MacBook and 17" MacBook Pro Power Cords Interchangable?
Can I use the adaptor/charger (both are MagSafe) from my MacBook on my 17" MacBook Pro? Is it safe? Will it harm the the battery?
You cannot. The MacBook Pro uses an 85W power adapter, while the MacBook comes with a 65W adapter. You can safely use the MBP's adapter with the MacBook, though.
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)
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Macbook pro power cord frayed and not charging
Ive just noticed I have the same power cord problem. I plugged in the cord into my macbook and noticed that the light did not turn on. Upon closer inspection I noticed the wire was frayed and was real hot. I have not moved my power adapter or have had something happen for it to be that bad. Im not sure if Im still under my 1 year warranty plan thing, but I was wondering if I took it into the apple store they would still replace it. So if anyone has been in this situation and knows the best option, besides spending the 80 bucks for a new one I would greatly appreciate it.
Hope you feel better.
I assume the OP bought it there and can certainly go back under the 1 year and show them another melted one as there have been enough melted ones for them to know this is a bit of a problem. He can call Applecare as well of course.
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Use MacBook Pro power cord with iPad?
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Hi,
Is there any reason I couldn't use the Mac's cord with the iPad's power brick this way? I assume not but just want to be safe.
Not is correct.
Only use the cables and the 10W USB Power Adapter that came with your iPad. Otherwise you could damage the hardware and void your iPad warranty.
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I just bought my macbook pro 3 weeks ago and for some reason my power cord is not working to charge the computer. There doesn't appear to be any damage to it and I've tried plugging it in to different outlets etc. and no luck. I noticed one day that it was blinking on and off from charging and not charging and then the next day it just stopped working completely. Is this a common thing? Should I just go buy a new one?
Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Your power adaptor is under warranty as well as your new Mac. If it isn't working, Apple should replace it for free under warranty.
You might want to try resetting the SMC:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411?viewlocale=en_US
This is likely the first thing they would do at the Apple Store, and it may well solve the charging problem.
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Exposed MacBook Pro power cord
This is happened before, but I forgot where I got a free replacment. The power cord for MacBook Pro ripped from pressure where it naturally bends. I don't feel comfortable with the wires being exposed. Do I call Apple's general 1-800 number. If so, which option do I press? I no longer have a warranty on my MacBook Pro, but this tear was due to how the power cord is constructed or not any damage I did to it.
I would make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
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Does Applecare cover MacBook and MacBook Pro power cords/bricks?
I've replaced several over the years. They seem to be the weak link in these laptops. My Applecare is still in effect on the latest Pro. Has anyone dealt with Applecare on this issue? Specifically, in the area behind the small mag-safe plug a wire(s) seems to have broken connection. Thanks.
The original adapter that came with the machine for which you bought AppleCare was covered. If you had the first one replaced under AppleCare, the subsequent ones might also be covered, but only as long as you continued to apply to AppleCare to cover them. If you just went and bought them, they're covered only by their own warranties.
Damage of the kind you describe is caused by user abuse: disconnecting the plug by pulling on the cord (accidentally or deliberately), or bending the cord too sharply right behind the plug. If neither of those things happens, the cord won't fray and break there. -
Macbook pro power cord not working and its under warranty
Whats the number or email address of who I contact please?
Read here, & select your country:
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
There is no email support. -
see above
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Macbook Pro power supply and grounding.
Hey Apple people. I noticed something disconcerting with the power supply on my MacBook Pro 13" (non-retina)
I have a stainless steel metal table in my kitchen. It is the same type of stainless steel table you find in restaurants.
I have my 13" MacBook Pro in a Speck See-thru case.
The MacBook Pro in it's case is sitting on a Rain Design "M Stand".
The Rain Design "M Stand" is sitting on the stainless steel table.
I am wearing a short sleeve shirt.
I am sitting on a fabric covered chair at the table.
The battery was getting low so I got out my power supply, which is the power brick with the two prong plug adapter.
I plugged this into a power strip and the other end into the computer.
While touching the case of the computer with one hand and leaning on the stainless steel table with my other bare arm. I felt a vibration through the fingers that were in contact with the MacBook Pro. I knew what was going on, and I got really concerned.
I tried an experiment.
I got out the extension cord that came with the MacBook Pro power supply and I changed out the two prong plug on the power supply for the extension cord. The extension cord has a grounding post.
When I plugged the power supply back into the power strip and connected the power supply to the MacBook Pro. I no longer felt a vibrating sensation when I was in contact with the stainless steel table and the computer.
I have other MacBook Pro power supplies and I always use the grounded extension cable with them, because it is located at my regular workstation area. This stainless steel table is located in my kitchen, and I was eating dinner and watching YouTube videos.
Just thought you would like to all know that when you don't use the grounded cable on your MacBook Pro. you become the ground.
Never using this power supply anywhere again without the grounded cable.
Thank you for your time.
Matthew SievertIt depends on what you are doing. Yes, the power supply can get hot. This is normal.
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Macbook and Macbook Pro Power Adapters
Is it safe to use a Macbook Pro power adapter in a Macbook and vice versa?
I have just noticed that the MBP's adapter is 85 watts and the MB's is 60 watts. I hadn't realised they were different.
My wife and I share each others adapters all the time (she has a Macbook). Will this be damaging either of the laptops?Shouldn't cause any problems. The main issue will be that the 60w adapter won't provide enough juice to both charge the MBP battery and run it if there is much of a load so I'd avoid using the 60w on the MBP for anything other than charging the battery whilst not using the machine - sudden power shortage could be painful for the machine.
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I plugged in my macbook pro power adapter and heard a loud bang. I checked the charger by opening it and found out the charger blew the whole mother board up. So i buy another charger, as i live in Egypt, that blew up the same way, please help.
You'll certainly need a new logic board.
If I were you, I would take the machine into your local Apple Store or an AASP and have them evaluate the problems and give you an estimate for repair. If you're out of warranty, be prepared to pay a very high price to get your computer repaired.
Good luck,
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I used Cmd +Q to close a programme and the screen went blank and even tho the power cord is attached the macbook is not powering up any ideas
Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the appropriate method.
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Using Macbook Pro Power Adapter on a Macbook
I have a Macbook Pro and someone else in my family has a Macbook. Recently they misplaced their power adapter and started borrowing mine to use until theirs was found. I was uneasy about it, but it seemed to work okay. I know that the adapters are slightly different but will it hurt the Macbook to use a Macbook Pro power supply?
It's fine. The MB will only draw the power it needs. FYI, the MBP adapter is 85 W, the MB's is 60 W.
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My macbook air power cord glows orange vrs green what needs fixed?
my macbook air power cord glows orange vrs green what needs fixed? the battery is not charging now, but the power connector glows green briefly and then goes to a steady orange. is this a power cord issue, a battery issue?
thanksThe orange LED indicates that the battery is in the process of being charged. Depending upon how depleted the battery is, it might take 4 hours to completely recharge.
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Macbook pro power adapter very hot- stopped working
a few days ago I noticed my macbook pro power adapter was running very hot. Yesterday it stopped charging. I switched the power cord 1/2 with 2nd one I had… it works but the adapter is running very hot. do I need new adapter/power cord since my original cord is no longer working.
suggestions please.
JGCubReset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
If this does not help, contact Apple.
Genius Bar reservation
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
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