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What adapter replaces the 87W USB-C?

My 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro 87W USBC power adapter died and will no longer charge my computer. From what I can tell, the exact charger is no longer sold. What adapter should I buy to replace the 87W USBC adapter? I thought I was going to be fine buying the 85w magsafe power adapter but it doesn't have the USB-C cord. Does anyone know if the cord that comes with the magsafe can be interchanged with the USB-C type cable? I hope I am calling things by their correct names.


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MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.12

Posted on May 20, 2020 4:04 PM

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Posted on May 20, 2020 4:29 PM

You can use the 96 watt adapter instead. (If in doubt of that, see the Compatibility section of the following link.)

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX0J2AM/A/96w-usb-c-power-adapter?fnode=be6f7e06fb082ce679577ba4698ab7c5556212b53d10221b7f28f62b25927cffa3b0c8a379ca9630f33319a239ab4491303980afb404e363059f1f9bedc900b817b393a060852fafc9b941dd6b949bb2bbef349dc08c57f7ad6c7af9576b15c0a71461550c412a15dd1d4e0a3533c474&fs=f%3Dadapter%26fh%3D4595%252B45b0


The MagSafe adapters have permanently attached cords and they cannot be used with Macs that use USB-C connectors.

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May 20, 2020 4:29 PM in response to peonprincess

You can use the 96 watt adapter instead. (If in doubt of that, see the Compatibility section of the following link.)

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX0J2AM/A/96w-usb-c-power-adapter?fnode=be6f7e06fb082ce679577ba4698ab7c5556212b53d10221b7f28f62b25927cffa3b0c8a379ca9630f33319a239ab4491303980afb404e363059f1f9bedc900b817b393a060852fafc9b941dd6b949bb2bbef349dc08c57f7ad6c7af9576b15c0a71461550c412a15dd1d4e0a3533c474&fs=f%3Dadapter%26fh%3D4595%252B45b0


The MagSafe adapters have permanently attached cords and they cannot be used with Macs that use USB-C connectors.

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