Thank you, it worked perfectly. I used an O-ring plier to open it. Be aware that you need a very hot solder iron to desolder the two wires. Best above 450 degree celcius if you want it to be quick and clean. It's actually not impossible to reuse the old cable and the "cable thingy" that the cable attaches to. Just pull out the old wires, drill the wholes for the ground a bit larger for easier re-installment, cut the cable some centimeters away from the broken part, put on a bit of heat shrinking tube for later, twist up the ground wire, solder the end very fine, put the wires through the "thingy", protect the ground with heat shrinking tube, solder the two wires back on and heat the shrinking tube on the cable near the power supply.
Hello. Followed your instructions, very simple to repair, even easier if you crack off the grey in power dock with a fine blade. Everything fits back together . Thanks
Does not go back together but a couple well placed and tight zip ties do wonders. If you super glue it you may not get it back apart if you need to replace it again. So you might consider filing a few notches around the brick in a few places so when you zip it the zip will not slip. Pop the zip if you need to do this again.
Crees que pueda cambiar el cable y punta de magsafe 1 al magsafe 2 osea la punta mas grande venden unos adaptadores del 1 al 2 pero yo quiero actualizarlo con todo y cable
Good instruction. One step before applying crazy glue. Test the charger. Also, would like to know from the poster if Megasafe charger in 60 watt and 87 Watt could be converted to Megasafe 2 using the power chord assembly and method? That would be very helpful info. Good luck
The lenghts apple goes to to force you to buy the whole thing instead of repairing it. They couldve made the wire detachable in the first place. Shitty company!
Just finished the swap out. Plugged it in and attached to MacBookPro. The light on the end lit-up green but flashes -- it flashes briefly at 2-sec interval. The Charge lightning bolt on the screen goes on and off in time with the green light as it goes on and off. Thoughts?
Are you talking about the soldering iron? Make sure to use a good quality one, don’t keep the heat on the board too long, let the solder melt and quickly remove the wire.
@@MARIANOVSKY_ Como andas mariano? En mi caso si ,era el cable,pero ya me había pasado antes porque en argentina el único cable que se consigue es chino y no original! Me parece que la forma de saber si es el cable o no , sin ningún tester o aparato, es la de que si la macbook te carga moviendo/acomondando el cable.
@@MARIANOVSKY_ Claro, nono. Si el cargador funciona lo que tenes que cambiar es el cable. Hice exactamente lo mismo que el video, realmente no te puede salir mal porque es tal cual! Mucha suerte!
But I’ve tried to join it’s not working ., I don’t know wether the new cable is problem or not ., i have an 85w adapter and it’s giving power on the wire end ., what to do now bro ., any suggestions ? ( the new one is FUGEN T cord form amazon ) don’t it support 85w adapter coz someone mentioned in review.
@@TheFixTech Since the fake magsafes also have the round metal ground pin, i wonder if buying an apple extension cord would make the missing connection: www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MK122X/A/power-adapter-extension-cable or would that metal button not actually be grounding ?
The trackpad jitters from aftermarket chargers because of the inconsistent voltage spikes, I would not bother buying just the cable, you can find original chargers for around $25. Better safe than sorry. You can even find them cheaper if they need to be rebuilt.
The trackpad jitters are from harmonic distortions caused by insufficient filtering of the power conversion from AC to DC. Adding a ground will not fix that. The only reason a ground is present on the power cord (from the wall to the adapter) is in case the connection between the power cord and the adapter were to come in contact with water which is why a ground pin is not present on the factory-supplied plug accessory that eliminates the cord altogether and allows you to plug the adapter directly in to the wall.
I made de grave mistake of swapping the black and white wires. The dc-in stopped working. Does anyone know if a new jack/dock would fix it or if I’d need a new dc-in board altogether?
Rare to see a RUclips how to video that really makes you not want to take on a project. Why not just cut the wire outside the charger, cut the new wire and attach with a butt plug.
