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Are the power cords to all iMacs the same? I have lost the cord to my iMac (5-7 years old) when I moved and don't know which model I actually have. Is there a generic Mac power cable that I can buy to replace it with?

I lost the power cord to my iMac when I moved and can't recollect either what model the computer is or even exactly how old it is. Best guess...5-7 years. Obviously, I can't turn it on to find out what model it is. Is there a generic iMac power cord that I can buy to replace the missing one? Thanks.

MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015), OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Feb 13, 2018 9:11 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2018 9:43 PM

The Intel iMac's after 2006 use the same power cord with a round flange.

You can get an Apple replacement cord online. see > google.com/search?client=imac-power-cord

Or you can use a generic computer power cord without the round flange.

Which you can pickup at any electronic's outlet like Fry's, BestBuy, Staples or Office Depot.

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Feb 13, 2018 9:43 PM in response to Melissa Bristow

The Intel iMac's after 2006 use the same power cord with a round flange.

You can get an Apple replacement cord online. see > google.com/search?client=imac-power-cord

Or you can use a generic computer power cord without the round flange.

Which you can pickup at any electronic's outlet like Fry's, BestBuy, Staples or Office Depot.

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Feb 14, 2018 12:08 AM in response to den.thed

Thanks all! That's a relief. I'll be up and running again soon!

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Feb 13, 2018 9:23 PM in response to rkaufmann87

Just order one from your local Apple Store or call the online store and they can get you one.

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Feb 13, 2018 9:14 PM in response to Melissa Bristow

Assuming you have not changed countries your older power cord should work just fine.

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Feb 13, 2018 9:20 PM in response to rkaufmann87

Thanks. But I don’t have any cord. I lost it. Guess that wasn’t clear.

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Feb 14, 2018 8:40 AM in response to Melissa Bristow

You're welcome!

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Are the power cords to all iMacs the same? I have lost the cord to my iMac (5-7 years old) when I moved and don't know which model I actually have. Is there a generic Mac power cable that I can buy to replace it with?

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