US Voltage confusion
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Q: I moved from US to UK. I brought my MacBook. Can I buy a UK charger with no harm to my battery in my US Mac?

Bought my US Macbook 2 years ago. I moved to the UK a month ago. Everytime I plug my charger into an adapter it sizzles and makes noises. That is never a good sign in my mind. So I was wondering if my US battery can handle UK voltage if I bought a UK charger?

 

 

Thanks!

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Posted on Jul 13, 2012 1:36 AM

by noondaywitch,Solvedanswer
noondaywitch noondaywitch
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A:

The standard MagSafe charger is identical for US and UK (or anywhere else in the world). All you need is the three-pin adapter to replace the "duck head".

This is available as part of the World Travel Pack, which should be available from any Apple Store.

 

The standard charger accepts input of 100 to 240V AC, 50-60Hz, which comfortably covers most of the world. If you look carefully, this information is printed on the charger (in light grey on white!).

 

If the adapter you're using is behaving as you say, stop using it. You can temporarily use a standard radio/CD player lead (the figure-of-eight connector) plugged directly into the charger after removing the US plug;

 

Magsafe Radio.png

 

That doesn't earth the case though, so some static buildup is possible.

Obtain the correct Adaptor as soon as possible.

 

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Posted on Jul 13, 2012 4:56 AM

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US Voltage confusion

Q: I moved from US to UK. I brought my MacBook. Can I buy a UK charger with no harm to my battery in my US Mac?

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    shldr2thewheel shldr2thewheel Jul 13, 2012 4:07 AM in response to US Voltage confusion
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    Jul 13, 2012 4:07 AM in response to US Voltage confusion

    yes.  Your mac has built in voltage switching: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1981

  • by noondaywitch,Solvedanswer

    noondaywitch noondaywitch Jul 13, 2012 4:56 AM in response to US Voltage confusion
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    Jul 13, 2012 4:56 AM in response to US Voltage confusion

    The standard MagSafe charger is identical for US and UK (or anywhere else in the world). All you need is the three-pin adapter to replace the "duck head".

    This is available as part of the World Travel Pack, which should be available from any Apple Store.

     

    The standard charger accepts input of 100 to 240V AC, 50-60Hz, which comfortably covers most of the world. If you look carefully, this information is printed on the charger body (in light grey on white!).

     

    If the adapter you're using is behaving as you say, stop using it. You can temporarily use a standard radio/CD player lead (the figure-of-eight connector) plugged directly into the charger after removing the US plug;

     

    Magsafe Radio.png

     

    That doesn't earth the case though, so some static buildup is possible.

    Obtain the correct Adaptor as soon as possible.

     

    Photo0029.jpg

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    US Voltage confusion US Voltage confusion Jul 13, 2012 12:12 PM in response to noondaywitch
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    Jul 13, 2012 12:12 PM in response to noondaywitch

    thanks for details I will get on looking for that 3 prong. Thanks again!