Charging US Macbook in  Europe

What hardware do I need to charge my MacBook (USA) in the UK and continental Europe?

Go to your local electronics shop and buy one of those multi plug adapters.
I'll probably cost you around $10 or up....

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  • Charging a MacBook Pro in Europe

    I will be taking a trip to Europe next month and need to know if I need to use a power converter to charge my MacBook Pro, or can I just use the plug adapters for the country I'm in. The countries I'm visiting use 220/240V power and someone told me that the computer has a built in converter for this purpose. I don't want to ruin my computer by plugging it in improperly.

    "Give a person a fish you feed them once, teach them to fish you feed them for a lifetime!" Any device you want to use overseas there is some little print on the device near the plug input or on the small box inline with the cord. On this box you will see Input power XXX If this only reads 110 (or 115) then it is only designed for 110ish voltage. If it reads 110-240V than it can accept any voltage from 110 to 240 without damaging the product. This applies to any electronic device, hairdryers, shavers, appliances, etc... The 50/60Hz is the speed the electricity flows. Unless it has a motor or a timer, the Hz should not affect things to much.
    You will notice there is a output value as well, don't worry about that too much as long as you are using the original cord or acceptable replacement. Your main concern is to make sure any device can accept the 220V.
    Message was edited by: AMCAAC

  • Recently when I want to charge my Macbook Pro, ok Pro 13" with my Magsafe adapter, it charges for a few seconds and then it stops as soon as my MBP found the remaining charging time.. I haven't done anything to my adapter.

    Hi all
    The last couple of days when I wanted to charge my Macbook Pro 13", my magsafe adapter stopped working when my MBP found the remaining charging time.
    When I charge my MBP with another adapter, it works fine.
    What can I do? Do I have to go back to the store? It is only four months old.

    sounds like a funky charger, go to the store and try anoher if it messes up have it replaced. They've been having issuses wuth the new charger

  • I am in Greece, do i need a power converter or can i just use a plug adaptor to charge my macbook pro?

    I am in Greece, do i need a power converter or can i just use a plug adaptor to charge my macbook pro?

    If you are using the included Apple charger, you will simply need a plug adapter.

  • Charging my macbook in the car (additional question)

    Hello so i have been researching charging my macbook in the car and something that a few people have brought up is using an AC/DC converter that plugs into the cigarette plug to charge their laptop. This seems like a much cheaper method, but i was wondering if it actually works and if so how? Thank you!

    I've used this adapter, that is sold on the website with my MacBook. It has worked great for the 3+ months that I've been using it:
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/TH995LL/A?fnode=home/shopmac/macaccessories/power&mco=MTA4MTc3

  • Can you charge a macbook by any other means than the power cord? For example the usb drive? My cord works fine but the outlet on the laptop is not.

    Can you charge a macbook by any other means than the power cord? For example the usb drive? My cord works fine but the outlet on the laptop is not.

    The only way to charge a MBP is with a MagSafe power supply (wall or airline) try http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1713

  • What is the right way to charge a Macbook Pro, 13 inch Retina?

    Hi! So I recently just got the Macbook Pro 13 inch w/ Retina Display (about 3 weeks ago), and the main reason why I got it was because I am taking up Multimedia Arts in college. I do admit that the MBP really is quite pricy, so I want to be able to use this for a long time, up until I graduate and get a job.
    However, I'm a bit confused as to how to properly charge this Macbook. I've read on different posts, all of them contradicting each other. Some say that the Macbook should be plugged in all time, only unplugging it at least once or twice a week. But others say that it's better to unplug it when it's at 100%, and then when it's down to 50%, I should plug it back in. That's what I've been doing: I've been charging the Mac up to 100%, and then I unplug it. Once it reaches 40-50%, I plug it again. But, in just a span of three weeks, I've accumulated 19 charging cycles. Is that too much?
    About a day ago, I tried charging it the other way, which is to plug it in the whole day. And currently, it's been plugged in for about 24 hours now. But, my classes are coming up and I'm planning on bringing my Mac to my classes, which would mean that I would have to unplug it most of the time as well.
    I'm insanely worried about ruining the battery of this thing, because I would like this Macbook Pro to be used on a long-term basis.
    Can anyone please help me out? How do I properly charge this? With simple instructions?
    Any help will be appreciated. Thank you!

    Keep the computer plugged in whenever possible.
    If you keep the computer always plugged in, make sure that twice a month
    run it on battery until battery level drops to about 50-40%.
    Standard Maintenance
    For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her notebook on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month
    http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
    All about batteries:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1446

  • I have a Macbook 2007/08 model and the charger has decided to pack in. I have also recently purchased a Macbook Pro 2013 model and would like to know if there is an adaptor available that I can use on my Macbook Pro charger to charge the Macbook

    I have a Macbook 2007/08 model and the charger has decided to pack in. I have also recently purchased a Macbook Pro 2013 model and would like to know if there is an adaptor available that I can use on my Macbook Pro charger to charge the Macbook.

