Looking for adapters to power old MacBook (MagSafe 2) using USB-C

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Looking for adapters to power old MacBook (MagSafe 2) using USB-C

I still use my MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) which wants to be powered by a MagSafe 2 (85W max). After some research I bought the "LogiLink USB-C Cable PA0226 to Apple MagSafe 2". According to the manual it should work with 61W/87W PD chargers. Apparently it is VERY picky when it comes to USB-C chargers. I haven't tried too many by now, but e.g. the 67W Anker 315 does not work. Somehow the 67W Anker 535 car charger works but delivers only 45W, while only using a single charging port of this charger. Has anyone found a better solution to charge an old MBP like this using USB-C?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 29, 2023 3:27 AM

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Allan Jones

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Oct 29, 2023 9:08 AM in response to Max 123

Sounds like a lot of trouble when there are still Apple adapters available. I bought a spare Apple adaptor for my non-Retina 2012 Macbook Pro from OWC to keep in my travel bag, and they still list the one for the Retina Mid 2012 15-inch:

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/MD506LLA/

If you are not in North America, OWC has international partners:

https://www.owc.com/partners/where-to-buy

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Max 123 Author

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Oct 29, 2023 1:55 PM in response to Allan Jones

Thanks Allan for your reply, but I am specifically looking for a solution based on USB-C chargers

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Looking for adapters to power old MacBook (MagSafe 2) using USB-C

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