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Is there any other way to charge mid 2015 MacBook other than the charger come with?

Is there any other way to charge mid 2015 MacBook other than the charger come with?

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 29, 2019 8:52 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2019 4:17 AM

There is the kind and correct type made for your build year version MacBook;

whichever exact one it is. There are no substitutes; they should be authentic.


Depending on the vintage or year produced, these vary; see if yours matches:


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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201700


You may use a higher output capacity than original, if available; or 85W. The

other requirement includes correct connector (MagSafe 2) not earlier version.

An example:

• Apple MD506LL/A 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro Retina



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Oct 30, 2019 4:17 AM in response to rexlo924

There is the kind and correct type made for your build year version MacBook;

whichever exact one it is. There are no substitutes; they should be authentic.


Depending on the vintage or year produced, these vary; see if yours matches:


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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201700


You may use a higher output capacity than original, if available; or 85W. The

other requirement includes correct connector (MagSafe 2) not earlier version.

An example:

• Apple MD506LL/A 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro Retina



Oct 30, 2019 8:58 AM in response to rexlo924

Any device that will successfully charge your MacBook Pro must support USB Power Delivery protocol for charging devices up to 100 watts. The charger must be able to negotiate BOTH a higher Voltage and a higher current than the old-fashioned 5 Volt USB-2 charging that can recharge your phone.


A 12 Volt charger is also inadequate, as your MacBook Pro asks for 16 to 18 Volts.


The best device to do that negotiating and charging is a genuine Apple power adapter, at least as powerful as the one that came with your computer.

Is there any other way to charge mid 2015 MacBook other than the charger come with?

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