Questions & Answers for Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro with Retina display)
Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro with Retina display)
51 Questions + 72 Answers
51 Questions from the Community
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Are there any problem if I use a 45w charger in my macbook air 13´,when the computer use a 60w charger?
I bought my mackbook air the last year, but when i went to a official distributor they meet me that I´ve been used a different charger (a 45w in lieu of a 60w). The problem is that i did not change my charger. The 45w charger was in the box when I bought my laptop.
- Asked by Carlos Daniel C from Puebla
- 16 Nov, 2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Are there any problem if I use a 45w charger in my macbook air 13´,when the computer use a 60w charger?)
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Can I use a 45w charger efficiently with a macbook pro (retina display)?
- Asked by Tori B from Wilber
- 15 Oct, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use a 45w charger efficiently with a macbook pro (retina display)?)
Best Answer:You can use it but I do not recommend it because it really takes a long time for a full recharge.
- Answered by Aung Z from Perth
- 7 Jun, 2015
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how long is the cord?
- Asked by Murray W from Dallas
- 16 Nov, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (how long is the cord?)
AnswerCord length is 1780mm on the mag-safe II side and 1800mm power lead so over 3.6 metres if you include the PSU.
- Answered by Chris B from Kalgoorlieboulder
- 24 Mar, 2018
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (how long is the cord?)
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WHich is the best for an extra charger for Mac pro retina display 13 inches: the new 80w or the old 60w with an adapter?
Will the new Magsafe2 charger 60w for Mac pro retina display 13" be available?
- Asked by Chutaphant P from Bangkok
- 16 Nov, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (WHich is the best for an extra charger for Mac pro retina display 13 inches: the new 80w or the old 60w with an adapter?)
AnswerThe 85w will suffer less load stress and not hurt the 13" in any way and possibly charge faster.They are interchangeable, my daughter and I have shared her MacBook charger and my pro charger on both laptops with no problems.
- Answered by Chris B from Kalgoorlieboulder
- 24 Mar, 2018
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Do you sell the cable and its extension separately?
This is the third time I replace this cable because the end connecting to the computer deteriorates. However, I always have to also buy the extension portion which still works perfectly. Can they not be sold separately?
- Asked by Claudia A from Sutton
- 14 Jun, 2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Do you sell the cable and its extension separately?)
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By site they look very similar but the lower watt chargers are a little smaller and lighter. The best way to be sure is to look at the underside of the charger. The watts are written there.
- Answered by Michael K from Kawasaki-shi
- 30 Jul, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (how do you tell the difference between a 60-watt charger and an 85-watt charger?)
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Is a MacBook Pro 2012 (Silver) 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter compatible to a MacBook 1,1 (2006) (White) computer?
I have a MacBook (2006), the Power Adapter cord from the base in fried. I have being using the Power Adapter from my MacBook Pro to recharge the battery for the MacBook. Is this safe? Will there be damage to the MackBook or the Macbook Pro; long term? Will this effect the use of the MagSafe Adapter that is being used between two different computers?
- Asked by Disraeli E from North Hollywood
- 14 Aug, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Is a MacBook Pro 2012 (Silver) 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter compatible to a MacBook 1,1 (2006) (White) computer?)
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it's portable charger ???
- Asked by Mahmood A from Kuala Lumpur
- 22 Apr, 2014
- Flag as inappropriate (it's portable charger ???)
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Will the 85w magsafe 2 charger works better than 45w magsafe 2 for macbook air?
- Asked by Minjun K from Cupertino
- 24 Oct, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Will the 85w magsafe 2 charger works better than 45w magsafe 2 for macbook air?)
Best Answer:It should work the same. The charger doesn't "force" current into the computer, the computer draws what it needs from the charger. The MBA will only draw 45W max so the 85w charger will easily provide the needed current. The problem happens when you try and use the 45w charger with the 85w computer. It will try to draw more current than the charger will deliver and that can cause problems.
