THANK YOU!!! Worked for me. Used a toothbrush I was given on an international flight, dipped it in a cap of alcohol and scrubbed both the charger port and the computer port (with the port facing the ground, so nothing would drip into the computer). Used a cotton swab to dry everything. Plugged the charger into the port and no more red hot connection. Previously, I could hear the connection arc, which I originally thought was the hard drive. I took it in for inspection at the Apple store months ago and was handed by the manager to their "top genius," but he was unable to duplicate the problem. Seems to me there should have been a bulletin on this issue and he should have known about this, as it is a fire hazard.
Thanks for the advise! At first I was sceptical, because my charger was so damn hot, I was sure there is some malfunction is going on. But after I cleaned the connector and the socket, everything got back to normal... I used ammonia instead of spirit. Both the connector and the socket now shine as new.
I've owned several MacBooks and this has proven to be a common problem. The magsafe port on first one got so hot that it literally melted parts of the connector. The others have had similar issues, although not to that extreme. Eventually I realized that cleaning the connector port is the equivalent of required maintenance on a MacBook. These get dirty and if not kept clean will create electrical resistance which causes the connections to heat up, causing more resistance and heat, etc., etc. It's basically a feedback loop that just keeps getting worse if not caught in time. Obviously, it's best to catch it before any damage is done, so keep an eye on the connectors and keep everything clean. If your charger pins get sticky and you can't get them working smoothly, replace the charger ASAP. Otherwise it will eventually do other damage. (Don't ask me how I know...)
Wise words. Absolutely agree. I have been using my MacBook for so many years. But never occurred to me that the plugs get that hot or could get stuck! Hence this video, hopefully can help others remedy this or best yet, proven it from happening in the first like you said.
My laptop is almost a month that i never used because my magsafe is not working and then i saw this vlog, omg! Thank you so so much for saving my life.🥰
My Mac book Pro was not charging. i bought a new charger and i thought at first it was the charger but still no sign of a light or life. After looking closely it looked like the pins had burnt out. I was about to crawl under my bed and cry then i thought i will see what the UA-cam GODS say. I was blessed with your video. After cleaning with alcohol and an earbud it started to work. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Hey so glad it managed to help you. This is one of the best story I ave heard so far. Thats' why I make these videos. So glad it helped. Thank you for sharing!
Same issue, replaced my power adapter last year. Noticed the cable was yellowing near the MagSafe connection and the connection as well as the area near it on my 2014 MacBook were insanely hot. Cleaned up with isopropyl alcohol and what a difference. This is probably why I ended up with the dreaded logic board issue requiring the AppleThunderboltNHI.kext driver to be shut down with every update. Thank you for extending the life and safety of this great computer.
Yes, still on a 2013, just cleaned the plug. I've had the overheating problem for a long time now. Even some pins burnt (the two on each side). It seems I could have cleaned these at least now and let's see what happens. Thanks!
I have been an Apple user since 1981. My primary device is an iPhone X, but I also routinely use: 2 - 2007 iMacs iPhone 4s iPhone 5 These are ancient devices in the computer world. I was still using a 1998 MacBook until 2010, and it had been through a car wreck and had the screen completely detached except for one tiny wire connecting the keyboard. Apple makes tough, long-lasting products, which is why I love them!
Lucas Penick wow. 😮 I’ve been using Macs since 2010. Prior to that had iPods and iPhones. Haven’t updated my MacBook since 2013 ever since the keyboard and lack of RAM options. Both have finally been updated. But not a fan of the Touch Bar or the crazy high price tag. iPhone X user and again, since removing 3D Touch made me reluctant to upgrade. Might use it for years to come like my MacBook Pro 😕
made my day. It was heating up and a cleaning helped . many thanks for sharing. Did not realise the pins go in.. that pushing in and out for few times.. did the trick. Also after the cleaning, when you try to pull the port it will take more force to pull it out. This means it is stuck properly and hence no heat loss and better charging...
thanks.. one question are all the pins at the same level. I see mine 1 and 5 are protruding more out..and 2,3 and 4 a little depressed. As it will still heating the adapter.. wanted to check the level of the pins. Than you.
Awesome, tried some IPA and a toothbrush and this seemed to fix it. Makes sense, if only part of the connectors are making contact it would be similar to running high current through a thin wire, it would heat up. If it's REALLY little contact, it could possibly generate enough heat to melt the cable or damage the connector permanently.
tried this and currently, its not to hot to touch. hope it stays this way so i can use my macbook air again. Glad to see your video. more power to everyone!
Thank you Joe. I have MACBOOK PRO mid 2014. It has not missed a beat and still going strong. I've had this problem since new with charger. Also boiling hot on the white box part of charger, (sorry dont know correct terminology). I often have it plugged into a new power board with 6 outlets. I't doesn't get as hot if I plug it into the wall socket directly, but still hot.
Hi Jeanette. My late 2013 still running here too making these UA-cam videos. :) Mines pretty much plugged all the time too through extension power board like yourself. My charger itself isn’t burnt or overly hot. The white “box” casing. Only on the MagSafe plug itself when connected to the body of the MacBook. As long as nothing is burnt on your plugs charger or the MacBook. I guess it’s OK that it does get hot. Only when it’s burnt that’s worrying.
Thank you so much, first it was hot yellowing wires, then a super hot charging head. I was confused because there was no obstruction in the connection, and the pins were barely burnt. After loosening the pins using a ruler, the charger is now noticeably cooler to touch. Thanks!
@@JoeLamOfficial Can relate, in the recent months I usually keep my mac plugged in. One day I drained the battery and charged it. And i was worrying why the charger head was so hot. I was wondering if it was just me not remembering after a while or it really was not normal. then i came across your video then *boom*. It worked, it is still warmer than it was new but at least it somewhat worked and made it less severe. :)
@@JoeLamOfficial Agree, in addition to that, the heat produced by the charger head should also be related to the use of the laptop, it's normal for it to get hot when doing something CPU intensive because high energy + high temperature of the laptop itself. And I guess it could be a bit less warm when it is in sleep mode.
Wow, that's great to hear! Taking care of small issues can often make a huge difference. Glad to know the cleaning did the trick. Enjoy your now fully functional device! 😄
You're still using your late 2013 MacBook Pro, too? Like I said in another comment, for me it's still perfectly fine. The only thing which bothers me is the battery. I consider to get a change, despite the high price...
Yup still rocking it to this date. Same. Battery only lasts around 3 hours, web browsing and UA-cam. That’s the only annoying thing. And fan constantly on. Probably dust build up or just modern websites 4K video and editing pushing the chip to the limit compared to earlier years. Will try and hold out till M2 or M3 Laptops 😆
I’ve been using my MacBook Air since 2016 and still working great. Charger is starting to heat up some when charging. Will check the connectors! Thanks!
Thanks for this vid! I tried your solutions (cotton bud with alcohol plus an old toothbrush on the charger head and the socket on the Macbook itself) and they seem to have worked a treat!
Had a MacBook through a year in Iraq. It finally went out after 9 years and was preforming great. In that time I did 0 repairs on it during that time. So they are absolutely worth the money.
Joe Lam of course. Had it all backed up because it was just getting so old. Plugged the external hd in and it was like I never lost my first one... except with less USB ports.
Worked! A some point it must be that a build up of debris can lead to over heating. I was able to clean as instructed revealing the metallic shine of the connector points male/female and my Mac is restored. If I use a higher watt power adapter meant for the Pro on my Air, it does heat up a bit more, so I just won’t do that anymore. It’s possible this was always in the design, but since the machines are aged and still work well, won’t interchange MagSafes anymore.
My Mac charger has burn circles around the power area where you specified ... going to clean it like you suggested and see what happens Thank you for this video!
Edit: my wife's magsafe had burnt out a few times, and I had cleaned it for her a few times. This time one of the spring-loaded power connectors would not spring back. There must be so much junk down inside it that it just won't come back. So I tried soldering a pin to it to pull it back out, which worked, but then it got stuck down there again. So I added more solder to the pin itself, so the height of it was raised to just below the other pins. Now it works well again (but for how long!). I read that ground noise in the power can cause the power adaptor to switch off, so if you have that issue, apparently you can disconnect it for 60 seconds, and it will reset itself.
