Black MacBook battery charger question.

Can I use the charger from a 2009 MacBook Pro on a 2006 Black MacBook Pro?  I'm having trouble charging the battery on the MacBook and now think it might be the charger (I've already replaced the battery, reset the SMC, and run he battery update).  The specs on the chargers themselves are very nearly, but not quite identical.

but my battery is still working fine
I'll be you anything it's not. With that many cycles it's not uncommon for weird things to start happening regardless of how well it performs. I would look into getting a new battery as well.
Have you reset the SMC?

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