My mom just bought a 2012 Macbook Air and she got a Magsafe A1436 45W charger with it. I'd like to know if it is okay to use it with my 2015 Macbook Pro Retina.
If you google Magsafe A1436, you find some results saying it's a Magsafe 2 charger. Does that mean that I can use it?
Thanks in advance.
MacBook Pro with Retina display
45W charger will be damaged by the power draw of the Retina system. You need the proper power adapter: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD506LL/A/apple-85w-magsafe-2-power-adapter-fo r-macbook-pro-with-retina-display?fnode=…
Rules for Apple power adapters.
Use the one that is designed for your notebook.
You may use a power adapter that is rated for more than designed for a given notebook.
You should not use a power adapter rated less than designed for a given notebook.
Make certain that the connections are compatible.
Ciao.
I should slow down and read. If your moms macbook air has a magsafe 2 and your MBP came with a magsafe . No it will not work. Also everybody else that posting is right. If the magsafe for both are the same then while you could technically use it. it would be a very bad idea to do so. If you do not have your own it would be better to get the one designed for your computer
Yes it will work. But be advised that it will slow the macbook down a little, the power rating is not the same. And battery charge rate will be slower as well.
You can use a higher rated wattage charger on a Retina MacBook Pro. You can not use a lower rated wattage charger. Your retina requires an 85 watt charger. The 45W charger will not work.
We all sometimes make the mistake of reading too fast. 🙂
Thanks. But if he jump on the yes, he might have been buying his mother a new magsafe power supply.
Can I use a Magsafe A1436 45W on a 2015 Macbook Pro Retina?