Hey thanks for chiming in with your experience regarding the MagSafe. Didn't know about the reset method. Thanks for sharing. Is it risky adding solder to the pin?
My replacement cable started doing this, was just about to order a new one, I watched your video and realized one of the pins on the end was stuck. A little poking and it released, problem solved! Soo stoked I had to leave a comment hah. Thanks. 🤘
I don’t think there’s such a cable from USB C to MagSafe (Version 1). On my latest MacBook Pro M1 Max 16” or newer MacBook Air, Apple makes one for it but that’s MagSafe version 3. I don’t think anyone makes a USB C to the MagSafe since it’s a Apple standard.
@@JoeLamOfficial thank you for the update. After much searching, that is about what I found too. I did, however, find a short MagSafe (v1) plug with a female USB C end. I can plug that into a USB C cable to achieve near the same. Again, thank you for the information and the great video!
Is it too hot to touch? It's normal for it to get a bit hotter when under load and charging the battery at the same time though. As long its' not burnt etc. It's within tolerance.
A great hint, started to be insanely hot. Googled a bit and came across this video. It is unbelievable, that even despite it looks clean and shiny, there is heating, but once you use some alcohol, then no more. It is still pretty warm, but not crazy hot. Of course, if to consider how much power goes through these tiny pins, the heating is a part of design.
That's true, it's normal that they get hot but some people say their port is actually burnt etc which is not normal, especially when there's trap dirt?
I was looking for this for a while. There are burnt marks both on the charger pins and magsafe connector in my MacBook Air. Should I replace both of these?
It’s easy enough to buy a new charger but I’m not sure there’s an easy way to change the charging port on your MacBook? 😕 try cleaning and pressing the pins in and out to see if that will give you a better connection? Is it charging OK?
Had the same issue, and actually it's not that difficult to replace the charging port. Search for "Magsafe 2 DC in-board replace", ifixit has great guides on how to do it. I have the same MBP as Joe, and got my spare DC in-board for around 20EUR.
Hello Joe!! Such a wonderful video. Just received my macbook m2 air last week, but a few days ago I unexpectedly noticed that the magsafe charging head was showing a black substance and blackening the charging port on my macbook. Fortunately, the charging is still going smoothly. I tried the method you provided and it did recede a bit. I also went to Apple support and they said it doesn't matter as long as magsafe is still working normally. I'm now distressed and wonder if I can return this macbook since it is within the return period.
Hey - is it charred or dirt that's accumulate on the pins or the MacBook port. Normally it shouldn't really be like this. Personally, if I have some doubt I rather they replaced it, just to see if it makes a difference. Although there's warranty but doubt they would replace the port if there's no obvious issue affecting the machine. Therefore, I rather take a chance and see if another new machine will have the same issue?
I have a mid 2012 and it still works great the only issue I’ve had is it burns out charger connector every 8-9 months I’ve replaced both the chargers and the charging boards (internal charger connector laptop side) but it still happens it gets so hot that the power pins no longer spring back and make contact. I do use it everyday for many hrs I’m thinking it must be drawing a lot of current.
Hi Ryan, thanks for your comment. That is very concerning. I wonder why it happens on your charger/logic board. I've been using my daily for 8-10 hours for the past 6-7 years also. Drive it hard often with external displays monitors and projectors with heavy applications. Often draw lots of power from the charger especially under load and charging at the same time. Is it a magsafe 1 or 2 type charger on your Mac?
Thank you for this! My macbook suddenly stopped charging. I did everthing. Cleaned the pins, reset SMC, even opened it and reset the battery. Was about ready to order new battery or charger. Lol. About the overheating..Will update my comment later. I thought all along its just normal for the connector to be very hot.
Thanks so much! I got this problem but my charger is not original! This is the second one that i buy and the plastic box got burned, still works but i am afraid to use it like that and damage my mac so i order a new one! Anyway i will clean it and try your tips
Hey there. Hope it works and solves your problem. Definitely glad to hear that you found out that it’s not original and stop using it. They are dangerous those fake ones! 😱
Great video. I've had to buy a replacement 85w MagSafe 2 Power Adapter last summer because the wires got more exposed. I was charging the MacBook Pro (mid 2015 year) next to the window on several hot summer days back then and I noticed that the rubber casing of the wire (if thats what its called?) started to change colour from white to yellow and eventually, several parts of the wires started to get exposed at an exponential rate. I read about these MagSafe 2 Power Adapters online and several people have been experiencing similar problems, regarding the quality of Apple's accessories. The computers are excellent, but I can't help but think that there's been a bit of cost-cutting with the accessories for Apple's computers.
Hi thanks for sharing your experience. I also didn't mention that I had to replace one of mine too since it just randomly went bang - literally. No sign of wear anything or any other previous signs. That's why I never even noticed that they get this hot or suspected any issue since the plug, cable and sleeve looked fine. It's definitely a lot cooler now the connector. 🤔
@@JoeLamOfficial Wow, its good that you didn't get injured from that bang! Keep up the great work and stay safe from this pandemic, your cables and your S65's rod bearings!
What was the main issue that caused the yellowing because I’m on my second MagSafe 2 charger and it’s yellowing now, I use a 2015 MacBook Pro retina and I’m on Mojave
Solved the problem by alot, one of pin stuckout...hopefully continue that way. Thankz...!!! Mine always cleaned not knowing stuck pin can lead to HOT issue...
Hi There! Thanks for your video. I'm using my 2010 MacBookPro, and a borrowed MagSafe from another older version of the macbookpro. It's the actual adapter, and not the peg that gets burning hot. Do you think it may be the same problem, or am I using a wrong charger? Thanks!
Hi there. Few things I want to understand. Is it a magsafe 1 or 2 adapter? Is it the same power output? Eg with my Magsafe 2 there are different power versions. Eg. like 45w or 85w. The adapter does get quite hot too but just double check if it's a genuine adapter? Some counterfeit ones are very dangerous and could run too hot. If you search online for "fake magsafe 2 charger".
I have found the port on macbook which has the magnet accumulated fine metallic particles which did not allow the connector to seat properly. This causes excessive resistance hence the high temperature. Also a week battery will need the full 45watt current to constantly charge also causing excessive heat.
thank you so much for this video! my sister gave me this mac after she got a new one and i noticed this issue and hated it, so kudos to you for this dude :))
Hi there. Glad to hear this video helped you. Thank you for watching and letting me know. Really appreciate the feedback. Have a great day and stay safe :)
Hello Sir, I am still using this macbook and it's charger tip got burned. I wanna ask you that can we use another way to charge it like Thunderbolt port.
great tip. mine usually heats up after 5 minutes of plugging the charger and i can barely touch it which is why i charge it when it's off. btw, my charger is a 60W for a MBP RD (early 2015). anywyay, cleaned the charging port and the T-connector (even the surrounding area) with the cotton swap. It seemed to have work. since i can press the T-connected with both my fingers without getting "burned". I was tempted to buy a new charger but had to do a search here and there for possible solutions/workaround and that's when i stumbled upon your video. as a side note, i'm not sure if installing TG Pro also helped. I set the fan from "system" to "Auto Boost"..
Same here. After cleaning it’s still hot but not as bad as before it seems. Mines 85w. I guess it also depends if there’s heavy load and charging from flat.
just an update. Not sure why I never tried this. I used the same charger (MagSafe 2 60W) on an MBP RD 15", less than 10 minutes, the T-connector heated up and I can barely touch it for more than 1 minute which was the same on my MBP RD 13" I also felt a slight static on the surface of my MBP RD when i was charging it so definitely something is wrong. The MBP RD 15" charger has no issues (heatin gup) when I used it's original charger (MagSafe 2 60W) on my MBP RD 13". It does heat up but not like the other charger. Culprit: Charger issue
I have tried using the MacBook Air charger before, it's slower but doesn't heat up. It's only when the connection isn't quite right, like mine here - that's when it gets super hot (for me) at least.
