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Q: Macbook Air Power Adapter

Ok, I have just bought a brand, spanking new Macbook Air 13" and sold my 15" Late 2008 Unibody Macbook Pro to a friend.

 

The thing is, I now have a spare MacBook Pro charger (kept the original at home and had a spare at the office). Can this spare Macbook Pro charger be used with the MacBook Air or is it too powerful? Don't want to fry my new laptop.

 

I'm in the UK so I'm not sure if that makes any difference (UK power adapters being different to US).

 

Thanks in advance

Posted on Feb 10, 2013 5:19 AM

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  • by Shootist007,Solvedanswer

    Shootist007 Shootist007 Feb 10, 2013 5:34 AM in response to RobboMagic
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    Feb 10, 2013 5:34 AM in response to RobboMagic

    No it is not To Powerful.

     

    The chargers are Rate for Total Output. That does not mean they constantly put out that much power, they can just Supply Up To that much wattage.

     

    If it connects to the Air it will work without problems.

  • by RobboMagic,

    RobboMagic RobboMagic Feb 10, 2013 5:39 AM in response to Shootist007
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    Feb 10, 2013 5:39 AM in response to Shootist007

    Thanks for the info Shootist007

     

    Thats great news - saves me from shelling out more money on another charge if I can reuse my MBP charger.

     

    Just need to buy the Magsafe 2 adapter to make it fit the new slot on the Air. Apple still have a way of making money out of you ;-)