Help! Just had a short circuit

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Tried to charge my macbook and a flash appeared and a little explosive sound. Music was playing and the set shut down instantly.

Is my set damaged now? What tests can I do to see if it's damaged by this? I turned it on and listened to it and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.

Also my Macbook AC is a little bit burned.. But it still works (connected it in another place). But everytime I connect it there appears little flash. Is it broken?

Also I have a Supra MKII/EU Mainsblock but whenever I switch the lights on/off there is a "pop" sound. Shouldn't the mainsblock solve this? What can I do to counter this?

Thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

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[Andrew Everard]

By the set do you mean your MacBook or the system to which it was connected?

In either case, I wouldn't use either - and in particular that 'little bit burned' MacBook power adapter - until they have been checked over. That 'little flash you get every time you connect the power adapter concerns me - I think a new power adapter is probably a wise precaution.

 

[Anonymous]

Bad wires is a known problem with Apple's power adapters, and you you should get a new one for free.

I've never heard about connected equipment being damaged though. Usually the wire itself is the only thing that's damaged.

 

[chebby]

Is it the 'Magsafe' power connector to your MacBook?

Melting/burning Magsafe's are quite well documented. Type Magsafe and Melted or Melting into google and have a look.

If this is the problem, then order a new Magsafe lead. Probably worth getting the MacBook checked out at your local Apple store too.

 

[Anonymous]

Andrew Everard:
By the set do you mean your MacBook or the system to which it was connected?

In either case, I wouldn't use either - and in particular that 'little bit burned' MacBook power adapter - until they have been checked over. That 'little flash you get every time you connect the power adapter concerns me - I think a new power adapter is probably a wise precaution.

Luckily it wasn't connected to my set. So the Music system was shut down, because of the short, as in no electricity.

I will go to my Mac dealer to check it out.

Thanks for the replies.

ps. How about the popping sound when something gets switched on/off? Do I need a Mains conditioner to counter this?

 

[Andrew Everard]

If the lights are on a separate ring, then the sound is likely to be caused by a small spark in the switch when operated, which is transmitted as a radio signal and picked up by something in the system. A mains conditioner won't tackle this.

 

[Anonymous]

Andrew Everard:If the lights are on a separate ring, then the sound is likely to be caused by a small spark in the switch when operated, which is transmitted as a radio signal and picked up by something in the system. A mains conditioner won't tackle this.

So, the only way to deal with this is through a electrician?