Hey Mate While charging and working at the same time mcbook air 2017 as well as magsafe 2 and adapter heats up like hell.There is almost no dirts on ports.Still cleaned it and its heating up less now but only on charge.When working and charging the heat is excessive.Any explanation
Hello Adnan, if your ports are clean, pins are moving freely and no burnt marks. I wouldn't worry too much if it all looks good. Mine's still hot, but not as much compared to before, but it does get hot trying to charge from low power, under heavy load and driving the internal Mac screen plus external monitor
Hey, really nice video! I've just known that the pins are loaded with spring from your video. However, I tried to clean it the way you did (with a plastic ruler) but the pin seem to get stuck in a deeper position, as if it's being held back by something (presumably gunk) or the springs are just busted. Do you have any idea how to pull them out into its original position again? ive tried using pincers but the ones i have are way too big for the pins lol. Id appreciate it if you have any other idea
@@ferdinand.bumpliz Yeah try a bit more hopefully it will get in there. Just a thought though, make sure you wait till it's dried out and stuff. probably not good idea to mix the rubbing alcohol with the electricity.
Kudos to you as well. I have same mac since 6 years 👌🏾. But my ports and charger’s power pins are busted. I don’t know how to clean them safely as I really don’t wanna ruin my mac. It would be nice if you can show how clean the busted ones as well. Because your mac’s ports seems as good as new. Also make some more cleaning and maintenance video. 👌🏾
Pathik Desai Hi Pathik. Thanks for checking out my video. Amazing that yours is still running too after all this time. I’m still driving mine daily. When you say busted pins? How bad is it? I’m not sure if there an easy way to fix it if it’s damaged. My method only works for dirt and grime to clean up. Does yours still charge?
Joe Lam I used your method and because of it. It’s charging now. So I can do little work daily. So thanks to you again. Both me power pins are having black outline still. After cleaning as well. It was so bad that the plastic housing on those pins also melted from ends.
Glad to hear its' working for you. BTW, sorry for the late reply. Despite having all the notifications on, using desktop and mobile UA-cam Studio apps, comments just don't get notified and I have to periodically manually go through messages to see what I have missed. :(
@@JoeLamOfficial I understand the pain. My phone does that with instagram. Any who, keep up the good work. More cleaning and maintenance videos awaited. You could make one on how to clean keyboard and oil on display. Just a suggestion :p. Thanks for all the help.
This was really helpful, I thought my Mac charger was faulty, I didn’t realise the pins were stuck inside, so I brought it out with a ruler now it’s working fine.. Thanks for this
I have a LATE 2012 MacBook Pro with the "Service Battery" notification.....now, the charger gets SUPER 🔥 HOT, exactly like this video explained. I have all the tools and iFixIt Tutorial , but need to order the A1425 Battery (very challenging to find it). Concerns are: -- Will Battery be correct --- Do I need a new charging port too? Thanks to anyone that can help with advice. Stay well!
JUST an UPDATE: Two of the pins are not cooperating...lol. They are severely stuck. I will look into getting another 60W MagSafe Charger and ordering the Battery (if I can only find a trusted A1425 Battery for MacBookPro Late 2012 13 Inch Retina....
Woah. Goodluck with the battery replacement. Mine says service required too but it still runs fairly well and most of the time I'm plugged in anyway. I might tackle the battery swap one day, but for now. I can't afford to break anything, so I won't risk it. Let me know how you get with it?
@@JoeLamOfficial Thanks for responding. Yes, that's me fear : destroying my MacBookPro. Lol. I am going to start with a Replacemenr Charging Adapter (since the pins ARE INDEED beyond repair). I've gone 4 years with the "Service Battery" alert...*with not issues*. Just this new HOTNESS. I will certainly give an update. I am an American, living on Botswana, so it's not easy getting parts sometimes. Thanks again for responding. Stay well!
@@JoeLamOfficial By the way, what's the name of that piece on the adapter? I am an American that moved to Africa and need that little converter for the adapter. Many thanks!
OMG OMG This is exactly what happens to my MacBook Air so I will do what you advise in your video and I'll let you know if it works for me or not. Thanks a lot
@@JoeLamOfficial I did ,and Yeap it was actually really dirty I cleaned it with alcohol as you suggested, however is keep getting so hot from time to time , it's not all the time though. I have Mac Book Air 2013 and I only use it with OFFICE (word. PDF) and I teach via ZOOM so I don't think is because of any app. Thanks for your help
@@yessicamunoz2061 it depends I guess. If it’s low on battery and using heavily, it tends to heat up more. It could also be a dusty fans. Less efficient in cooling. So even lighter tasks build up more heat. More power draw. More heat overall.
@@JoeLamOfficial sorry Joe it's me again yes i did what you suggested however after a couple of days I keep on experiencing issues when charging my laptop then on the screen the battery charge icon shows 100% charge in red and then suddenly turned off with no charge at all, OMG I have to continue pushing the charger towards the laptop and sometimes works I decided to buy a new charger so I hope that is the issue if not I am really going to die without my MAC OMG if you have any extra tip for that please meanwhile I get the new charger on April 22nd
Is the pin on the charger oK? Sounds strange about the 100% then cutting off. How old is the battery and how many cycles has it been through? Sounds bit like an issue with the battery? I’m just guessing here with limited info.
I have a macbook from 2010. Still using it but its starting to really become obsolete. I have literally had 6 chargers burn out from that one. I replaced the port in the computer myself. That meant removing everything including the mother board. Right now its working with no issues. I recently got a 15inch macbook 2015 for free. The reason was the keyboard and trackpad would stop working sporadically. When this happened i would use a usb keyboard and mouse. Solution: i installed Ubuntu. Now no issues with keyboard. Linux uses whatevery system is availble. There are two systems inside a mac. But the mac os is only able to access the one which breaks down. Linux seems to use the any or both im not sure. I was so surprised that it works now on a differnt os. I cannot understand for the cost of a mac why these issues with hardware are so common
Wow 2010! I thought my 2013 machine that I'm typing on right now is old. I wonder if the MagSafe has anything to do with it - the fact that it fails quite often or has issues. The semi loose connection or quick disconnect causes shorts/heats perhaps? (I'm just speculating.) The keyboard has been known to fail. A common issue with the butterfly design. I haven't heard much about the track pad failing however.
There are springs fitted behind the pins to maintain a solid connection. When they become stuck, it can lead to overheating due to arcing and excessive heat generation. Therefore, cleaning and pushing them may help to loosen them up again. That's what I did with mine.
Absolutely superb! I had almost given up on my charger and after watching this , I tried pushing back those pins and it started working again! Thanks a ton! you just saved by $100 (Rs. 7500). Kudos!
I'm using a 2nd hand macbook pro mid-2009...recently, the tip of the charger heats up every time I charge it...I turned off the macbook while charging and it doesn't heat up anymore
Thanks for the info. I original one blew up already. Just went bang one day. And the one I’m using now was bought from UK Apple store a few years back. I think it’s already the current latest one.
I did clean the pins because me pinkies are getting fried. Scary. Great video imaging. Like it a lot. Thanks, I'll keep investigating it because I know this isn't good.
Hi Terry. It's OK if it's hot but not too hot to the point where the ports or pins have burnt marks on them. Therefore I think it's good to keep eye out. But yeah, mine is super hot too. I wonder if the new USB Type-C charging on newer MacBooks have this problem.
You could try cleaning it like in the video. Are the pins stuck? If the pins don’t move freely after cleaning It’s likely you will need to buy a new one just to be safe Especially if you have already noticed burn marks.
I've been buying cheap knock off power supplies on ebay. Run super hot, pins burn, only last about 2 months. Guess I am going to have to spring for a genuine apple charger. Hopefully I haven't damaged the magsafe port on the computer again sucks replacing those!
Wow, it's brave of you to try third-party chargers! You never know what you might encounter. Speaking of chargers, I'm using the genuine adapter, and I've noticed that it also tends to get quite hot. Just something to keep in mind. Thanks for sharing your experience! Any other update?
I have same problem what should i do my battery cycle is 1200 above so mi charger pin is overheated when its turn on and when i shutdown my mac and charge it doesn’t heat what should i do . I really need your help .please suggest me what should i do to fix it ????
