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muku2001 Author

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Does the MacBook Air power extension cord work with 230v?

Hello,

I understand that the MagSafe power adapter supplied with the MacBook Air is compatible with an overseas input of up to 230v, as printed on the adapter itself. However, the extension cord supplied with the laptop states 125v. Furthermore, even the small plug connected at the end of the adapter states an input of 125v. Does this mean that the plug and the extension cord are incompatible overseas at 230v, but the adapter is? Then, how must I connect a MacBook Air to a 230v outlet? I do have an outlet converter that does not transform voltage. Thank you for your support.

(The adapter states it is compatible with 100v-240v, however, the circled plug is only compatible with 125v.)

Mukund

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Apr 6, 2014 3:48 PM

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K Shaffer

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Posted on Apr 7, 2014 7:59 PM

Yes.

However some users had found the duck-head part did not stay plugged in well &

when if comes unplugged, that could affect the OS X and the computer hardware.

The same AC cord (like a special extension cord) was used with the AirPort Express

instead of the duck-head connector, too; for several models the cord is interchangable.

I've dumped the duck-heads and use a regular Apple power cable (with groundwire)

so it won't un-plug. The automatic power conversion or regulation has nothing to do

with the shape of the plug, length of the wire, or phase of the darkside of the moon.

A travel store could be helpful to get just a single converter plug; just be sure if you go

there, they understand you do not need to change the power values to Magsafe adapter.

Sorry if the details appeared confusing.

I grew up with electricity in my hands.🙂

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muku2001 Author

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Apr 9, 2014 2:52 PM in response to Ralph Landry1

Okay. It is just peculiar that both my duckhead plug and extension cord are rated only at 125v.

muku2001 Author

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Apr 9, 2014 4:27 PM in response to PlotinusVeritas

Okay..... So even though the duckhead plug and extension cord are rated at 125v, they can handle up to 240v current with ease. Is that correct?

Does the MacBook Air power extension cord work with 230v?