MacBook: power supply defective - what to do?

If your MacBook's power supply is defective, you should replace it quickly. We give you further tips here that you should consider.

Power supply on the MacBook defective - you should pay attention to this

The power adapter is one of the wearing parts of the MacBook. If it is defective, you should consider the following points:

If the cable or the insulation is defective, you should under no circumstances continue to use it. The risk of an electric shock is too great.
You should also refrain from using tape to insulate the cable. That could only be a temporary solution.
Therefore, separate the power supply from the power supply and dispose of it properly in the recycling collection.

The new power supply must of course be compatible with your Mac.
On the Apple website you will find an overview of the compatible power supplies that are suitable for your device.
When buying a new power supply, make sure that it has the right power, otherwise the battery may break.
Apple generally recommends the use of original power supplies. Since these are quite expensive in the Apple store, you can also use another provider.
For models up to 2012, you can get a decent power supply for around 35 euros on Amazon. to watch because many power supplies do not work or do not work properly.
As soon as the new power supply has arrived, you should use it to fully charge your battery. After that, you can use it as usual.

This practical tip is based on Mac OS X. In the next practical tip, read whether you can operate a MacBook without a battery.