ac adapter acting funky

[excalibur313]

I have a macbook pro and recently I noticed that the ac adapter stopped lighting up and it stopped charging. I thought it might be the outlet so I brought it to one that I knew worked and it still wouldn't charge. I assumed that maybe the adapter was broken, but then all of a sudden it started working again. Has this happened to anyone and should I bring it in to get it fixed, or is there something else that could have caused it?

EDIT: It seems like it will only charge when turned on in clambook mode...weird!

 

[scaredpoet]

To be ont he safe side, I would bring it in and get it fixed.

What is the condition of the cable and connectors? Is anything frayed, peeling or cracking?

 

[squeeks]

definitely get it checked soon, they like to catch on fire

ok so only a few cases have been reported, but you wouldn't want to risk it

 

[dap1215]

Mine was acting weird one day too.. The light was coming on and going off, and it was charging then stopping.. I switch outlets and now its fine. But now that I know they catch on fire I have been watching it closely.

 

[polycat33]

If you have apple care you can give them a call and have them ship a replacement with a label to return the broken one.

 

[excalibur313]

Hey everyone, thanks for the help. After further investigation, I think that the end near the connector is coming a part a little bit so it is short circuiting sometimes. I will definitely fix this soon though so I don't have a small fire on my hands though.