HT201700: Find the right power adapter and cord for your Mac notebook
Learn about Find the right power adapter and cord for your Mac notebook
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May 22, 2012 6:36 PM in response to pconley2by captfred,Yes. You can use a higher wattage adapter, just not a lower one.
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May 22, 2012 6:37 PM in response to pconley2by Kappy,Yes, but the 45 watt adaptor is smaller and lighter. I cannot attest to whether the adaptor will be safe at home.
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May 22, 2012 6:37 PM in response to captfredby pconley2,Is this an official Apple response or would they claim differently?
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May 22, 2012 6:44 PM in response to pconley2by captfred,The quote is straight from the apple article:
Power adapters for Intel-based Apple portables are available in 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties. Although you should always use the proper wattage adapter for your Apple portable, you can use an adapter of a higher wattage without issue.
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May 22, 2012 6:46 PM in response to pconley2by Kappy,There is no official Apple response here. These are user forums. But from our experience and knowledge we know that you can use the larger wattage charger. Apple does not disagree with this.
But if this is a concern to you, then take the smaller adaptor. I'm actually not sure why you would prefer to use the larger adaptor.
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May 22, 2012 6:49 PM in response to pconley2by steve359,Following on Kappy's "45 W is lighter", seems the 45 W supply is the cheaper one to lose, if you happen to be unlucky enough to damage or lose it.
But some accuse me of raising silly points.
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May 22, 2012 6:51 PM in response to steve359by Kappy,That's because Kix is for Kids, you thilly wabbit.