MacBook power adapter.

Hi,
I am getting a white MacBook. Will it do any harm if a 85 watts power adapter for a MacBook Pro is used instead of the 60 watt adapter recommended.
Thanks for any answers,
Alan.

Hi gtake,
Thanks for the reply. You have confirmed what I was told by a friend but I wanted to make sure.
Regards from England,
Alan

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