Hi Nabin, over 1200 cycles? The battery is pretty much dead in this case. I've done less than 500 cycles, yet the battery only lasts around 2 or 3 hours max. When you say the pin is overheated, is it burnt? Its normal for it to get hotter when its being charged and used at the same time. As it requires more energy to power and charge at the same time. But generally if it's not overly hot or actually burn marks, it should be OK. Have you tried cleaning the pins / port and checked that they are fully extended to allow the best contact like in the video?
@@JoeLamOfficial Thank you it worked. I used hand sanitizer on paper and clean the port as well as charger pin and now it doesn’t heat as before thank you soo much I appreciate your quick response and you are the best once again i want to thank you for all this 🙂
@@JoeLamOfficial Thanks for checking! I'll download that. My MacBook is from 2013. I was able to get it to charge by cleaning everything with 90% alcohol and moving to another outlet... but I'm sure it'll happen again. I really don't want to upgrade to the new macs because I don't like their keyboard. We'll see how long I can keep this one going :)
Hi Michelle, glad you managed to get it working again. :) Maybe wait till Apple switches over to the new Apple Silicon processors. They've gone back to the old style keyboard now days anyway. Shouldn't be a problem anymore. :)
@@JoeLamOfficial Nope, totally clean. I even cleaned it with alcohol anyway just to make sure but it still gets ridiculously hot if I charge the MBP while it's on. All of my charging cords eventually turn yellow/green near the magsafe connector which I've read is a heat issue. I think these were engineered less than perfectly.
If it's just the plastic going yellow over time from UV exposure - that's not an issue. But if it's going yellow from getting to hot and burnt. That's worrying!
@@JoeLamOfficial Update: The magsafe portion came completely off of the cord yesterday! First time I've ever had that happen! I'd purchased that cord in November so it lasted a whopping four months. What a joke.
Hi there. Try pressing the pins in and make sure they spring back out. And clean them with alcohol to see if they make a good contact with the charging port. That’s what helped with my hot MagSafe plug.
Not on the MagSafe plug with the cable. Just make sure it’s not plugged in. As long as you’re not soaking it with alcohol or water. It shouldn’t short anything. But be careful though. Or try pushing the pins in and out with a plastic tool first.
I know this is an older video. I recently was given an older MacBook Pro (A1278), but no charger. I am looking for a USB cable with the correct magsafe plug. Can anyone link to the correct Magsafe cable needed to charge my MacBook Pro laptop?
Hi Dave, I believe you need a MagSafe charger like this one - > www.apple.com/hk/shop/product/MC461B/B/apple-60w-magsafe-power-adapter-for-macbook-and-13-inch-macbook-pro pick the Wattage depending on your screen size. I believe it’s a 13’ your model?
Try cleaning it and carefully monitor and see if it's still that hot? Best to replace it though if it's damaged. Bad connection, equal shorts, more risk of heat, burnt or fire.
THANK YOU!!! Worked for me. Used a toothbrush I was given on an international flight, dipped it in a cap of alcohol and scrubbed both the charger port and the computer port (with the port facing the ground, so nothing would drip into the computer). Used a cotton swab to dry everything. Plugged the charger into the port and no more red hot connection.
Previously, I could hear the connection arc, which I originally thought was the hard drive. I took it in for inspection at the Apple store months ago and was handed by the manager to their "top genius," but he was unable to duplicate the problem. Seems to me there should have been a bulletin on this issue and he should have known about this, as it is a fire hazard.
Hey thanks for sharing your success story. Glad to hear I’m not the only one. Thank you!! 😊
Thanks for the advise! At first I was sceptical, because my charger was so damn hot, I was sure there is some malfunction is going on. But after I cleaned the connector and the socket, everything got back to normal... I used ammonia instead of spirit. Both the connector and the socket now shine as new.
Hi there. Glad it helped you too! Thank you very much for watching my video. Hope you have a great day.
I've owned several MacBooks and this has proven to be a common problem. The magsafe port on first one got so hot that it literally melted parts of the connector. The others have had similar issues, although not to that extreme. Eventually I realized that cleaning the connector port is the equivalent of required maintenance on a MacBook. These get dirty and if not kept clean will create electrical resistance which causes the connections to heat up, causing more resistance and heat, etc., etc. It's basically a feedback loop that just keeps getting worse if not caught in time. Obviously, it's best to catch it before any damage is done, so keep an eye on the connectors and keep everything clean. If your charger pins get sticky and you can't get them working smoothly, replace the charger ASAP. Otherwise it will eventually do other damage. (Don't ask me how I know...)
Wise words. Absolutely agree. I have been using my MacBook for so many years. But never occurred to me that the plugs get that hot or could get stuck! Hence this video, hopefully can help others remedy this or best yet, proven it from happening in the first like you said.
My laptop is almost a month that i never used because my magsafe is not working and then i saw this vlog, omg! Thank you so so much for saving my life.🥰
Glad I could help! Really appreciate your feedback. Hope it stays charged from now on! 😉
My Mac book Pro was not charging. i bought a new charger and i thought at first it was the charger but still no sign of a light or life. After looking closely it looked like the pins had burnt out. I was about to crawl under my bed and cry then i thought i will see what the UA-cam GODS say. I was blessed with your video. After cleaning with alcohol and an earbud it started to work. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Hey so glad it managed to help you. This is one of the best story I ave heard so far. Thats' why I make these videos. So glad it helped. Thank you for sharing!
Same issue, replaced my power adapter last year. Noticed the cable was yellowing near the MagSafe connection and the connection as well as the area near it on my 2014 MacBook were insanely hot. Cleaned up with isopropyl alcohol and what a difference. This is probably why I ended up with the dreaded logic board issue requiring the AppleThunderboltNHI.kext driver to be shut down with every update.
Thank you for extending the life and safety of this great computer.
Hey there - glad to hear this helped out your MagSafe. 🙋🏻♂️
Yes, still on a 2013, just cleaned the plug. I've had the overheating problem for a long time now. Even some pins burnt (the two on each side). It seems I could have cleaned these at least now and let's see what happens. Thanks!
Hope this helps. Same here, I never checked it since 2013 until I made this video. Since then, it seems like it's not as hot as before (for me).
I have been an Apple user since 1981. My primary device is an iPhone X, but I also routinely use:
2 - 2007 iMacs
iPhone 4s
iPhone 5
These are ancient devices in the computer world.
I was still using a 1998 MacBook until 2010, and it had been through a car wreck and had the screen completely detached except for one tiny wire connecting the keyboard.
Apple makes tough, long-lasting products, which is why I love them!
Completely forgot also I’m wearing an Apple Watch series 5, which i tend to forget I own because it’ functions so seamlessly.
Lucas Penick wow. 😮 I’ve been using Macs since 2010. Prior to that had iPods and iPhones. Haven’t updated my MacBook since 2013 ever since the keyboard and lack of RAM options. Both have finally been updated. But not a fan of the Touch Bar or the crazy high price tag. iPhone X user and again, since removing 3D Touch made me reluctant to upgrade. Might use it for years to come like my MacBook Pro 😕
made my day. It was heating up and a cleaning helped . many thanks for sharing. Did not realise the pins go in.. that pushing in and out for few times.. did the trick. Also after the cleaning, when you try to pull the port it will take more force to pull it out. This means it is stuck properly and hence no heat loss and better charging...
Sreekanth P thanks for the feedback and comment. Glad it helped! 😉
thanks.. one question are all the pins at the same level. I see mine 1 and 5 are protruding more out..and 2,3 and 4 a little depressed. As it will still heating the adapter.. wanted to check the level of the pins. Than you.
Hi Sreekanth. I just checked mine. 1 and 5 do protrude more on mine too. Whereas the middle 3 are slightly recessed. I think it’s normal.
I can't believe this actually worked, I was about to burn my house down without even knowing it. Thanks a lot friend! :)
Glad it helps. I've noticed mine doesn't get as hot either. Be vigilant. Stay safe friend.
Haha same
Awesome, tried some IPA and a toothbrush and this seemed to fix it.
Makes sense, if only part of the connectors are making contact it would be similar to running high current through a thin wire, it would heat up. If it's REALLY little contact, it could possibly generate enough heat to melt the cable or damage the connector permanently.