A word of caution: my Magsafe charger proved very hard to open, its plastic halves being welded together. It is better to run a sharp knife several times thru the seams, in order to weaken the welding; otherwise, you can end breaking a lot of the Magsafe and contemplating the purchase of a new one. Getting into the actual electronics is no easy task, as tolerances are quite tight and there's a lot - A LOT - of metal foil, glue and some plastic resin whose only purpose seems to be making sure things inside were not susceptible to vibration. Unless you are really experienced at electronics repair, you are better off buying a new one.
I find this discouraging to people who wants to try this out. I did it to a 45W and 85W MagSafe chargers and it turned out beautifully. I have little to none electronic experience but with carefully following the tutorial, I was able to come out successful.
And all Apple had to do was make a cord like every other company in the world and this wouldn't be necessary. But no, they had to pick cheap crap that falls apart.
Of course you used "flux core" solder. However, you should have told viewers it was "rosin core" instead of "acid core". Other than that, nice job! Thanks!
Hi there! I just did a repair on a charger and after mount everything together I have a problem. The charger seems to work but after 30 seconds or so it stops. I check the cables and are not inverted but I don't know what is happening. thank you!
homies do think u can leave some original cable on and directly sold the new cable to the old one without even touching the plaque? idk if it will fry my computer or nah
this is not a quick and easy fix. you used a lot of tools. instead of ripping the charger with plier and causing damage to the body , you could have used a hair dryer to loosen the glue. then instead of re soldering you could have just connected the ends with the new wire. so this video is not for the common people
how can i confirm whether the cable is having problem or adaptor ? im confused , if i order and replace the cable and still the problem remains then cable won't get returned... there are 4 pins on cable charging point ..1st and 4th pins are not working as spring..they stick inside and when i tap from behind it comes out..hope i explained it well..please give some suggestion..
The amount of Glue they use and how strong said glue is, it's a little bit ridiculous, thye pride on being environmentally friendly company but they could use a little less glue and save it for the next one in the process, what a waste.
Agreed, Apple is full of it. They like to talk up the sustainability of their products but then design them in such a way that they're not repairable and have to be thrown out. Real sustainability is in the right (and ability) to repair.
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one of the greatest silent tutorials !
Thank you, it worked perfectly. I used an O-ring plier to open it. Be aware that you need a very hot solder iron to desolder the two wires. Best above 450 degree celcius if you want it to be quick and clean. It's actually not impossible to reuse the old cable and the "cable thingy" that the cable attaches to. Just pull out the old wires, drill the wholes for the ground a bit larger for easier re-installment, cut the cable some centimeters away from the broken part, put on a bit of heat shrinking tube for later, twist up the ground wire, solder the end very fine, put the wires through the "thingy", protect the ground with heat shrinking tube, solder the two wires back on and heat the shrinking tube on the cable near the power supply.
YOU DRILLED THE HOLES? ☠️💀💀
He really opened up that power brick like there is no Tomorrow
just did this; I can't believe how much solder the original had on the wires -- I almost couldnt get it off. But thanks: it works now!
Hello. Followed your instructions, very simple to repair, even easier if you crack off the grey in power dock with a fine blade. Everything fits back together . Thanks
I fixed the Mac Book charger after watching your video. It is very helpful
Does not go back together but a couple well placed and tight zip ties do wonders. If you super glue it you may not get it back apart if you need to replace it again. So you might consider filing a few notches around the brick in a few places so when you zip it the zip will not slip. Pop the zip if you need to do this again.
Works like a charm - thanks!
Thanks a million I was able to fix my charger. good instruction
Magnifica reparación, el mejor video sin mas ni menos gracias The Fix!
Crees que pueda cambiar el cable y punta de magsafe 1 al magsafe 2 osea la punta mas grande venden unos adaptadores del 1 al 2 pero yo quiero actualizarlo con todo y cable
@@davidleyva8408 si es el mismo voltaje ⚡ en teoría debería funcionar sin problemas 👍
Good instruction. One step before applying crazy glue. Test the charger. Also, would like to know from the poster if Megasafe charger in 60 watt and 87 Watt could be converted to Megasafe 2 using the power chord assembly and method? That would be very helpful info. Good luck
Yes, I have done that plenty of times.
Me sirvió! Gracias por el tutorial ✊🏿✨🎶
I tried this out went really well thank you
nicely done sir thanks for the video
which parts will shock you? dont capacitors hold their charge?
