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Q: Which charger works for Macbook 10.6.8?

Hi,

 

the charger of my Macbook 10.6.8 broke down so I would need to buy a new one, which one would be suitable?

Would it for example charger "MacBook 2006-2012 60W 16.5V Magsafe" work?

 

Thanks for your help!

Posted on Sep 11, 2015 3:02 AM

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Q: Which charger works for Macbook 10.6.8?

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  • by carl wolf,

    carl wolf carl wolf Sep 11, 2015 4:12 AM in response to voxrocks
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    Sep 11, 2015 4:12 AM in response to voxrocks

    A suitable charger would be an exact replacement.  Take it to an Apple Store, and ask the sales team.

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Sep 11, 2015 3:24 PM in response to voxrocks
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    Sep 11, 2015 3:24 PM in response to voxrocks

    • Find the right power adapter and cord for your Mac notebook -- Apple Support

     

    If an Apple Store does not offer an original replacement (the online Store may) you could check

    with mac-centric vendors of replacement parts such as OWC, they have several models in stock.

     

    http://eshop.macsales.com/search/magsafe+60w

     

    Note certain replacement models may be compatible for later Retina display MacBooks, some are

    good for either kind (with or without Retina) so read the details on compatibility before you order...

    Should you contact a reseller such as OWC-macsales --  directly ask. It helps to know the model

    sales order number and/or serial number so they properly match the part to your computer build.

     

    • Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters -- Apple Support

     

    Some kinds of charging issues relate to a combination of battery status, charger, and DC-inboard

    that is the port inside the computer; should this latter part be the problem, see an iFixit.com guide

    on how to repair/replace it. A diagnostic test, or inspection by an Apple specialist may narrow a

    cause of trouble down to certain parts. Old batteries, or those which may have seen less than

    ideal circumstances or treatment, may prematurely fail to hold a charge, & quit working early.

     

    • About Mac notebook batteries -- Apple Support

     

    • Apple - Batteries - Maximizing Performance (macbook)

    http://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/#macbook

     

    There are a few different options for a replacement charger, but you should not use a 45W model

    intended for MacBook /Air when the original was 60+W with a MacBook or MacBook/ Pro. The

    low power output model may be capable of Charge-Only use, but not able to both Run and Charge.

     

    Also, there is a later version MagSafe2 that is slightly different than original MagSafe adapter. My

    first-edition MacBook 13-inch (2006 - 1.83GHz coreduo) uses a replacement (OEM) charger. Note

    the details in the Apple Support articles on how to identify the MagSafe adapters...

     

    Good luck & happy computing!