{"id":11164,"date":"2022-11-26T10:17:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T14:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/?p=11164"},"modified":"2022-12-15T13:55:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T17:55:35","slug":"frayed-macbook-charger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/frayed-macbook-charger\/","title":{"rendered":"Frayed Macbook Charger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/frayed-macbook-charger\/#Frayed_Macbook_Charger\" title=\"Frayed Macbook Charger\">Frayed Macbook Charger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/frayed-macbook-charger\/#What_happens_if_you_use_a_ripped_charger\" title=\"What happens if you use a ripped charger?\">What happens if you use a ripped charger?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/frayed-macbook-charger\/#Is_it_safe_to_use_a_frayed_MacBook_charger\" title=\"Is it safe to use a frayed MacBook charger?\">Is it safe to use a frayed MacBook charger?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/frayed-macbook-charger\/#Is_a_frayed_charger_a_fire_hazard\" title=\"Is a frayed charger a fire hazard?\">Is a frayed charger a fire hazard?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frayed_Macbook_Charger\"><\/span>Frayed Macbook Charger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To deal with a frayed Macbook charger, unplug it from the power source and inspect the charger for any damage. If there is any damage, you&#8217;ll want to replace the charger. If the cord is still in good condition, you can try using a piece of tape or a zip tie to secure the connection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A ripped-out Apple charger is incredibly frustrating, and can cost you quite a bit of money to repair should you have to swap out the <a href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/abstract\/document\/9703656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MagSafe charger<\/a>. If your Macs charger cord is touching something, this could result in a shredded cord. While wrapping the cable tight may keep it tidy and prevent it from fraying, it could cause damage to the wires within the cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can spend your time wrapping the cable tightly enough to strengthen it, but your best way to avoid further damage is to wrap a section of your cable where the wires are splitting or fraying multiple times in electrical tape, and work outwards from this point. Small cable ties also work well with the tape, but do not tighten them &#8212; you could squeeze a smaller cable if you are not careful. This also makes for a good place to grab while wrapping your cables up for carrying around, helping keep tension out of trouble spots. Now, in order to keep things really secure, I recommend creating a little loose loop on the thinner cable sections, then tying them tight around the larger sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give the new cables a bit of a brace with some wire-biting tape or insulating tape on the connecting ends, which is usually where fraying or damage starts on wires. If you cannot purchase new cables immediately, you may want to instead put electrical tape on your cables, around fraying areas. You can repair your busted charger by applying electrical tape around frayed parts of your cord, rebooting the device, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical damage can lead to an electrical fire, so stop using the charger and get a replacement right away. Simply bring the damaged charger to an Apple store or official Apple partner and request a replacement. If your MacBook or <a href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/abstract\/document\/5729223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PCs charger<\/a> starts giving way, the cost for one of these repairs is often just a small portion of the cost of replacing your charger, which can often be more than $80 (PS55.24 or AU$110.90).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you need to repair a ripped cord, damaged charging hardware, or replace your MacBooks entire charging unit, you will find a comprehensive selection of repair services here on Lyk Repair. In addition to MacBook charger repairs, we also service or replace cracked screens, perform keyboard repairs, and even repair water damage, should the device require one. If you are still covered by your MacBooks <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldscientific.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1142\/9789814618595_0002\" target=\"_blank\">warranty<\/a> or you have AppleCare, you can probably get the cable replaced free, depending on the kind of damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Fix Frayed Apple Macbook Charger Using Sugru\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SVXre5Suc4Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watch this video to learn about fixing frayed MacBook charger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have frayed cables, or exposed wires, then it might be time to get a new one. If one of your cables is starting to fray, you can undo the damage with one of these quick fixes. You can also use it to repair charging cables on your iPhone and iPad if they are experiencing similar damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple charging cables frequently fray after one to two years, and they may even degrade to the point that it cannot charge your device at all. Those T-shaped chargers from Mag-Safe get frayed rather easily, and by that time, you are left chopping and turning your cords just to get the charges in. If your MacBook turns on and starts charging using another cord, chances are, it is probably the charger that is the culprit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It could also be that your power supply, rather than your charger, is malfunctioning. Your devices charging ports easily pick up dust and dirt, and this may be contributing to problems in how well your charger is working. If you are working in bed, or under a blanket on your couch, the adapter could get hot, which will shut down the charger (just as it does for your phone if it is sitting out in the sun for too long).