Magsafe: Use the correct/matching power supply charger with your Mac, not a less powered one from another Mac.

This happened with my previous Macbook Pro as well, though it took around 2 years for the cable to start turning yellow and eventually fraying. I bought my Macbook new from an Apple store around March/April 2017, so it hasnt even been a full year yet.

The connectors, made of scratch-proof stainless steel, now look more sophisticated. The new, third version of one of the most popular cables on the market Anker Powerline+ III has changed its design and internal structure. Other related hardware problems (optional):Ĭheck battery status: Hold option/alt key down while clicking on the battery icon in the menu bar, top right corner. Hello, My Macbook Pro charger is turning yellow near the connector (see below photo). Anker Powerline+ III Best USB-C to Lightning cable Check the price. Will not hurt the machine resetting if it's not broken. If the battery is not charged (from like letting it sleep too long), let the Mac charge up awhile afterwards. Problems solved: Fans blowing with no activity, machine is not booting, power button pressed and nothing happens, problems with indicators, Magsafe has wrong lights, battery is not charging, monitor and graphics issues etc. Disconnect other non-Apple and external hardware except (if applicable) a mouse and keyboard until your finished repairing your machine.

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