Hey thanks for checking out my video. Nice explanation too!
I've cleaned it a bit as your suggestion. And I think now the temperature is not as hot as before. Thanks.
Glad it helped! Thanks for sharing your experience and watching my video. Have a great day.
tried this and currently, its not to hot to touch. hope it stays this way so i can use my macbook air again. Glad to see your video. more power to everyone!
Great to hear! Thank you very much for checking out my video. Really appreciate and hope it stay cool.
Thx man ❤
Thanks! Did the Q-Tip cleaning with a little alcohol, and all is good! I was on my way to the repair shop.
Is it less hot after cleaning?
Thank you Joe. I have MACBOOK PRO mid 2014. It has not missed a beat and still going strong. I've had this problem since new with charger. Also boiling hot on the white box part of charger, (sorry dont know correct terminology). I often have it plugged into a new power board with 6 outlets. I't doesn't get as hot if I plug it into the wall socket directly, but still hot.
Hi Jeanette. My late 2013 still running here too making these UA-cam videos. :)
Mines pretty much plugged all the time too through extension power board like yourself. My charger itself isn’t burnt or overly hot. The white “box” casing. Only on the MagSafe plug itself when connected to the body of the MacBook.
As long as nothing is burnt on your plugs charger or the MacBook. I guess it’s OK that it does get hot. Only when it’s burnt that’s worrying.
Thank you so much, first it was hot yellowing wires, then a super hot charging head. I was confused because there was no obstruction in the connection, and the pins were barely burnt. After loosening the pins using a ruler, the charger is now noticeably cooler to touch. Thanks!
Glad it helped you too! I never realised mine was hot all these years as it's mainly plugged in 24/7! 🔥
@@JoeLamOfficial Can relate, in the recent months I usually keep my mac plugged in. One day I drained the battery and charged it. And i was worrying why the charger head was so hot. I was wondering if it was just me not remembering after a while or it really was not normal. then i came across your video then *boom*. It worked, it is still warmer than it was new but at least it somewhat worked and made it less severe. :)
Glad it helped. I mean it's normal for it to get hot or warm but in my case it literally felt like burning. 🔥
@@JoeLamOfficial Agree, in addition to that, the heat produced by the charger head should also be related to the use of the laptop, it's normal for it to get hot when doing something CPU intensive because high energy + high temperature of the laptop itself. And I guess it could be a bit less warm when it is in sleep mode.
True. Depending on ambient temperature and if charging from a low power state.
I even took it to the computer shop, they were insisting me to buy a new charger. I found tiny bits of paper and some dust. Thank you .. This helped.
Glad I could help! Thank you very much for your feedback. 🙏🏼
I had this same problem but I have an MacBook Pro 2015 15" cleaned the port with a little eucalyptus alcohol and it's fine now
Thanks, just cleaning the Magsafe connector, and port basically fixed it entirely!
Wow, that's great to hear! Taking care of small issues can often make a huge difference. Glad to know the cleaning did the trick. Enjoy your now fully functional device! 😄
My MagSafe 2 connector just got super hot and would no longer light up or charge my mac. I unplugged it and exercised the pins and now it works!
Glad it worked for you too :D thanks for watching.
You're still using your late 2013 MacBook Pro, too? Like I said in another comment, for me it's still perfectly fine. The only thing which bothers me is the battery. I consider to get a change, despite the high price...
Yup still rocking it to this date. Same. Battery only lasts around 3 hours, web browsing and UA-cam. That’s the only annoying thing.
And fan constantly on.
Probably dust build up or just modern websites 4K video and editing pushing the chip to the limit compared to earlier years.
Will try and hold out till M2 or M3 Laptops 😆
This genius changed my life., more than he will ever know. Thanks again, Joe!
Thank you for your comment.
I’ve been using my MacBook Air since 2016 and still working great. Charger is starting to heat up some when charging. Will check the connectors! Thanks!
Mona Leonard hi there. Hope it keeps working. I’ve been using mine since 2014. 🤣
Thanks for this vid! I tried your solutions (cotton bud with alcohol plus an old toothbrush on the charger head and the socket on the Macbook itself) and they seem to have worked a treat!
Hey thanks for letting me know it worked for you. Really happy this video helped.
Had a MacBook through a year in Iraq. It finally went out after 9 years and was preforming great. In that time I did 0 repairs on it during that time. So they are absolutely worth the money.
Tyler Richardson awesome stuff! Did you replace it with a new MacBook at the end?
Joe Lam of course. Had it all backed up because it was just getting so old. Plugged the external hd in and it was like I never lost my first one... except with less USB ports.
Tyler Richardson how you finding the keyboard. Any different? Mines also crapping out a little. Almost time to upgrade.
Worked! A some point it must be that a build up of debris can lead to over heating. I was able to clean as instructed revealing the metallic shine of the connector points male/female and my Mac is restored. If I use a higher watt power adapter meant for the Pro on my Air, it does heat up a bit more, so I just won’t do that anymore. It’s possible this was always in the design, but since the machines are aged and still work well, won’t interchange MagSafes anymore.
My Mac charger has burn circles around the power area where you specified ... going to clean it like you suggested and see what happens
Thank you for this video!
Hey there. Hope this helps. Does it look like there dirt or the pins are stuck?
Edit: my wife's magsafe had burnt out a few times, and I had cleaned it for her a few times. This time one of the spring-loaded power connectors would not spring back. There must be so much junk down inside it that it just won't come back. So I tried soldering a pin to it to pull it back out, which worked, but then it got stuck down there again. So I added more solder to the pin itself, so the height of it was raised to just below the other pins. Now it works well again (but for how long!).
I read that ground noise in the power can cause the power adaptor to switch off, so if you have that issue, apparently you can disconnect it for 60 seconds, and it will reset itself.
Hey thanks for chiming in with your experience regarding the MagSafe. Didn't know about the reset method. Thanks for sharing. Is it risky adding solder to the pin?
My replacement cable started doing this, was just about to order a new one, I watched your video and realized one of the pins on the end was stuck. A little poking and it released, problem solved! Soo stoked I had to leave a comment hah. Thanks. 🤘
Glad to hear it worked for you too. Thanks for watching my video and sharing the story. ☺️
Can you link to a replacement cable (preferably USB C to magsafe for MacBook A1278)?
I don’t think there’s such a cable from USB C to MagSafe (Version 1). On my latest MacBook Pro M1 Max 16” or newer MacBook Air, Apple makes one for it but that’s MagSafe version 3. I don’t think anyone makes a USB C to the MagSafe since it’s a Apple standard.
@@JoeLamOfficial thank you for the update. After much searching, that is about what I found too. I did, however, find a short MagSafe (v1) plug with a female USB C end. I can plug that into a USB C cable to achieve near the same. Again, thank you for the information and the great video!
I did follow your advice...helped on the connector where it gets attached to the computer, but the Magsafe power adaptor still gets hot.
Is it too hot to touch? It's normal for it to get a bit hotter when under load and charging the battery at the same time though. As long its' not burnt etc. It's within tolerance.
A great hint, started to be insanely hot. Googled a bit and came across this video. It is unbelievable, that even despite it looks clean and shiny, there is heating, but once you use some alcohol, then no more. It is still pretty warm, but not crazy hot. Of course, if to consider how much power goes through these tiny pins, the heating is a part of design.
That's true, it's normal that they get hot but some people say their port is actually burnt etc which is not normal, especially when there's trap dirt?
My Macbook Air connector got so hot I could barely touch it. Found your advice and the problem solved! Thanks a lot.
Hey. Glad it worked for you too. Same. Mine was so hot before cleaning. Thanks again.
I followed your suggestions and worked like a charm. From almost like burning hot to cold magsafe connector. Thank you and subbed.
Thanks bro. Glad to hear it worked for you too!! 🙂
You deserved a sub. That ruler trick saved me. Thanks
Hi there. Glad you found it useful. Thanks again for checking out my videos. 🙂
I was looking for this for a while. There are burnt marks both on the charger pins and magsafe connector in my MacBook Air. Should I replace both of these?
