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Apple's MagSafe is defective - what to do?

  • Oct 09, 2025
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With the MagSafe Apple uses an innovative technology, in the case of the charging cable magnetically to the Laptop is attached. Defective or loose contacts occur here rather rarely - completely free of it, the connection is not, of course. We show what you can do if you have problems with the MagSafe.

The MagSafe plug is broken: It s can be'

If your MacBook is not loaded when connecting the power supply, you should pinpoint the fault exactly. There may also be a Problem on the Laptop.
  • Connect, if possible, a different, compatible AC power adapter to your MacBook. This is not, also loads then the Problem is most likely with the Laptop itself. Here is a larger repair is necessary.
  • Tip: you yourself Have another power supply, find in an Apple Store or a repair-service provider of Apple quick help.
  • First, you should try to clean the MagSafe connector and the load book thoroughly of all Dirt and debris. You can use a soft cloth and, if necessary, a toothpick.
  • Also, check the cable for damage. You find that there is a cable break, replace the entire power supply. Transition way, you can also try to fix the cable with adhesive tape new.
  • You should also pins the gold contacts on the MagSafe connector check: If one of the pins is stuck, you can move it gently with a toothpick back in the starting position.
MagSafe is defective - you can do

Apple power adapter and the MagSafe is defective - suitable replacement

The MagSafe is still broken, you need to buy a new power supply. Here you can choose between the expensive - Original power adapter from Apple or a third - party replacement part.
  • The original Apple-adapter fails with just under 90 euros and can be directly in the Online Store can be ordered.
  • Much cheaper is it with with the power supply unit of the brand "iProtect": Here you can get the replacement part for 26 euros - the quality is in the customer reviews in order.
  • Note: each of the correct wattage as well as the MagSafe-Generation (MagSafe 1 or 2).
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