    You can get a new third party 60W power adapter on eBay for under $20.
    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=macbook+power+adapter&_sacat=0&_sop=12&_dmpt =Apple_Laptops&_odkw=macbook+power+adapter&_osacat=111422&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270. l1313
    Or for $80 from Apple http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC461LL/A

  • Can I use an adapter that goes up to 250 volts to charge my MacBook Pro?

    Am I able to use an adapter that goes up to 250 volts to charge my MacBook Pro? I just want to make sure that way nothing goes wrong.

    Use the "adapter" that comes with the Macbook Pro. It is rated for voltages from 100v to 240v.

  • I forget to charge my MacBook Pro and it turns off because of that. Now it wont automatically connect to saved networks. I have to put in manually to make it work. Even after restating still the same. Sometimes pulling the Battery out fixes it

    I forget to charge my MacBook Pro and it turned off because of that. Now it wont automatically connect to saved networks. I have to put in manually to make it work. Even after restating still the same. If I close the lid it looses conection. Sometimes pulling the Battery out will fixes it untill we forget to chage it.
    Mac OS X version 10.6.8

    I forget to charge my MacBook Pro and it turned off because of that. Now it wont automatically connect to saved networks. I have to put in manually to make it work. Even after restating still the same. If I close the lid it looses conection. Sometimes pulling the Battery out will fixes it untill we forget to chage it.
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  • Why won't my charger charge my macbook pro?

    I am currently on my 2nd charger and it is the "L" shape charger, It just suddenly won't charge my macbook Pro anymore. Is there something wrong with my mac or is it the charger? The first charger, i can still somewhat use it if I bend it a bit...but it's just too much of a hassle to have to hold the charger to have get my macbook pro charged. Is there something I can do other than to buy another charger?

    If possible change the battery anyway. The maximum cycle is 1000 (according to Apple). From my point of view your battery still could have a problem.
    Those battery health infos are provided by the chip in the battery. Maybe this chip (controls dis-/charging, counts cycles, measures capacity...) has a damage. This could defeat the charger. Probably... :-)
    Or, you play often games which requires more power, than the ratter low power magsafe charger can deliver. This is quite easily possible and when this is the case, the charger and the battery deliver electrical power at the same time. The problem in this case is, that the only 85W from the charger are not enough to charge the battery. The charger can in this case be in the fridge, it still gets really hot... to hot maybe after some houres (when I play games, this happens as well).
    Install iStateNano (free widget), it does proviede the health in percentage calculated with the max capacity. If it shows around 50%, you really should change the battery... or sell the mac :-)

  • Charging a MacBook Pro (60 MagSafe) with an Air (45w MagSafe) plug.

    Can I safely charge a MacBook Pro (60 MagSafe) with a MacBook Air wall charger (45w MagSafe)?  I ask because I'm replacing a 2009 MacBook Pro with a new Air and the Pro cord is dead. I'd like to charge the pro with the air charger so I can transfer files.

    The short answer is NO.  MacBook Airs use the 45 Watt adaptors, 13" MacBook Pros use the 60Watt and the 15 and larger use an 85Watt adaptor.
    You can use a larger size to chage one that needs a smaller wattage, but not the other way around.

  • Is it OK to charge the Macbook Air with charge for Macbook Pro?  45W to 60W...

    Can I charge my Macbook Air with Macbook Pro charger?  It is 45W to 60W. 
    What is impact?

    You can use a higher wattage charger than the one that came with the computer, but not one of a lower wattage.

  • Broken charger or macbook?

    recentley i started having trouble charging my macbook. i would plug it in and sometimes the light would turn orange and charge, other times it would just turn green and not charge. most of the time the light would not come on at all. with some twisting i was able to get it to charge. now it will not charge at all. i noticed where you plug the mag safe in to the computer it looked like there were some little black marks. is this charging problem because of my computer, or the charger its self?

    I had the same issue. I cleaned the contacts with a Q-tip and some rubbing alcohol and fixed it. Make sure you unplug the charger, power down & remove the battery before cleaning to eliminate any possibility of a short circuit.

  • Why do I get hissing sound when charging my Macbook Pro

    Hello!
    Few weeks ago i noticed that on my speakers there is this hissing sound/noise coming out, but eventually it stopped. But now I changed speakers to active studio monitors and I hear hissing very well, the hissing noice is just horrible and i noticed that it only happens when I am charging my Macbook.
    And one more strange thing, hissing noise doesn't happen when i use my headphones.
    Has anybody encountered

    I suggest an appointment at an Apple store genius bar for a free evaluation.
    Perhaps an Apple Hardware Test may provide a clue:
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201257
    Note that an error free AHT is not definitive.
    Ciao.

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