Q: Can I use a 60W charger with my 2011 11-inch MacBook Air?

I am looking to buy a replacement charger for my MacBook Air. This will be the second replacement charger, and I have decided to try and buy a T-ended magsafe connector as opposed to the L-shaped one I have had with my past two chargers. However, the only chargers available with T-connectors are listed as 60W chargers, and the chargers built for my particular model are all 45W chargers. Should this be a concern for me?

MacBook Air (11-INCH, MID 2011), Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on May 30, 2013 8:41 AM

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by dominic23,

dominic23 May 30, 2013 10:09 AM in response to Newguy_7
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May 30, 2013 10:09 AM in response to Newguy_7

No.

Charger wattage
Quote from below linked article from Apple
"Power adapters for Intel-based Apple notebooks are available in 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties. Although you should always use the proper wattage adapter for your Apple notebook, you can use an adapter of a higher wattage without issue."
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2346
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SP Forsythe May 30, 2013 11:44 AM in response to Newguy_7
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May 30, 2013 11:44 AM in response to Newguy_7

You should have no problem. Just make sure the adapter you intend to buy has the right version of Magsafe plug. The current Airs use Magsafe 2, and yours uses the original Magsafe.
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