Using US MacBooks in the UK
I am trying to use my US Macbook in the UK. I tried to connect it to the power outlet botn with a conventional adapter and with a voltage converter; but in neither case does the adapter seem to be satisfied with the kind of power it gets. The light on the plug-in turns green for a few seconds, then red for a few more seconds, and then goes off completely so that the computyer runs on battery power. What do I have to do to connect it to a UK outlet? I greatly appreciate any help.
Welcome to discussions. The tech spec says "Line voltage: 100-240V AC". Therefore there should be no issues with plugging into a UK power point, assuming you use a converter to change the two pin US plug into the three pin UK plug. Does the transformer say 100-240V on it, as this will confirm that the specification page of the Apple website match your hardware.
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