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Apple 85W AC Magsafe 1 Model A1184

Hi everybody,

I have an old MacBook4,1 (Model Number: A1181) from early 2008, and the power cable connection to the T-tip head has pretty much died. The model name on the adaptor says A1184, but it's been extremely difficult to find either a second hand one, or a non-Apple ersatz that will do the same job.

Are there any other model names that would be compatible with the same laptop, or should I get the exact same specifications as A1184?

Part Number: MB403LL/A

Model: MacBook Early 2008

Model Identifier: MacBook4,1

Model Number: A1181

Max Operating System Version: OS X 10.7.5 (Lion) (purchase)

Earliest Supported OSX Version: OS X 10.5.2 (Leopard)

CPU Speed: 2.4GHz

RAM Type: DDR2 PC5300 SODIMM 667MHz

RAM Slots: 2

Max RAM by Slot: 1 x 4GB + 1 x 2GB

Maximum RAM: 6GB

Drive Connection: SATA 150

Drive Platter Size: 2.5"

Device Connectivity: USB 2.0, FireWire 400

Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR

Video Output: Mini-DVI

MacBook

Posted on Apr 18, 2021 9:53 AM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2021 5:11 PM

There is an example of original replacement 85W MagSafe1 version among others

that are correct to fit. Your MacBook 13-inch likely shipped new with 60W MagSafe.

(There are two versions of the magnetic end for MagSafe1; some have L-shape

others had T-shape. ~Both worked the same. Higher-output scales to demand.)

Examples of MagSafe 1 & 2 from search @ OWC macsales site:

https://eshop.macsales.com/search/?filter.catidpath=3210/3421

Apple Genuine 85W MagSafe1 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro (2006-2012)

Mfr P/N: MC556LL/A | OWC SKU: APLMC556LLA

Apple Genuine 60W MagSafe1 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro & MacBook (2006-2012)

Mfr P/N: MC461LL/A | OWC SKU: APLMC461LLA

[My 2006 MacBook1.1 13-inch model & 2012 MacBook Pro 13-inch model uses same.]

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Apr 18, 2021 5:11 PM in response to Molto_Baci

There is an example of original replacement 85W MagSafe1 version among others

that are correct to fit. Your MacBook 13-inch likely shipped new with 60W MagSafe.

(There are two versions of the magnetic end for MagSafe1; some have L-shape

others had T-shape. ~Both worked the same. Higher-output scales to demand.)

Examples of MagSafe 1 & 2 from search @ OWC macsales site:

https://eshop.macsales.com/search/?filter.catidpath=3210/3421

Apple Genuine 85W MagSafe1 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro (2006-2012)

Mfr P/N: MC556LL/A | OWC SKU: APLMC556LLA

Apple Genuine 60W MagSafe1 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro & MacBook (2006-2012)

Mfr P/N: MC461LL/A | OWC SKU: APLMC461LLA

[My 2006 MacBook1.1 13-inch model & 2012 MacBook Pro 13-inch model uses same.]

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Apr 18, 2021 10:46 AM in response to Molto_Baci

It's available from Apple: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD506LL/A/apple-85w-magsafe-2-power-adapter-for-macbook-pro-with-retina-display?fnode=e56b83f8d5ac537ea3d5e103f524ae9abbca08cc407a0d6f40ff60e35bf555129eaa2f9bc8abee5de4f53fb31a706046b67d8d0671d488151ded6a23a202b155f6b92eb5540641d8b3de04d5efbe702dfe8ea1d68ec48cc95f158d1d72b4e856d9b97d34ceaaa344ab8a467ce135535c&fs=f%3Dcharger%26fh%3D4595%252B45d4

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