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Are MacBook Air Chargers interchangeable?
4 Answers. The way Apple power adapters are designed is that you can use any charger on any laptop that has the same, or lower, power rating. For example, you can safely use an 85W power adapter (for MacBook Pro) on a MacBook Air (which requires only 45W) or MacBook (which requires 65W).
What charger does a MacBook 2010 use?
60W MagSafe Power Adapter
MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010) and MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) use a 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with an L-shaped connector. Nearly every other MacBook model would be compatible with a 60W MagSafe Adapter with a T-shaped connector.
How can I charge my old Mac without a charger?
In case you’re stuck in this situation, here are some ways on how to charge your MacBook without a charger.
- Use a USB Type C.
- Get a USB Converter.
- Using a Power Bank.
- Some Reminders:
- Decrease brightness of the display.
- Turn off keyboard backlights.
- Turn off Bluetooth.
- Quit unnecessary applications.
What kind of Charger do I need for my MacBook Air?
I can confirm that using the slightly higher voltage chargers intended for other Macbooks works fine on a Macbook Air 11″ (Late 2010.) The Macbook Air wants 14.5 volts but charges properly on an adapter supplying 16.5 volts.
Can a MacBook Air be used with an 85W power adapter?
From what I can tell, the consensus seems to be that you can safely use the 85w MacBook Pro power adapter with the MacBook Air. Here is an Apple article (HT2346) that seems to me to suggest that it’s okay to use the 85w with the MBA:
Can a MagSafe charger be used on a MacBook Air?
Using a higher wattage Magsafe charger works fine on the MBA. The charging circuit will only draw as much power as it needs. Note that you should never use a LOWER wattage than the stock spec. But higher is OK. It works just fine. I use the 85W from an old MBP at home, and save the 45W adaptor for my travel bag.
What’s the model number of the new MacBook Air?
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) Colors: Space gray, gold, silver. Model Identifier: MacBookAir8,1. Part Numbers: MRE82xx/A, MREA2xx/A, MREE2xx/A, MRE92xx/A, MREC2xx/A, MREF2xx/A, MUQT2xx/A, MUQU2xx/A, MUQV2xx/A. Tech Specs: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)