Using power adaptors interchangeably

Is it Ok to use the same power adaptor/power brick with i books and powerbooks. I have several laptops, can I just interchange the power adaptors?
thank you joanlvh

Check out this thread: Ned Snowing, "65 W versus 45 W power adapter ?" #1, 10:12am Aug 5, 2005 CDT
You can do it, but it's not recommended.

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These links may help. What Mac are you using?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2346
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1565
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2346
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16911906#16911906

Use power adaptor or battery

When to use which (Macbook Pro)? Use the battery at all times and drain then recharge or just when an outlet is not available?

That was copied and pasted from the article named above under the sub heading "Standard Maintenance". I did read that. But that does not really describe how I use the computer. I do not travel with it much. I use it more like a desktop. I purchased the notebook because of it's small footprint and portability. I use it in various places around the home on a daily basis. Wherever I am there is an electrical outlet handy. If I follow the principal of discharging and recharging once per month then I would be using the power adaptor almost constantly. Is this truly recommended?

Using power adaptor charger while playing iPod

I have a charger for my iPod Mini. I think it's called a "USB-based power adaptor." When I got it about a year ago it cost about $20. Uses a cable for the iPod into it and then plugs into a standard outlet.
I am also able to run my iPod through one of my more high-end stereo systems. A great advantage, particularly for "home recording," to listen and get full stereo sound.
The question is:
Can I use the charger adaptor while the iPod is playing? Either through the stereo system or using the iPod just by itself?
It would seem that should be no problem. Wouldn't it be the same principle as using an iPod "dock?"
If I can do this, the nice thing would be that I could keep my iPod fully charged while playing. Either through the stereo system or playing just the iPod alone.
Could any harm be done by doing this?
Thanks in advance.

In theory, it shouldn't do any harm. The reason I added the qualifier is that its possible that a non-Apple charger could in some way, not be quite up to spec and could behave oddly. Of course, Apple chargers can go bad, too. iPods will stop accepting a charger once they are fully charged. I have used chargers while my iPod has been connected to speakers with no difficulty and no harm to the iPod.

Track pad very irratic while using power adaptor

Using a 65 watt power adaptor on my Macbook Air, which requires only 45 watts. Charges the batter fine, but I cannot use the trackpad while it's plugged in, unplug it and it works fine. Extrememly annoying.

Does the trackpad operate correctly using the MBA 45W power adapter?

Using power adaptor plugs with iBook charger

I bought the iPod USB Power adaptor from Singapore and it came with a power adaptor plug that is used in the States. Can I use that plug and slot it into my iBook charger? Will it work? I've tried putting it in and the connection's fine but it doesn't look like a perfect fit externally.

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Hi Ernest,
Three criteria must be respected:
1) Voltage and Power compatibility:
The electrical specs on the iPod USB Power adaptor must match the ones that come out of the iBook charger. (you may need a magnifying glass, but they read somewhere, it's the law) Most probably all this stuff is International 100-240V/50-60Hz, but you must make sure.
However the Amperes (or the Watts) values often differ, so watch this carefully.
2) No loose contact:
Although shapes can look weird, if at least contacts are always touching tightly, that's fine.
3) Security:
If you can see enough metal for the cat to put her nose on it... ... ...
Another solution is to warn the cat
--> Find a shape adapter if electrical specs match:
Adapters are not all multiple, expensive devices. Find a cheap one that fits only between Singapore and the US.
Hope this helps.
Axl

Trouble using Power Adaptor to charge iPad2

The 10W USB Adaptor supplied with my iPad2 doesn't seem to work When I plug it in (using a UK plug which it slots into) it does not charge the iPad. I have another plug which the USB cable slots into, and when the iPad is connected to a power socket via this plug, it charges but the plug gets hot very quickly. Is this OK? I don't like to leave it plugged in this way for too long, so it will take ages to charge it fully. Do you have to use the USB Adaptor supplied - is it the best way to charge?

The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/
Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/
 Cheers, Tom

May I use the power adaptor for Macbook pro into Macbook Air?

May I use the power adaptor for Macbook pro into Macbook Air?

Yes. You can use one of a higher wattage, just not a lower wattage.
Here's the full info.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2346
Regards,
Captfred

Can I use 90w power adapter interchangeably with my 65w computer?

I have two Thinkpads:
1) T400 that has a 90w 20v power adapater
2) T430S that has a 65w 20v power adapter
Can I use the chargers interchangeably on the computers? Are there any concerns, side effects? My assumption is that using the 65w on the T400 will take longer to charge the battery. More importantly, I would like to know if there will be any damage if I use the 90w charger on the T430S.
Thanks.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

You can interchange them without harming either ThinkPad. Note that there will be limitations with a 65W adapter:
1. It will take longer to recharge the battery.
2. It may not be powerful enough to power/recharge certain configurations, e.g. with i7 processors and/or discrete graphics processors.
3. It may not be powerful enough to power/recharge certain types of usage, e.g. when watching a DVD while at the same time running HDD intensive applications.
4. Certain features, e.g. RapidCharge on the T430s, won't work.
Cheers... Dorian Hausman
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Have a C310a that will not start. Have +32VDC from Ac power adaptor, using on a Mac.

Have a PhotoSmart Premium e-All-in-One PrinterC310a, it will not turn on. We have been using it on an iMac and a MacBook, both OS X 10.6.7. Have been thru the HP resetting of the power adaptor etc, so I checked at the printer plug and had +32VDC, which is the correct input voltage. The printer still will not start, what am I missing?

zzzzip wrote:
Have a PhotoSmart Premium e-All-in-One PrinterC310a, it will not turn on. We have been using it on an iMac and a MacBook, both OS X 10.6.7. Have been thru the HP resetting of the power adaptor etc, so I checked at the printer plug and had +32VDC, which is the correct input voltage. The printer still will not start, what am I missing?
Hey zzzzip! I know its a basic question, but have you tried using a different outlet that you know works? Here is the document on troubleshooting power issues:
The HP Product Won't Turn On or Respond
If you have gone through all theses steps I would contact telephone support.
Regards,
Sean
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Can I use a Macbook power adaptor for MacBook Pro ?

Hi,
Is its safe to use a power adaptor from a Macbook (white), to charge my Macbook Pro.
The difference is in the output of the adaptors: 3.65A (Macbook) vs. 4.56A (Macbook Pro).
Thanks,
Ori

In the past, I had an IBM Thinkpad laptop, when my adapter broke, I borrowed an adapter from a colleague. This adapter also had a lower capacity than the original adapter (I don't remember by how much).
It ran really hot but the Thinkpad would run fine on it, though it would only charge the battery if I turned it off... So either charging the battery or working with the laptop...
I'd say use it until you get the chance to buy a new one...

Firewire, can I use it to charge with power adaptor?

Ok so I have the new 30GB iPod Video, and I only have USB1.1 ports, yes it *****, yes it'll take all night for me to load all my songs on it. Well what can you do!
My Question is can I use firewire with a power adaptor to charge it away from my computer or do I need to buy a USB power adaptor?
Any advice would be most appreciated
John

Yes, you can use the firewire power adapter to charge the iPod.

Can I use my Macbook power adaptor in Spain ?

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I am going on holiday to Tenerife where the voltage is 220v. Can I use the same power adaptor that I use in the UK ? The same goes for my my iPod dock ?

Yes, the power adapter for the MacBook is auto-sensing from 100 V to 240 V---you will be fine. Not sure what you mean by the iPod dock---if you mean the dock that you plug into the USB port---you will be fine. If you mean something else, then I don't know, but I suspect that if it is made by Apple, it will be for use worldwide.

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Using power adaptors interchangeably

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