striggell Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi guys I've been enjoying my new Macbook until my dog recently decided he would chew through the power cord (the one from the supply with the magnetic attachment). I've cut the cord thinking it would be a simple job to apply some solder and heatshrink and put the adaptor back into service. After cutting the cord I've noticed some fibre strands running the length of the cord - does anyone know what this is?? Some type of fibre optic?? any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33871-macbook-power-supply/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesh stef Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi guys I've been enjoying my new Macbook until my dog recently decided he would chew through the power cord (the one from the supply with the magnetic attachment). I've cut the cord thinking it would be a simple job to apply some solder and heatshrink and put the adaptor back into service. After cutting the cord I've noticed some fibre strands running the length of the cord - does anyone know what this is?? Some type of fibre optic?? any help would be greatly appreciated. upload some photos maybe? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33871-macbook-power-supply/#findComment-239661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 why would there be fibre optics? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33871-macbook-power-supply/#findComment-246133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bikedude880 Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 That fiber stuff is just material that they put into the cable. It really is nothing that you should be concerned about. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33871-macbook-power-supply/#findComment-246212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 oh, i thought you were talking about like video camera stuff Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33871-macbook-power-supply/#findComment-246242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tneely Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 that strands are supposed to make the cable stronger, so the plastic wires and the plastic exterior of the whole cable won't broke. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33871-macbook-power-supply/#findComment-246713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
striggell Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 thanks for the replies yes the strands are actually nylon and are there to strengthen the cable I've repaired the cable and it works fine - you just have to get all of the nylon out of the way or I'm guessing it would melt all through the wire making soldering a hard job. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33871-macbook-power-supply/#findComment-254663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquidCombo Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have a question regarding macbook power supply. Is it okay if I leave the power cord connected to the power jack while it's not connected to the Macbook power supply? Or it is safer to unhook the power cord from the jack? I carry my Macbook to the office and I want to use the power supply with the short head while leaving the power cord at home. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33871-macbook-power-supply/#findComment-272334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap18 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I leave mine connected without the macbook all the time, it doesnt make a difference. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33871-macbook-power-supply/#findComment-272373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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