Macbook Pro Charger

[Tawnyowl63]

I have a Macbook Pro Retina (had it for about 2 years). The charger has been playing up for a while and now it's not charging at all. I have tried EVERY 'fix' mentioned in Google so I started to resign myself to getting a new, extortionately priced charger.
But then I saw all the 1 star reviews for these chargers and started to wonder if it was time for a return to W****ws.
Any thoughts, anyone?

 

[Toutou]

Use what suits you.

 

[997440]

You said you tried "every" fix mentioned at Google. Did you see this from Apple about troubleshooting MagSafe adapters and connecters -- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203207 ?

Is it that the battery is not charging but the MacBook is working when plugged in? If so check the battery health -- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204054

 

[RHD 42]

It's just a charger, buy a new one and look after it.
If you routinely mangle the string by shoving it in a bag without coiling it up neatly they do go.
Mine (7 years old) is always fine because I protect it when travelling. A friend gets through two a year because he shoves them in his backpack any old how mixed in with load of junk and chucks the bag around.

 

[Tawnyowl63]

Thanks for the advice, gents. Yes, I have tried the Apple advice.
I treat my charger carefully and it is not damaged.
The battery condition is "normal".
The green/orange light does not come on when I plug it in, the machine WILL NOT CHARGE. I have tried every suggestion so far and I am reluctant to buy a 65GBP charger to see if it works.
It is very hard for me to get to the nearest Apple Store.
[doublepost=1474658925][/doublepost]I may have found the reason: there are small teeth marks on the cable which I hadn't noticed before. I have two cats, so the finger points firmly at them.
When I put my fingers over the marks, the charging light comes on!

 

[Tarek]

Unfortunately, I replaced three MagSafe (old and new versions) in a couple of years. For some reason, they just start to fail after their warranty period is over, and yes, they are quite costly to replace. I truly hope my new MBP's charger lasts for a while.

 

[steve62388]

I wish Apple would relax the patent on them and open the chargers up to third party manufacturers so we would have the choice of buying from reputable companies.

 

[jerryk]

Cats! They tore up my carpets, and now they ate your power cord.

 

[snaky69]

I have a Macbook Pro Retina (had it for about 2 years). The charger has been playing up for a while and now it's not charging at all. I have tried EVERY 'fix' mentioned in Google so I started to resign myself to getting a new, extortionately priced charger.
But then I saw all the 1 star reviews for these chargers and started to wonder if it was time for a return to W****ws.
Any thoughts, anyone?

Changing OS'es and computer for a charger? Really? Don't you think that's a little over-reacting?