Q: Will a 60w power cord work on MacBook Air

I had a 45w power cord (magsafe) and it was covered by insurance through MacAdapter.com ... but when it broke, they replaced it with a 60w cord. The guy tells me it is an upgrade and safe to use on a MacBook Air but a few years ago when I replaced another cord, an Apple employee told me a 60w cord would harm my computer. My question ... I want to know if it is safe to use.

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MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Mar 11, 2015 5:47 PM

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FoxFifth Mar 11, 2015 6:31 PM in response to glessnerpc
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Mar 11, 2015 6:31 PM in response to glessnerpc

It is OK to use. See the quote below from Find the right power adapter and cord for your Mac notebook - Apple Support
Power adapters for Apple notebooks are available in 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties. You should use the appropriate wattage power adapter for your Apple notebook. You can use a higher wattage adapter without issue, but doing this won't make your computer charge faster or operate any differently. Lower wattage adapters will not provide enough power.
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