It’s easy enough to buy a new charger but I’m not sure there’s an easy way to change the charging port on your MacBook? 😕 try cleaning and pressing the pins in and out to see if that will give you a better connection? Is it charging OK?
Had the same issue, and actually it's not that difficult to replace the charging port. Search for "Magsafe 2 DC in-board replace", ifixit has great guides on how to do it. I have the same MBP as Joe, and got my spare DC in-board for around 20EUR.
Where did you manage to get the spare parts from?
@@JoeLamOfficial I was lucky to get it locally, but I have seen plenty of offers on ebay as well.
thanks joe.. same here.. i follow your advice,, now the tremendous heat is gone.....
Glad to hear it! Thanks again for checking out my video.
Hello Joe!! Such a wonderful video. Just received my macbook m2 air last week, but a few days ago I unexpectedly noticed that the magsafe charging head was showing a black substance and blackening the charging port on my macbook. Fortunately, the charging is still going smoothly. I tried the method you provided and it did recede a bit. I also went to Apple support and they said it doesn't matter as long as magsafe is still working normally. I'm now distressed and wonder if I can return this macbook since it is within the return period.
Hey - is it charred or dirt that's accumulate on the pins or the MacBook port. Normally it shouldn't really be like this. Personally, if I have some doubt I rather they replaced it, just to see if it makes a difference. Although there's warranty but doubt they would replace the port if there's no obvious issue affecting the machine. Therefore, I rather take a chance and see if another new machine will have the same issue?
I have a mid 2012 and it still works great the only issue I’ve had is it burns out charger connector every 8-9 months I’ve replaced both the chargers and the charging boards (internal charger connector laptop side) but it still happens it gets so hot that the power pins no longer spring back and make contact. I do use it everyday for many hrs I’m thinking it must be drawing a lot of current.
Hi Ryan, thanks for your comment. That is very concerning. I wonder why it happens on your charger/logic board. I've been using my daily for 8-10 hours for the past 6-7 years also. Drive it hard often with external displays monitors and projectors with heavy applications. Often draw lots of power from the charger especially under load and charging at the same time.
Is it a magsafe 1 or 2 type charger on your Mac?
this is 2021 and I still have this issue with my 2015 13 inces macbook pro I am about testing this solution lets see if it will work
Hope this helps you out.
Thank you for this! My macbook suddenly stopped charging. I did everthing. Cleaned the pins, reset SMC, even opened it and reset the battery. Was about ready to order new battery or charger. Lol. About the overheating..Will update my comment later. I thought all along its just normal for the connector to be very hot.
Hopefully helps. But yeah. Keep us updated if possible. 🙂
Thanks so much! I got this problem but my charger is not original! This is the second one that i buy and the plastic box got burned, still works but i am afraid to use it like that and damage my mac so i order a new one! Anyway i will clean it and try your tips
Hey there. Hope it works and solves your problem. Definitely glad to hear that you found out that it’s not original and stop using it. They are dangerous those fake ones! 😱
Bro thankyou it worked for me i cleaned it with cotton stick and now its working fine
Happy to help and to know it worked for you too! Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. :)
Great video. I've had to buy a replacement 85w MagSafe 2 Power Adapter last summer because the wires got more exposed. I was charging the MacBook Pro (mid 2015 year) next to the window on several hot summer days back then and I noticed that the rubber casing of the wire (if thats what its called?) started to change colour from white to yellow and eventually, several parts of the wires started to get exposed at an exponential rate. I read about these MagSafe 2 Power Adapters online and several people have been experiencing similar problems, regarding the quality of Apple's accessories. The computers are excellent, but I can't help but think that there's been a bit of cost-cutting with the accessories for Apple's computers.
Hi thanks for sharing your experience. I also didn't mention that I had to replace one of mine too since it just randomly went bang - literally. No sign of wear anything or any other previous signs. That's why I never even noticed that they get this hot or suspected any issue since the plug, cable and sleeve looked fine. It's definitely a lot cooler now the connector. 🤔
@@JoeLamOfficial Wow, its good that you didn't get injured from that bang! Keep up the great work and stay safe from this pandemic, your cables and your S65's rod bearings!
I’m all well and safe. Thanks 😊 appreciate all the kind words. Stay safe too. Hopefully get to play with the car more soon. Itching for a drive.
What was the main issue that caused the yellowing because I’m on my second MagSafe 2 charger and it’s yellowing now, I use a 2015 MacBook Pro retina and I’m on Mojave
I have the same computer as yours and am sick of this problem. I now need to purchase a third power adapter! It's disgusting.
Solved the problem by alot, one of pin stuckout...hopefully continue that way. Thankz...!!!
Mine always cleaned not knowing stuck pin can lead to HOT issue...
If the pins are not making proper contact it can cause a short = more heat and hazard.
Hi There! Thanks for your video. I'm using my 2010 MacBookPro, and a borrowed MagSafe from another older version of the macbookpro. It's the actual adapter, and not the peg that gets burning hot. Do you think it may be the same problem, or am I using a wrong charger?
Thanks!
Hi there. Few things I want to understand.
Is it a magsafe 1 or 2 adapter?
Is it the same power output? Eg with my Magsafe 2 there are different power versions. Eg. like 45w or 85w.
The adapter does get quite hot too but just double check if it's a genuine adapter? Some counterfeit ones are very dangerous and could run too hot. If you search online for "fake magsafe 2 charger".
This was helpful...and who knew to check the efficiency of the magsafe? thank you!
Thank you Lesa. I didn’t either for for the past 7 years. Something that’s been in front my eyes every single day. Strange sometimes. 😅
I have found the port on macbook which has the magnet accumulated fine metallic particles which did not allow the connector to seat properly. This causes excessive resistance hence the high temperature. Also a week battery will need the full 45watt current to constantly charge also causing excessive heat.
Sadly this didn’t work for me. My changer is fine and clean but it still gets burning hot.
Hmm... Is it burnt?
thank you so much for this video! my sister gave me this mac after she got a new one and i noticed this issue and hated it, so kudos to you for this dude :))
Hi there. Glad to hear this video helped you. Thank you for watching and letting me know. Really appreciate the feedback. Have a great day and stay safe :)
Hello Sir, I am still using this macbook and it's charger tip got burned. I wanna ask you that can we use another way to charge it like Thunderbolt port.
Not possible. Unless like the newer Mac with USB C. Which model is your MacBook?
@@JoeLamOfficial Macbook Pro 15" Retina Mid 2015 intel i7
In that case, no. Only way is via the MagSafe connector unfortunately. There's no USB charging on these models.
great tip. mine usually heats up after 5 minutes of plugging the charger and i can barely touch it which is why i charge it when it's off. btw, my charger is a 60W for a MBP RD (early 2015).
anywyay, cleaned the charging port and the T-connector (even the surrounding area) with the cotton swap. It seemed to have work. since i can press the T-connected with both my fingers without getting "burned". I was tempted to buy a new charger but had to do a search here and there for possible solutions/workaround and that's when i stumbled upon your video.
as a side note, i'm not sure if installing TG Pro also helped. I set the fan from "system" to "Auto Boost"..
Same here. After cleaning it’s still hot but not as bad as before it seems. Mines 85w. I guess it also depends if there’s heavy load and charging from flat.
just an update. Not sure why I never tried this. I used the same charger (MagSafe 2 60W) on an MBP RD 15", less than 10 minutes, the T-connector heated up and I can barely touch it for more than 1 minute which was the same on my MBP RD 13"
I also felt a slight static on the surface of my MBP RD when i was charging it so definitely something is wrong.
The MBP RD 15" charger has no issues (heatin gup) when I used it's original charger (MagSafe 2 60W) on my MBP RD 13". It does heat up but not like the other charger.
Culprit: Charger issue
I have tried using the MacBook Air charger before, it's slower but doesn't heat up. It's only when the connection isn't quite right, like mine here - that's when it gets super hot (for me) at least.
For the static issue, i bought an extension cable instead of using the head. It solved the static issue.
Yeah that weird static thing is present on mine and MacBook Air. Seems to be on all models. Only when charging plugged in.
