HT204178: Using Apple power adapters, cables, and duckheads with Apple products

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Q: Where can I buy an 'AC wall adapter, or "duckhead" (US)'?

I have found duckheads on amazon, but I'm not sure how to make sure they are certified by apple.

MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Oct 8, 2015 7:47 PM

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Q: Where can I buy an 'AC wall adapter, or "duckhead" (US)'?

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  • by John Galt,Solvedanswer

    John Galt John Galt Oct 8, 2015 9:01 PM in response to kmarkovcy
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    Oct 8, 2015 9:01 PM in response to kmarkovcy

    Apple does not sell those parts separately, so the vendor's source will remain a mystery.

     

    They're probably OK to use.

     

    It's counterfeit power adapters that can be dangerous due to inferior internal components or designs that would not meet consumer product safety requirements. It's difficult or impossible to determine from an exterior inspection whether one is genuine or not.