Apple Laptop Power Adapter
By Abby Johns onWhen I first purchased my iBook I was thrilled to see that the power adapter had a light on it that let you know when it was connected and when it was actually charging my laptop with a green and orange light respectively.I was a little disappointed with how short the cord was, but it was long enough for me to use the laptop in bed while it was plugged into the wall, I just had to sit close to an outlet in class if my computer was low on power.I thought that the design of the part of the adapter that plugs into the wall was cool with fold out pins and a built in way to wind up the cord, but I would soon discover that these two options would become bothersome in the long run.Many times when I would try to plug the adapter into the wall the pins would fold into the body of the adapter, so I would have to position in just right to keep this from happening.I think that winding the cord up may have caused the delecate wires inside to break faster that they would have if it hadn't been wound up all the time.My adapter lasted 2 years before the wires connecting the part of the adapter that connects to my computer and the cord broke off cleanly.There are other places where you can purchase an adapter for cheaper that might last longer, but for an adapter that comes with the laptop, it is pretty good to go for at least a year or two.
Thank you for the information on this adapter. You would think Apple of all companies would be smart enough to make the cord longer so you do not have to sit right next to the outlet.
I have used a laptop for many years now. I know that adapters for any laptop has a limited life span. Laptops which are used a bunch often use up the adapter quicker. I am not sure about apple laptops since I have never used one, but I know the norm for laptop cords is 1 to 2 years depending on use. I have learned the hard way not to wind the cords up. This stretches and can pull loose or tear protective covering on the cord. Thanks for all the information about this particular laptop cord.
I got my first Apple laptop in 2002 after having desktops (also from Apple). The power adapter is actually two pieces: the one you describe is only half the length. If you look in the box that it came in you might find the other half. It actually is quite innovative because you can take a shorter cord with you if you travel a lot, or you can plug the longer part into it and have a long cord to leave at home. The two prongs that fold into the square part (that you have had trouble plugging into the wall because they fold inward) can actually be slid off of the square part and then you attach the rest of the cord. It's much more durable this way too, and longer of course!
I too am so surprised about the cord!!!!