Hey Mate
While charging and working at the same time mcbook air 2017 as well as magsafe 2 and adapter heats up like hell.There is almost no dirts on ports.Still cleaned it and its heating up less now but only on charge.When working and charging the heat is excessive.Any explanation
Hello Adnan, if your ports are clean, pins are moving freely and no burnt marks. I wouldn't worry too much if it all looks good. Mine's still hot, but not as much compared to before, but it does get hot trying to charge from low power, under heavy load and driving the internal Mac screen plus external monitor
Thanks for the advice. It's effective, my connector is not that hot anymore. 👍👍
Hey. Thanks for watching. Glad to hear it helped. 🙂
Hey, really nice video! I've just known that the pins are loaded with spring from your video. However, I tried to clean it the way you did (with a plastic ruler) but the pin seem to get stuck in a deeper position, as if it's being held back by something (presumably gunk) or the springs are just busted. Do you have any idea how to pull them out into its original position again? ive tried using pincers but the ones i have are way too big for the pins lol. Id appreciate it if you have any other idea
Hi, I haven't tried but just a thought. What about some rubbing alcohol, maybe it will have to loosen the gunk?
Joe Lam i did use some while cleaning it, but maybe its just not enough. Ill ry again later, once again thank you!!
@@ferdinand.bumpliz Yeah try a bit more hopefully it will get in there. Just a thought though, make sure you wait till it's dried out and stuff. probably not good idea to mix the rubbing alcohol with the electricity.
Kudos to you as well. I have same mac since 6 years 👌🏾. But my ports and charger’s power pins are busted. I don’t know how to clean them safely as I really don’t wanna ruin my mac. It would be nice if you can show how clean the busted ones as well. Because your mac’s ports seems as good as new. Also make some more cleaning and maintenance video. 👌🏾
Pathik Desai Hi Pathik. Thanks for checking out my video. Amazing that yours is still running too after all this time. I’m still driving mine daily.
When you say busted pins? How bad is it? I’m not sure if there an easy way to fix it if it’s damaged. My method only works for dirt and grime to clean up.
Does yours still charge?
Joe Lam I used your method and because of it. It’s charging now. So I can do little work daily. So thanks to you again. Both me power pins are having black outline still. After cleaning as well. It was so bad that the plastic housing on those pins also melted from ends.
Glad to hear its' working for you. BTW, sorry for the late reply. Despite having all the notifications on, using desktop and mobile UA-cam Studio apps, comments just don't get notified and I have to periodically manually go through messages to see what I have missed. :(
@@JoeLamOfficial I understand the pain. My phone does that with instagram. Any who, keep up the good work. More cleaning and maintenance videos awaited. You could make one on how to clean keyboard and oil on display. Just a suggestion :p. Thanks for all the help.
This was really helpful, I thought my Mac charger was faulty, I didn’t realise the pins were stuck inside, so I brought it out with a ruler now it’s working fine.. Thanks for this
Glad it helped. Thanks for your feedback and watching my video. :)
Thanks man, it has worked. no overheating cleaned with hand sanitizer. thanks once again.
Hey. Glad it works. Thanks for your comment. 🙂
@@JoeLamOfficial you are welcome
02:33 I desperately need that adapter for the 60W MagSafe. Kindly share the name of it? 🙏🏾 (name of adapter piece for wall plug) Thanks
I have a LATE 2012 MacBook Pro with the "Service Battery" notification.....now, the charger gets SUPER 🔥 HOT, exactly like this video explained. I have all the tools and iFixIt Tutorial , but need to order the A1425 Battery (very challenging to find it). Concerns are:
-- Will Battery be correct
--- Do I need a new charging port too?
Thanks to anyone that can help with advice. Stay well!
JUST an UPDATE: Two of the pins are not cooperating...lol. They are severely stuck. I will look into getting another 60W MagSafe Charger and ordering the Battery (if I can only find a trusted A1425 Battery for MacBookPro Late 2012 13 Inch Retina....
Woah. Goodluck with the battery replacement. Mine says service required too but it still runs fairly well and most of the time I'm plugged in anyway. I might tackle the battery swap one day, but for now. I can't afford to break anything, so I won't risk it. Let me know how you get with it?
@@JoeLamOfficial Thanks for responding. Yes, that's me fear : destroying my MacBookPro. Lol. I am going to start with a Replacemenr Charging Adapter (since the pins ARE INDEED beyond repair). I've gone 4 years with the "Service Battery" alert...*with not issues*. Just this new HOTNESS. I will certainly give an update. I am an American, living on Botswana, so it's not easy getting parts sometimes. Thanks again for responding. Stay well!
@@JoeLamOfficial By the way, what's the name of that piece on the adapter? I am an American that moved to Africa and need that little converter for the adapter. Many thanks!
G'day, just discovered your channel and I think I've found my newest subscription! Thanks for this video mate!
Awesome, thank you for checking out my video. Appreciate the feedback!
this is actually work. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!
Hey! Glad to hear it worked for you too. Really appreciate your view and feedback.
OMG OMG This is exactly what happens to my MacBook Air so I will do what you advise in your video and I'll let you know if it works for me or not. Thanks a lot
Hope it works! Let us know how you get on whether this helps or not!
@@JoeLamOfficial I did ,and Yeap it was actually really dirty I cleaned it with alcohol as you suggested, however is keep getting so hot from time to time , it's not all the time though. I have Mac Book Air 2013 and I only use it with OFFICE (word. PDF) and I teach via ZOOM so I don't think is because of any app.
Thanks for your help
@@yessicamunoz2061 it depends I guess. If it’s low on battery and using heavily, it tends to heat up more. It could also be a dusty fans. Less efficient in cooling. So even lighter tasks build up more heat. More power draw. More heat overall.
@@JoeLamOfficial sorry Joe it's me again yes i did what you suggested however after a couple of days I keep on experiencing issues when charging my laptop then on the screen the battery charge icon shows 100% charge in red and then suddenly turned off with no charge at all, OMG I have to continue pushing the charger towards the laptop and sometimes works I decided to buy a new charger so I hope that is the issue if not I am really going to die without my MAC OMG if you have any extra tip for that please meanwhile I get the new charger on April 22nd
Is the pin on the charger oK? Sounds strange about the 100% then cutting off. How old is the battery and how many cycles has it been through? Sounds bit like an issue with the battery? I’m just guessing here with limited info.
I have a macbook from 2010. Still using it but its starting to really become obsolete.
I have literally had 6 chargers burn out from that one. I replaced the port in the computer myself. That meant removing everything including the mother board. Right now its working with no issues.
I recently got a 15inch macbook 2015 for free. The reason was the keyboard and trackpad would stop working sporadically. When this happened i would use a usb keyboard and mouse.
Solution: i installed Ubuntu. Now no issues with keyboard. Linux uses whatevery system is availble. There are two systems inside a mac. But the mac os is only able to access the one which breaks down. Linux seems to use the any or both im not sure. I was so surprised that it works now on a differnt os.
I cannot understand for the cost of a mac why these issues with hardware are so common
Wow 2010! I thought my 2013 machine that I'm typing on right now is old. I wonder if the MagSafe has anything to do with it - the fact that it fails quite often or has issues. The semi loose connection or quick disconnect causes shorts/heats perhaps? (I'm just speculating.)
The keyboard has been known to fail. A common issue with the butterfly design. I haven't heard much about the track pad failing however.
it works for me. Thank you for the help.
Great to hear! Thanks for checking out my video. Really appreciate it. 🙏🏼
I have a problem so basically one of the pins on my magsafe have been like melted or burned and I cant afforad another charger is there any solution?
Hi, that's bad. The only way is to replace the charger unfortunately if it's melted! That's dangerous.
So I don’t get it. What did you do with the pins exactly?? What does stuck pins even mean, and what does pushing in the pins mean?
There are springs fitted behind the pins to maintain a solid connection. When they become stuck, it can lead to overheating due to arcing and excessive heat generation. Therefore, cleaning and pushing them may help to loosen them up again. That's what I did with mine.
This worked for me! Thank you!!!
Hey. Glad to hear it worked for you too!!! Thanks for checking out my video 🙂
Just want to share that it worked for me too! Thanks.