- Answered by Mitchell P from Carson City
- 24 Jan, 2015
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Is it possible to pre-order a 220 Volt Magsafe 2 in one of your Apple Stores together with the new Macbook Pro?
I'm traveling to USA, from Sweden, and I'm wondering if it's possible to pre-order a 220 Volt Magsafe 2 in one of your Apple Stores together with the new Macbook Pro?
- Asked by Johnie H from Sigtuna
- 12 Jun, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Is it possible to pre-order a 220 Volt Magsafe 2 in one of your Apple Stores together with the new Macbook Pro?)
Best Answer:So far, every MagSafe Power Adapter has been able to automatically handle 100V-240V. I would assume that this one is the same. That said, you should always check the adapter's input voltage information (which is usually printed on the power adapter itself or on the accompanying documentation) before plugging it in to any power source.
- Answered by Jarrett A from Vancouver
- 13 Jun, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Is it possible to pre-order a 220 Volt Magsafe 2 in one of your Apple Stores together with the new Macbook Pro?)
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Best Answer:
No it cannot because the older MacBook Pro uses MagSafe not MagSafe 2. The product you want is the Apple (60W for 13 inch computers or 85W for 15 and 17 inch computers) MagSafe Power Adapter.
- Answered by Dean S from Encino
- 18 Jun, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this charger be used with non retina display MacBook pros? (older model))
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Best Answer:
No, you need the older magsafe 1 charger. The Magsafe 2 charger is only for macbook airs and retina models from 2012
- Answered by Joseph F from Valparaiso
- 24 Jan, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Do previous model 13" MacBooks (not Pro) work with the new 60w Magsafe 2 Adapter?)
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Is this compatible with my 2014 13" Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display?
- Asked by Jonas C from Sunapee
- 27 Jun, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Is this compatible with my 2014 13" Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display?)
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Will this adapter work will previous MacBooks?
Will this adapter work will previous MacBooks? Like if I have a previous gen MacBook Pro can I use this adapter? Or do I need the specific one?
- Asked by Joshua G from Davis
- 13 Jun, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this adapter work will previous MacBooks?)
AnswerNo it will not. An older MagSafe will work with MagSafe 2 via the new adapter but it will not work the other way.
- Answered by Matt P
- 12 Aug, 2012
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what is the best way to extend the life of the adaptor? does keeping it plugged in electricity harm the adaptor??
- Asked by Maher M from Springfield Gardens
- 10 Aug, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (what is the best way to extend the life of the adaptor? does keeping it plugged in electricity harm the adaptor??)
Best Answer:To extend the life of adapter don't use it :). Seriously, you can keep it plugged without harm. Periodically clean the magsafe plug.
- Answered by Boris T from Nizhniy Novgorod
- 24 Oct, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (what is the best way to extend the life of the adaptor? does keeping it plugged in electricity harm the adaptor??)
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Best Answer:
The fact is that the old 85W MagSafe adapter and the new 85W MagSafe 2 adapter differ in their electrical specifications, not just the connector:
Old 85W MagSafe adapter:
Input: 100-240V, 1.5A, 50-60 Hz.
Output: 16.5 - 18.5V, 4.6A
New 85W MagSafe 2 adapter:
Input:100-240V, 1.5A, 50-60 Hz.
Output: 20V, 4.25A
We all know now that there is an adapter available to make the connector of the old MagSafe adapter fit the new rMBP, but the real question is what effect the voltage difference will have. Will it work? WIll it charge more slowly? Does the rMBP have internal circuitry that fully compensates? It will take someone with real technical knowledge of the new rMBP to answer this one.- Answered by Carl K from St. Catharines
- 9 Oct, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Will previous generation MBP MagSafe power adapters work with new MBP Retina Display?)
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i need information of macbook pro adapter
- Asked by Venky R from Bangalore
- 15 Sep, 2015
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