Is there an available supplier for the cable replacement wire and magnetic coupler?
Yes, search eBay for a reputable u.s. seller
The lenghts apple goes to to force you to buy the whole thing instead of repairing it. They couldve made the wire detachable in the first place. Shitty company!
Just finished the swap out. Plugged it in and attached to MacBookPro. The light on the end lit-up green but flashes -- it flashes briefly at 2-sec interval. The Charge lightning bolt on the screen goes on and off in time with the green light as it goes on and off.
Thoughts?
you are the bomb !! thank you so much !
Just curious if using a hair dryer to soften the adhesive will help opening the case or not?
Unfortunately, no. These are molded together, not glued.
@@TheFixTech Actually it does. I just did mine and it cleanly came off both sides with little force. Joint is actually a press fit.
What if i just cut the cord midway and then join it? Will it work? That way I dnt have to open tha adapter
It’s possible, just not as pretty. Make sure to protect the exposed wires from each other.
@@TheFixTech yessir thanks
can we repair that pin side where it lights up, the cable broke from the connector that connects laptop,
Ever thought about installing a usb-c port into one of these and then use a usb-c to magsafe?
it gonna be my first experience with heat machine, are there any tips for beginner ?
Are you talking about the soldering iron? Make sure to use a good quality one, don’t keep the heat on the board too long, let the solder melt and quickly remove the wire.
GRACIAS LOCO TE AMO, DIGO I LOVE YOU.
Pudiste solucionarlo? Era el cable que cambiaste nomas? Gracias!
@@MARIANOVSKY_ Como andas mariano? En mi caso si ,era el cable,pero ya me había pasado antes porque en argentina el único cable que se consigue es chino y no original! Me parece que la forma de saber si es el cable o no , sin ningún tester o aparato, es la de que si la macbook te carga moviendo/acomondando el cable.
@@MrPablo1460 Perfecto, voy a probar. Lo cambiaste al cable al final ? o compraste otro cargador? muchas gracias!
@@MARIANOVSKY_ Claro, nono. Si el cargador funciona lo que tenes que cambiar es el cable.
Hice exactamente lo mismo que el video, realmente no te puede salir mal porque es tal cual! Mucha suerte!
@@MrPablo1460 Muchas gracias por responder!! Un abrazo!
If i connect the new cable with ., old wire ( cut in half length ) will it work?
Technically yes
But I’ve tried to join it’s not working ., I don’t know wether the new cable is problem or not ., i have an 85w adapter and it’s giving power on the wire end ., what to do now bro ., any suggestions ? ( the new one is FUGEN T cord form amazon ) don’t it support 85w adapter coz someone mentioned in review.
i have pried open the case and can see the black and white soldering points. tomorrow my cable is arriving , fingers crossed.
Does it work for magsafe 1 or only 2?
Works with both, you can even change from mg1 to mg2 cable and vice versa
@@TheFixTech thanks!
Mine doesn't have the two holes to pass through the cable. Any idea how to get it done?
The holes should be there, melt and remove excess solder blocking the holes
All right, got it how to do.
What about the issue with non-Apple magsafe chargers giving the trackpad the jitters ?
Is there a fix for that (ground wire ?)
Sorry, not sure. Best to use Apple brand charger and refurbish is needed. Other dangers may occur otherwise.
@@TheFixTech Yep, you're right. These 'cheaper' lookalikes only give you 2 pins and no ground into the wall socket.
@@TheFixTech Since the fake magsafes also have the round metal ground pin, i wonder if buying an apple extension cord would make the missing connection: www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MK122X/A/power-adapter-extension-cable
or would that metal button not actually be grounding ?
The trackpad jitters from aftermarket chargers because of the inconsistent voltage spikes, I would not bother buying just the cable, you can find original chargers for around $25. Better safe than sorry. You can even find them cheaper if they need to be rebuilt.
The trackpad jitters are from harmonic distortions caused by insufficient filtering of the power conversion from AC to DC. Adding a ground will not fix that. The only reason a ground is present on the power cord (from the wall to the adapter) is in case the connection between the power cord and the adapter were to come in contact with water which is why a ground pin is not present on the factory-supplied plug accessory that eliminates the cord altogether and allows you to plug the adapter directly in to the wall.
can use the cable of magsafe 1 on powersuply magsafe 2?