Thanks for your feedback. 🙏🏼
Absolutely superb! I had almost given up on my charger and after watching this , I tried pushing back those pins and it started working again! Thanks a ton! you just saved by $100 (Rs. 7500). Kudos!
Hi Ashay, thank you for sharing your experience. Glad it helped you out! 🙏🏼 thanks again for watching.
I'm using a 2nd hand macbook pro mid-2009...recently, the tip of the charger heats up every time I charge it...I turned off the macbook while charging and it doesn't heat up anymore
Fairly normal for it to get extra hot when charging and using it at the same time as it draws more power overall.
@@JoeLamOfficial I use my macbook mostly while charging...the charger tip is fine when I touch it...only recently it heats up while charging...
Keep an eye for it. It’s normal for it to get quite hot but not if it’s burnt or yellowing any part or bulging etc.
@@JoeLamOfficial yes I wil...thank you 😊
Thanks again. :)
Thank you Joe. It worked
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and leaving me a feedback.
I resolved my through your guidelines thanks be. Bro
Glad it helped, thanks for letting me and us know it worked friend.
Apple has a replacement program for the English plug. You can get a replacement at Apple stores
Oh really? Never heard of it. Any info link or under what circumstances or eligibility? 😮
support.apple.com/en-gb/three-prong-ac-wall-plug-adapter
I was probably wrong, you have the safe version
Thanks for the info. I original one blew up already. Just went bang one day. And the one I’m using now was bought from UK Apple store a few years back. I think it’s already the current latest one.
Worked for me, thanks!👍
Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know and watching my video!!
I did clean the pins because me pinkies are getting fried. Scary. Great video imaging. Like it a lot. Thanks, I'll keep investigating it because I know this isn't good.
Hi Terry. It's OK if it's hot but not too hot to the point where the ports or pins have burnt marks on them. Therefore I think it's good to keep eye out. But yeah, mine is super hot too. I wonder if the new USB Type-C charging on newer MacBooks have this problem.
i have a bigger problem similar 1 pin is burnt and 2 pin holes are burnt can I do anything or just throw it away or go to a shop
You could try cleaning it like in the video. Are the pins stuck?
If the pins don’t move freely after cleaning
It’s likely you will need to buy a new one just to be safe
Especially if you have already noticed burn marks.
I've been buying cheap knock off power supplies on ebay. Run super hot, pins burn, only last about 2 months. Guess I am going to have to spring for a genuine apple charger. Hopefully I haven't damaged the magsafe port on the computer again sucks replacing those!
Wow, it's brave of you to try third-party chargers! You never know what you might encounter. Speaking of chargers, I'm using the genuine adapter, and I've noticed that it also tends to get quite hot. Just something to keep in mind. Thanks for sharing your experience! Any other update?
I have same problem what should i do my battery cycle is 1200 above so mi charger pin is overheated when its turn on and when i shutdown my mac and charge it doesn’t heat what should i do . I really need your help .please suggest me what should i do to fix it ????
Hi Nabin, over 1200 cycles? The battery is pretty much dead in this case. I've done less than 500 cycles, yet the battery only lasts around 2 or 3 hours max. When you say the pin is overheated, is it burnt? Its normal for it to get hotter when its being charged and used at the same time. As it requires more energy to power and charge at the same time. But generally if it's not overly hot or actually burn marks, it should be OK. Have you tried cleaning the pins / port and checked that they are fully extended to allow the best contact like in the video?
@@JoeLamOfficial Thank you it worked. I used hand sanitizer on paper and clean the port as well as charger pin and now it doesn’t heat as before thank you soo much I appreciate your quick response and you are the best once again i want to thank you for all this 🙂
@@nabinbista4178 Cool!! Glad it worked. So happy. Wanted to help others. Glad this is useful. ☺️
Thanks I'm fixing the same issue I will try your menthol tomorrow
Did it work?
It work thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback. Glad to hear that it worked for you too.
Thanks you brother 🙏 ❤
Always welcome! Thank you for checking out my video bro'. 😉
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My bose 700 headset USB c port is heating up and melted some plastic around the port. Please help 🙏🏼
it worked Man... Thanks
Glad to hear it worked for you too. 🙂
I'm having this problem right how! I have 4% battery left but it wont charge. Hope I can finish this video before my battery dies!
Hi Michelle, hopefully it's just the pins. If not, check the battery condition. Use free app called coconutBattery. How old is your MacBook?
@@JoeLamOfficial Thanks for checking! I'll download that. My MacBook is from 2013. I was able to get it to charge by cleaning everything with 90% alcohol and moving to another outlet... but I'm sure it'll happen again. I really don't want to upgrade to the new macs because I don't like their keyboard. We'll see how long I can keep this one going :)
Hi Michelle, glad you managed to get it working again. :) Maybe wait till Apple switches over to the new Apple Silicon processors. They've gone back to the old style keyboard now days anyway. Shouldn't be a problem anymore. :)
Still rocking a mid-2012 here and my connector is red hot. I've gone through COUNTLESS replacement charging cords on this thing. It's a disgrace.
Is it gunked up or does the port look clean?
@@JoeLamOfficial Nope, totally clean. I even cleaned it with alcohol anyway just to make sure but it still gets ridiculously hot if I charge the MBP while it's on. All of my charging cords eventually turn yellow/green near the magsafe connector which I've read is a heat issue. I think these were engineered less than perfectly.
If it's just the plastic going yellow over time from UV exposure - that's not an issue. But if it's going yellow from getting to hot and burnt. That's worrying!
@@JoeLamOfficial Update: The magsafe portion came completely off of the cord yesterday! First time I've ever had that happen! I'd purchased that cord in November so it lasted a whopping four months. What a joke.
Oh my! Surely must be under warranty!? Take it back?
There are burns on two of my pin, and it gets really hot when I plug in. Any help?
Hi there. Try pressing the pins in and make sure they spring back out. And clean them with alcohol to see if they make a good contact with the charging port. That’s what helped with my hot MagSafe plug.
@@JoeLamOfficial Do I need to drain all my battery before cleaning?
Not on the MagSafe plug with the cable. Just make sure it’s not plugged in.
As long as you’re not soaking it with alcohol or water. It shouldn’t short anything. But be careful though. Or try pushing the pins in and out with a plastic tool first.
I've cleaned mine a few times. It gets better but then some short while later gets hot again.
Are the pins sticking?
I know this is an older video. I recently was given an older MacBook Pro (A1278), but no charger.
I am looking for a USB cable with the correct magsafe plug.
Can anyone link to the correct Magsafe cable needed to charge my MacBook Pro laptop?
Hi Dave, I believe you need a MagSafe charger like this one - > www.apple.com/hk/shop/product/MC461B/B/apple-60w-magsafe-power-adapter-for-macbook-and-13-inch-macbook-pro pick the Wattage depending on your screen size. I believe it’s a 13’ your model?
@@JoeLamOfficial yes, 13".
Have you ordered the replacement charger yet?
i had the same problem, after changing the charger. no more problems
The pins were stuck too?
Excellent wow its really working
thank you joe
Hey glad it worked for you too. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Appreciate it 🤘🏻
Have a great day.
I'm still using my early 2015 MacBook pro model. And it gets hoooooot when charging.
Does it affect the system in any other way?
Magsafe is coming back
Oh yeah. It might be finally time to upgrade my 2013 machine. XD
What should i do if the pins are burnt? Help
Try cleaning it and carefully monitor and see if it's still that hot? Best to replace it though if it's damaged. Bad connection, equal shorts, more risk of heat, burnt or fire.
Thanks, great advice, worked perfectly!
Hi Pedro. Glad it worked for you. Thanks for checking out my video. Appreciated the feedback. :) hope you have a wonderful day
THANK YOU!!! Worked for me
I can't believe this it worked for me thanks alot
You're welcome! Glad to hear it worked for you too. Thanks for checking out my video by the way.
Great safety advice 👍
Strange to use something so long but not actually realise how it works.
thank you
You're welcome!
Mine is definitely different. Does not have 5 pins. Only 3 on the charger and the MacBook port.
MagSafe version 1 I think? Which MacBook you using?
@@JoeLamOfficial MacBook Pro
MagSafe 1?