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    Apple MacBook Pro Power connector catches fire

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by miner, Mar 17, 2006.

  1. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=1291
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    Hope its not a chronic issue though, I liked the idea of the magnetic power connector!
     
    miner, Mar 17, 2006
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  2. tuyuit

    tuyuit Notebook Enthusiast

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    so their magSAFE is not tt safe after all.
    and hopefully it's only happening on this set.
     
    tuyuit, Mar 18, 2006
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  3. RadcomTxx

    RadcomTxx Notebook Deity

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    this is interesting, i wonder how it happened. I also liked the idea of the mag safe, my ibook has almost gone flying b/c of someone tripping over the power cord, twice!!
     
    RadcomTxx, Mar 18, 2006
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  4. MinnDasota

    MinnDasota Notebook Guru

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    Whoa! I hope this is an isolated case! I will wait to see what happened before I make any judgements. I think the magsafe is a great idea tho! I wanna see pics of the notebook!!!
     
    MinnDasota, Mar 18, 2006
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