Yes I have done it and was successful, and vice versa, ms1 to ms2 cable
Where do you buy new cable?
Christian Maldonado eBay, buy from a local seller
Gracias!!!!
I made de grave mistake of swapping the black and white wires. The dc-in stopped working. Does anyone know if a new jack/dock would fix it or if I’d need a new dc-in board altogether?
where buy cable?
COLA MAN eBay, buy from local seller
De casualidad tienen en venta el respuesto del cable( México)
Rare to see a RUclips how to video that really makes you not want to take on a project. Why not just cut the wire outside the charger, cut the new wire and attach with a butt plug.
You could, and another method is to solder connect the two ends and use shrink tube.
A word of caution: my Magsafe charger proved very hard to open, its plastic halves being welded together. It is better to run a sharp knife several times thru the seams, in order to weaken the welding; otherwise, you can end breaking a lot of the Magsafe and contemplating the purchase of a new one.
Getting into the actual electronics is no easy task, as tolerances are quite tight and there's a lot - A LOT - of metal foil, glue and some plastic resin whose only purpose seems to be making sure things inside were not susceptible to vibration. Unless you are really experienced at electronics repair, you are better off buying a new one.
I find this discouraging to people who wants to try this out. I did it to a 45W and 85W MagSafe chargers and it turned out beautifully. I have little to none electronic experience but with carefully following the tutorial, I was able to come out successful.
And all Apple had to do was make a cord like every other company in the world and this wouldn't be necessary. But no, they had to pick cheap crap that falls apart.
does this really hurts your MacBook battery life.
I'll send you one to take fix and resale.
No sound?
Of course you used "flux core" solder. However, you should have told viewers it was "rosin core" instead of "acid core". Other than that, nice job! Thanks!
Is the cable the same as original one? Fake or real
fake you can't buy new original apple parts, only refurbished
I did same but problem occurs is that when i turn display down it works.. but when turn on display, charger stop working. Could you please help me
The cable may be defective.
@@TheFixTech it is working fine when mac off an its new cable
Hi there! I just did a repair on a charger and after mount everything together I have a problem. The charger seems to work but after 30 seconds or so it stops. I check the cables and are not inverted but I don't know what is happening.
thank you!
The cable is poor quality, inside the MagSafe head is shorting
homies do think u can leave some original cable on and directly sold the new cable to the old one without even touching the plaque? idk if it will fry my computer or nah
He did not put superglue at the end :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
this is not a quick and easy fix. you used a lot of tools.
instead of ripping the charger with plier and causing damage to the body , you could have used a hair dryer to loosen the glue.
then instead of re soldering you could have just connected the ends with the new wire.
so this video is not for the common people
Thank you
Thankyou ! No thanks to apple though !
how can i confirm whether the cable is having problem or adaptor ? im confused , if i order and replace the cable and still the problem remains then cable won't get returned... there are 4 pins on cable charging point ..1st and 4th pins are not working as spring..they stick inside and when i tap from behind it comes out..hope i explained it well..please give some suggestion..
You can open the charger first and check for continuity between the end points, if continuity is good then cable is good.
imuhrez the same way can i check the adaptor too..sorry im not technically sound
Pretty sure this is not original charger. As its near impossible to open, same as ipad charger or the 65w type c brick.
Ah.. Solder? Who needs that? Can't we just leave a bit of the old wires and bodge them together? Imma do that and edit this comment with the results.
Should’ve shown it working while being plugged into the laptop.
The amount of Glue they use and how strong said glue is, it's a little bit ridiculous, thye pride on being environmentally friendly company but they could use a little less glue and save it for the next one in the process, what a waste.
Agreed, Apple is full of it. They like to talk up the sustainability of their products but then design them in such a way that they're not repairable and have to be thrown out. Real sustainability is in the right (and ability) to repair.
Eres medio bruto para abrir las cosas.!
Apple garbage.
I'd rather buy a new one :/
Or just buy one used off eBay for $20! 😉