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your laptops power adapter does not, turn your laptop off, shut the MacBook off for 30 seconds, and then turn it back on again to try and charge the computer. Disconnect the power adapter from the laptop, then allow the laptop to fully cool before trying to use it again. If the MacBooks battery is not completely charged, check to ensure that your ports and charger are clean and that you can make a clean, continuous connection. Do not cinch your cables and chargers together too tight, and pack them tightly inside the laptop case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&#8217;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/does-apple-care-cover-cracked-screen\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3026\">Does Apple Care Cover Cracked Screen<\/a>, take a look at my other article<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This Lightning cable is MFi certified, so you should not have a problem using it with any of your Apple devices. The cable even comes with a few handy built-in details, such as a rubber cable tie to help hold it closed when it is not being used. The Native Union Night cable is also given a big, weighty pigtail just outside of its Lightning connector, which keeps the cable from falling off your desk when it is not being used. The Magsafe connector has many advantages, like being able to quickly unclip in case anyone trips on the cable, as well as being able to be connected regardless of orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ways<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Plug Properly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Make sure your charger is plugged in properly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inspect<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inspect your charger for any physical damage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Update<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Update your software. Doing this will help solve the charger problems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Check Health<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Look into your battery health<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What to do if your MacBook charger is acting funky.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed as what is effectively liquid electrical tape, liquid tape is built to dry into a rubber-based coating, which allows for the wires in your cables to be transported in a flexible, loose manner, too, while keeping their safety and their own wiring underneath wrapped. While you can get liquid tape in black, red, or green, look for the Liquid Tape to come in white so that it will better blend with your charging cables. While tape is a K-fixer-upper in your MacBooks charging cable, the Liquid Tape has the base of the tape down just a little bit more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your laptop comes with a frail cable (like Apples MacBook charging cable, for instance), then add some strength to your joints using Sugru ($11 at Amazon), which is a form-fitting silicone adhesive perfect for all sorts of DIY projects. Improperly holding it, by twisting it at sharp angles, could erode the wire cables inside the MacBook charger, causing it to snap. Checking the charger for physical problems will help you to determine whether damage to your wires is a reason why you are experiencing charging issues with the MacBook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&#8217;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/how-to-delete-photos-from-macbook-but-not-icloud\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/how-to-delete-photos-from-macbook-but-not-icloud\/\">How To Delete Photos From Macbook But Not Icloud<\/a>, take a look at my other article<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>My research told me that electrical power cords and power strips that are pinched, punctured, bent, or otherwise damaged are not seemingly dangerous, but they could pose major risks for fires and shocks. Even with Apples cables and chargers being extremely well made and designed to resist harsh handling, it is not surprising to see the MacBooks chargers getting snipped every once in a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently, there is a certain way you can twist cables so this kind of damage does not occur. Instead, just twist the charging cables slackly in their supplied holders so they are tucked safely away once you are done working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_use_a_ripped_charger\"><\/span>What happens if you use a ripped charger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your gadget may overheat and catch fire if a frayed or damaged charging cable causes power surges. Particularly if you leave your phone or iPad charging while unattended, this poses a serious risk to your house. More and more commonly, electrical fires can result in significant damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_use_a_frayed_MacBook_charger\"><\/span>Is it safe to use a frayed MacBook charger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In conclusion, a legitimate Apple power converter that has a frayed and unprotected wire should be repaired but isn&#8217;t dangerous. Get it rectified to avoid electrocution, major harm to electrical parts, or causing a fire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_frayed_charger_a_fire_hazard\"><\/span>Is a frayed charger a fire hazard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The live wire may become visible if a cable gets frayed. This is risky and puts you at risk for electrical fires. You may safeguard yourself from these kinds of risks by thoroughly inspecting cables, and substituting any that are frayed or broken right away.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frayed Macbook Charger To deal with a frayed Macbook charger, unplug it from the power source and inspect the charger [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":26801,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11164"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11164"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49835,"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11164\/revisions\/49835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}