Does the "brick" at the end of the power cord have a surge protector built in? I'm wondering whether it's ok to keep my Macbook plugged in and charging during a thunderstorm or not.
Macbook Pro 13, Mac OS X (10.6.7)
It has a small power surge, as do all adapters, but it is not advertised as any surge protection whatsoever. I believe it's more of a regulator than a protector. I would recommend always using a surge strip or adapter.
It has a small power surge, as do all adapters, but it is not advertised as any surge protection whatsoever. I believe it's more of a regulator than a protector. I would recommend always using a surge strip or adapter.
So I shouldn't leave my Macbook to charge during a thunderstorm if I don't have a surge strip/adapter?
markrox7 wrote:
So I shouldn't leave my Macbook to charge during a thunderstorm if I don't have a surge strip/adapter?
That is correct.
Get a surge protector for everyday use.
Unplug the charger during thunderstorms. Surge protectors do not protect against the damage that a lightning strike causes - they just protect against electrical surges.
Mrs H
Does the power cord have a surge protector built in?
