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For my MacBook Pro 15" can I use an 60W Charging Adapter? Will it harm my computer?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Bad idea. Your MPB needs an 85 watt.
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Thanks BobRz. Understood ! However, will the 60W harm my computer or just cause it to charge slower?
It would rapidly lead to likely charger failure, not however to the Macbook
It would burn out one of the 2 capacitors on the charger block board in the charger in a likely even.
you need the correct charger.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2346
A lower power need (macbook Air) can use a higher rated charger, but a higher power (need from a macbook) should not use a lower rated charger.
You can use the lower wattage adapter but it is not recommended. The only thing that will happen is your 15" model will not do both charge the battery and run the system at the same time. It will charge the battery when the system is powered off, and maybe when idle, but not when you are actively using it.
But I suggest you buy the correct wattage AC charger for it.
Thanks PlotinusVeritas. I do appreciate the advice and will follow it.
LowLuster thank you! This helps !
Power Cord usage