of me with my problems. |
Malcovemagnesia Member Username: Malcovemagnesia
Post Number: 51 Registered: 12-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 3:24 am: | |
The black brick power adapters that came with Powerbook G4's definitely had a recall, and I believe the YoYo power adapters that replaced the black bricks also had their own recall. Either way, finding a replacement should be an easier eBay thing. Just make sure you get the right adapter. Magsafe adapters won't fit into those old PowerBooks. |
Msamslex Member Username: Msamslex
Post Number: 11 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 3:27 pm: | |
Comp USA on the Detroit side of Ford Rd. was closed when they downsized store locations. Closest store is in Lansing in the Frandor mall. They service Apple. Main Ph. no. (517) 332-1255 Service no. (517) 432-7875 |
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 2050 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 3:35 pm: | |
I was certain that this thread would have been moved to another category by now... |
Rooms222 Member Username: Rooms222
Post Number: 70 Registered: 04-2005
| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 5:05 pm: | |
>>>>I was certain that this thread would have been moved to another category by now... Mac People are Detroit Yes people????? |
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 2052 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 5:10 pm: | |
>Mac People are Detroit Yes people????? So are some Neocons, but we make them take that to the other side. |
Doctors Member Username: Doctors
Post Number: 730 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 7:43 pm: | |
by Msamslex
quote:Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 3:27 pm: Comp USA on the Detroit side of Ford Rd. was closed when they downsized store locations. Closest store is in Lansing in the Frandor mall. They service Apple. Main Ph. no. (517) 332-1255 Service no. (517) 432-7875 Thanks for the update. Are there any apple dealers left in the city of Detroit? |
Thecarl Member Username: Thecarl
Post Number: 1107 Registered: 04-2005
| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 7:49 pm: | |
quote:I was certain that this thread would have been moved to another category by now... yes...wouldn't this fit better in "connect?" get it??? power cord??? connect???? ha, ha, ha,,, um, ha ha...ahem. sorry. |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 6285 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 8:43 pm: | |
What about a conservative Mac person...like me...or,Gasp, Rush Limbaugh. |