I've figured out what is happening. The power cord has a very long and skinny end on it. When I put it into the USB-C power it is very easy to get sideways pressure on the port because the power cord acts like a lever (It literally sticks out an inch from the side of the laptop). I think the port is not handling the sideways force.
I'm going to look into a more flexible end for my power cord.. Not sure if it is a standard USB-C cable or what but I have to change to an end that is easier on the port.
I was using my laptop and it complained it's running out of power. I noticed the power cord had slid out 2mm on its own. I push it back in and it works, but probably not for much longer.
Starting with the 'mag connector' it has been fairly clear to me for some time now that Apple makes their laptops to be set down on a clean desk, plugged in, and left in place most of the time. If you try to move them around, power cords come out etc and it is very annoying.
The thing is, I could buy that if it wasn't the port that I use the most for the power cord..... or if there weren't a lot of other people on the internet complaining about the same issue.
But since most companies are down town, how much time are you wasting every day on the commute? I generally figure that out as part of my salary because the time is useless to me.
For me, paying $4K for a laptop was insane, granted that was 3 years Applecare, but the top of the line non-Apple laptop on Bestbuy isn't even half the price as this one. As I said before, I'm glad it wasn't my money. I'd still be kicking myself.
Funny I've never plugged one cable into my laptop and said to myself, "SIGH I wish I didn't have to plug in this SECOND cable". Besides, the ports should be durable enough to handle it.
I didn't pay for it, fortunately. I just find it sad that a macbook does so badly for longevity. I have never had a USB port wear out. So much of the case for buying a macbook seems to be 'it holds its value and you can sell it later'. Well, not this one.
Even if they do fix it, how will they give me an assurance that they aren't simply using the same poor quality components that will fail as soon as my warranty is over? Fixing it right now is simply not enough 'caring' for me. I need to know it will be good for the life of the laptop.
Yup, and that is pretty much the port that is worn out already. The thing that gets me is, I thought durability was one of the selling points of USB-C?? I plug my android phone in every day with micro-usb and it is showing no signs of wear.
My less than one year old macbook pro has usb-c ports that are wearing out and a keyboard that sounds like I spilled soda all over it a week ago. I'll get back to you when I find out how much Apple 'cares' about me.
I was living in an average home on a postage-stamp sized lot. I work from home, so I moved onto a one-acre private treed lot.. In a place where I can get this 10 minutes away from a major city. You would not believe what it has done for my stress level, being able to walk out and see nature every day instead of my neighbors.
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I've figured out what is happening. The power cord has a very long and skinny end on it. When I put it into the USB-C power it is very easy to get sideways pressure on the port because the power cord acts like a lever (It literally sticks out an inch from the side of the laptop). I think the port is not handling the sideways force.
I'm going to look into a more flexible end for my power cord.. Not sure if it is a standard USB-C cable or what but I have to change to an end that is easier on the port.
I don't really understand the point of a high resolution screen. I wear glasses.
I don't really need resolution and it wasn't an option when I built the laptop so.... no I don't care about that really.
I was using my laptop and it complained it's running out of power. I noticed the power cord had slid out 2mm on its own. I push it back in and it works, but probably not for much longer.
The findings were for macbooks. I didn't realize anyone else had switched yet.
The mag connector came out way too easily. IT was difficult to use the laptop in a bed without it coming out many times.
Starting with the 'mag connector' it has been fairly clear to me for some time now that Apple makes their laptops to be set down on a clean desk, plugged in, and left in place most of the time. If you try to move them around, power cords come out etc and it is very annoying.
So I get my macbook back with a new port and it works well.... how exactly do I test it for durability after two years of use?
The thing is, I could buy that if it wasn't the port that I use the most for the power cord..... or if there weren't a lot of other people on the internet complaining about the same issue.
Yet there are a lot of complaints out there about lose USB-C ports.
I find it hard to believe that best buy does not sell a laptop as capable as a Macbook.
But since most companies are down town, how much time are you wasting every day on the commute? I generally figure that out as part of my salary because the time is useless to me.
For me, paying $4K for a laptop was insane, granted that was 3 years Applecare, but the top of the line non-Apple laptop on Bestbuy isn't even half the price as this one. As I said before, I'm glad it wasn't my money. I'd still be kicking myself.
And if you're wrong? I'm the only one that loses.
Then why does Apple want to sell me so many USB-C adapters?
Funny I've never plugged one cable into my laptop and said to myself, "SIGH I wish I didn't have to plug in this SECOND cable". Besides, the ports should be durable enough to handle it.
Well I guess I have been sold on the fact that Macbooks are insanely expensive because of the build quality.
And my research went like this:
"We need you to write an iphone app for us"
Ok, what laptop can I buy to develop an ios app?
I didn't pay for it, fortunately. I just find it sad that a macbook does so badly for longevity. I have never had a USB port wear out. So much of the case for buying a macbook seems to be 'it holds its value and you can sell it later'. Well, not this one.
1) see response above
Even if they do fix it, how will they give me an assurance that they aren't simply using the same poor quality components that will fail as soon as my warranty is over? Fixing it right now is simply not enough 'caring' for me. I need to know it will be good for the life of the laptop.
Yup, and that is pretty much the port that is worn out already. The thing that gets me is, I thought durability was one of the selling points of USB-C?? I plug my android phone in every day with micro-usb and it is showing no signs of wear.
You think he would have started Facebook if there was any place in his consciousness for acknowledging the downsides of such a model?
My less than one year old macbook pro has usb-c ports that are wearing out and a keyboard that sounds like I spilled soda all over it a week ago. I'll get back to you when I find out how much Apple 'cares' about me.
I was living in an average home on a postage-stamp sized lot. I work from home, so I moved onto a one-acre private treed lot.. In a place where I can get this 10 minutes away from a major city. You would not believe what it has done for my stress level, being able to walk out and see nature every day instead of my neighbors.