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repair Magsafe DC IN board used in MacBook Pro A1278

the problem is green or Amper LED is not ON. I traced center sense pin a resistor is missing between the center sense pin and the 5th EXT pin of MAX9940 ic, any one can help to find the value of resistor in DC in board

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Can you narrow down which one of the A1278 you have. Take a look at this listing A1278 systems

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Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.5 13" Mid-2012, main board number 820-3115-B.

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Hey Mate!

For this; I'd suggest you don't solder and just buy yourself a new magsafe port; they aren't expensive. It's a pretty straightforward repair as well.

Here's one off ebay:

820-2565-A Apple MacBook A1278 A1286 A1297 Magsafe DC-IN Power Jack Board Cable- Australia

Cheers,

Falcon

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