Jeff Lentz on 7/23/01 7:41 AM wrote:
> I hate to even post another comment on the adapter
> exchange program, but my newly-replaced adapter's plug
> is extremely tight in the power jack and I'm worried
> it will damage the jack's mount. Anyone else have
> similar concerns/experiences? If it does break off
> the mounting for the jack, would Apple repair it out
> of warranty because it's due to the new adapter?
>
Mine was far too tight in my Wallstreet and since I recall a much earlier
post from someone who damaged the AC port on his Wallstreet after 2 weeks of
using a yo-yo adapter (prior to the recall) I decided to loosen up mine.
I rather barbaricly spread out the shield on the plug using a flat blade
screwdriver. I slowly worked the screwdriver around the perimeter of the
shield prying it outward. This resulted in a tiny gap at the seam of the
shield which loosened it up enough to relieve the tightness. I was careful
not to apply any significant pressure (while prying) to the jack in the
center as I didn't want to break it. I repeated this until it was loosened
up enough. It's still tighter than my original black AC but I feel more
comfortable with it.
Now it fits quite nicely. I don't think it would have loosened up enough
over time. I figured it would be less costly to break the adapter than end
up needing to replace the power board in my Wallstreet.
<disclaimer> Do this at your own risk of course. <end disclaimer>
-makmac
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