Going To Europe From North American MBP- How To Charge

Hello, I need a bit of help understanding if MBP has a built in power converter. And do I just need to change the "plug in tip " with an adapter
Thanks,
Marc

The MBP's power adapter (the 'power brick') can use 100-240 V and 50/60 Hz, so it works pretty much anywhere in the world as long as you get a plug adapter to change your flat, two-prong North American plug to whatever is needed in your destination (in your case, the round two-prong European plug).

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