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Can I charge MacBook with different charger?

Can I charge MacBook with different charger?

Any USB-C cable will do. Any USB-C charging cable will work just fine if you have a newer MacBook Pro, although it’s recommended to use the official charging cable.

Can I use 85W MagSafe instead of 60W?

Yes, with a caveat. The 85W adapter can be used inconsequentially with both models. It will provide ample power to both the MacBook Pro and MacBook, and will not damage the latter despite a higher-than-necessary wattage. Note, however, that the 85W adapter will not charge a MacBook any faster than the 60W adapter.

Can you charge a MacBook through the USB port?

Use a USB Type C Depending on the version of the MacBook that you’re currently using, you can charge it using an Android USB Type C phone charger. You can simply plug the cable into your MacBook and charge it from an outlet. It should be able to charge your MacBook, albeit slowly.

Can you charge a 15 inch MacBook Pro with a 60W charger?

Yes. The 60 watt charger may take longer to charge your computer, and in times of high power usage, may not charge the battery. Keep in mind that brand new MBPro 15″ 2.53 GHz machines come with the 60W adapter, so Apple seems to be recommending that for the slower MBP model.

Can I use 85W with MacBook Air?

10 Answers. You can safely use the 85W adapter on any Mac, it will only draw as much power as it needs. The 45W adapter from the MacBook Air may just about manage to power your MacBook Pro but it won’t charge it. It will not damage your Mac, but you may notice the battery may still deplete when using it.

Can you charge an old MacBook with USB?

Can you charge MacBook with USB-C?

You can use any of the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports to charge your Mac with a USB-C charge cable. Your Mac charges over only one port at a time, so connecting multiple power adapters to the MagSafe 3 port and Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports won’t result in faster charging.

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Ruth Doyle