muku2001
Level 1
(0 points)
Q: Does the MacBook Air power extension cord work with 230v?
Hello,
I understand that the MagSafe power adapter supplied with the MacBook Air is compatible with an overseas input of up to 230v, as printed on the adapter itself. However, the extension cord supplied with the laptop states 125v. Furthermore, even the small plug connected at the end of the adapter states an input of 125v. Does this mean that the plug and the extension cord are incompatible overseas at 230v, but the adapter is? Then, how must I connect a MacBook Air to a 230v outlet? I do have an outlet converter that does not transform voltage. Thank you for your support.
(The adapter states it is compatible with 100v-240v, however, the circled plug is only compatible with 125v.)
Mukund
MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)
K Shaffer
Level 6
(14,567 points)
Yes.
However some users had found the duck-head part did not stay plugged in well &
when if comes unplugged, that could affect the OS X and the computer hardware.
The same AC cord (like a special extension cord) was used with the AirPort Express
instead of the duck-head connector, too; for several models the cord is interchangable.
I've dumped the duck-heads and use a regular Apple power cable (with groundwire)
so it won't un-plug. The automatic power conversion or regulation has nothing to do
with the shape of the plug, length of the wire, or phase of the darkside of the moon.
A travel store could be helpful to get just a single converter plug; just be sure if you go
there, they understand you do not need to change the power values to Magsafe adapter.
Sorry if the details appeared confusing.
I grew up with electricity in my hands.
