Dang...mine power adapter's cable (the thinner one) just melted on me. Anyone has any experience on opening up the power adapter before? Looks like it can be fixed by cutting off the melted part and rejoined inside of the adapter.

lol, I've tried on one, iBook g4 square white adapter, it's so hard to open till I give up on it. You need the right tools.

Yeah..mine is exactly the same model that you mentioned...what kind of tools that I might need? A hammer and an axe? It looks like you need to break the casing in order to open it up.

yes, you have to break it. even to break it it's so darn hard. you need tools from workshop. at lease a bench vices to hold it and a strong sharp tool to split the case.

let me know if you found a better way to do it.

Following this guide, Hammer + screwdriver works

In case you wanna know which wire go where: read here.

This post has been edited by wei: May 8 2007, 12:27 PM

Prepare yourself with a big screw-driver and a hammer. To open it up is not an easy task. Ive opened 2 adapter in my life. One is iBook G4 and the other is PB G4. Both had the same level of difficulties.

Once open, need to do some reconnection back... soldering is the only option. As to essemble it back... almost zero success... unless using a hard tape and a powerful gum. "Gam gajah"??? believe me, Naaaaah... not good enough!

Goodluck....!!

well, i will just duck tape it together.
i'll see if i have time to try tonight

Er.... no better option meh than breaking the damn thing and then soldering it or taping it back? UGLEEEE lah wei...

And it sure is unfortunate I don't have a spare one for my MBP - don't like carrying it all the place - if only I could have one in the office and one at home, that'll be sufficient!! kEKekekEKkekekeke.... but I'm not willing to pay the additional $ to get the additional one !

i think the new design of the adapter doesn't have these problem.

This post has been edited by wei: May 8 2007, 03:23 PM

Since you guys tried and it is hard like a brick, I will look for a free day to 'break' this adapter and prepare myself for lots of frustration ahead.

Actually this is my 2nd power adapter. Someone stole my first adapter at a hotel a 2 years back. Stupid id***t. Cost me a bomb to get my current one back then. That's why I have to pry it open to fix it this time.

Well i remember there's compatible adapter brand Macally selling for around RM150.

Are we only referring to power adapters for 'mobile' Mac machines? [iBook, PowerBook, etc etc?] Or are we also referring to those of the G2/G3/G4/G5s too?

Andf thank GOD I ain't having this problem with my machine but Good Luck to u guys and have fun dismantling - afterall, it's a part of one of your hobbies? *grins*

Duck tape:

Duct tape

@yetieater,
That's not a duck tape. That's uhm.. a TAPED DUCK!

lol... alrite... i'll remember to put quote mark next time... "duck tape".

---

Added on May 8, 2007, 11:27 pmlol, just done the operation... here's the result. but i'm yet to test it



This post has been edited by wei: May 8 2007, 11:27 PM

How long you took from the time you crack it till you tape it back? 2 hours?

Man...that was a bad crack there.....uhhh sakit.....now having 2nd tots of doing that to my baby power adapter...

err.... actually I lost count, it's like once a blue moon i will take it out and crack it for few minutes and put it back to storage. Lastnight I went all the way with hammering, and yes, it open up. After it opened up then I realised why it's so hard to open. It's superglued almost every corner...

@wei,
So have u tested if it'll work? There are pros and cons to the adaptor being so 'difficult' to crack open. In fact, I think it's good - I certainly don't expect the wiring inside to die on me (but it obviously did for some of u guys) and I certainly expect the thing to be hardy from all the carrying around....

Speaking of which, is it ok for the MBP to use the MB's charger? (MBP = 85w and MB = 60w)

You guys can see here:-
http://forum.saberkas.net/index.php?showtopic=382

It has been so many try already back then.

---

Added on May 9, 2007, 9:57 amYou guys can see here:-
http://forum.saberkas.net/index.php?showtopic=382

It has been so many try already back then.

This post has been edited by AppleMacUser: May 9 2007, 09:58 AM

Guys, with all the reports of power adapters exploding and batteries catching fire; are you sure you want to do this?

Sometimes, it's cheaper to spend a little. Certainly safer.

Sometimes, it's good to have an extra working adapter just for rainy day. Ofcourse, use with caution.


And it's working fine.

This post has been edited by wei: May 10 2007, 09:04 AM

Power Adapters exploding? Never heard of that. Only heard batteries catching fire...

I do agree on this. But some of us here do not have the liberty to spent money easily. The only option is to repair it (by hook or by crook... DIY). So I think, this is the best way for those on a low income.... like me (sigh)

To my surprise, even after my own DIY on my adaptors, it still good and running for the 2nd year now

@AppleMacUser,
If it works then good. Just be cautious when ur using it - and ensure the tape doesn't melt due to heat.

Also, definition of 'low income' is unique to most individuals. In my opinion, most of us would say we're earning enough - but hey, at the very least u have sufficient $ to get urself a computer. What about families (of 4!) who lives of RM1k per month?

Be thankful with what u have

Thank you for your concern. After 2 of my adaptor gone KO, I am now become so darn particular of its well-being and the usage itself. I am thankful what I have earn now but the fact that I cant afford to buy a new adaptor when you most needed is very much disappoint me.....

No worries... I got 2 of it now and working as good as it is...

Hi guys, I finally summoned enough courage to crack open my power adapter (well, after the power adapter spitting out fire sparks!).


Totally burnt out power adapter.

Got it open with a hammer, screwdriver & both my feet to hold the adapter while I hammer it furiously. Did it in 30 mins time and carelessly poked my palm bleeding while trying to pry it open with the screwdriver. Dang. But finally made it to work again and type this entry.



Looks a bit ugly but what to do...wanna save $$$$

This post has been edited by Timber: Jun 6 2007, 11:10 AM

MacBook 60W Magsafe Adapter RM499 .

---

Added on June 6, 2007, 12:57 pmi would recommend u all to use saw to cut it apart .

This post has been edited by BridgestoneRE711: Jun 6 2007, 12:57 PM

power adapter no risk of exploding la, melting down maybe. Biggest hazard with a cracked adapter like that would be frying some tikus, assuming ur smart enough not to use ur finger to poke it.

Haha anyway, i oso think shouldve used saw to cut it open la. With a huge crack like that <(no pun intended), so unsightly beside ur nice mac.

Saw? easy to say then done, have both of you tried before?
Like I said, the diificult part not opening the casing, but saperating the internal from the casing.

Yes Wei, it was very difficult to separate the internal with the casing. It turns out that there is some kind of alluminium heat sink that is hard glued to the casing and the circuit board itself. I took great care opening it...that's when I poked my hand bleeding.