Apple Portables: How to disconnect the MagSafe power adapter
Summary
Properly disconnecting the MagSafe adapter from your Apple portable can increase the life of the adapter and reduce wear.
Products Affected
Portable Computers
Discussion
To disconnect the MagSafe adapter from your Apple portable, grab the connector as shown in Figure 1 and tilt it up, down, or to the right or left side, as shown in Figures 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Figure 1 Grabbing the MagSafe connector
Figure 2 Tilting the MagSafe connector upward
Figure 3 Tilting the MagSafe connector downward
Figure 4 Tilting the MagSafe connector to the right
Figure 5 Tilting the MagSafe connector to the left
Do not attempt to disconnect the MagSafe adapter by pulling on the cable as shown in Figure 6 or by pulling straight back on the cable as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 6 Pulling the DC cord sideways
Figure 7 Pulling the DC cord straight back
Disconnecting the adapter from the connector in the manner described above will reduce wear on the adapter cable and increase the life of your MagSafe adapter. For more information on reducing strain or avoiding wear issues, please refer to Reducing cable strain on your MagSafe power adapter.
Additional Information
If you continue to have questions or concerns regarding other adapter-related issues, please refer to Apple Portables: Troubleshooting Magsafe Adapters. Even if your product is out of warranty, you can take your adapter (you don't need to take the computer) to an Apple-Authorized Service Provider or Apple Retail Store for evaluation. Replacement of the adapter will depend on warranty status and evaluation.