International Macbook

s.horsfield · 11:59 PM

I've read a lot online about knockoff magsafe cables but the only part I need replaced (due to international Macbook) would be the "duck head" and I found one online for $5 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/a...-557869763.htm). Obviously the brick and cable would have some special sauce inside (that's why the knockoff's suck) but would a prong have the same issue? I think (seeing as it's a just a prong) it's probably fine (coupled with a genuine Apple magsafe brick/cable)

marcoity · Jan 30, 2013, 11:47 PM

As far as i know MBA purchased in US store/online will only support the US/US style power outlets. Regarding macmall it is a legit store, i personally have bought a 13in MBP 2 iPad mini's & 4th gen ipad from them with out any problem. Regarding the warranty if your talking about applecare then i'd think it would be valid worldwide(ask macmall directly, they have live chat support).

zacharydz · Jan 31, 2013, 02:26 PM

Yes, that solution will work. I have used Macbooks bought in North America and just swapped out the prong and it worked fine in Europe. Like you, I would be weary of a knock-off power brick, but I've never had an issue with replacing the prongs.

Jan 30, 2013, 07:13 PM	#1
s.horsfield macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Zealand	International Macbook I've read a lot online about knockoff magsafe cables but the only part I need replaced (due to international Macbook) would be the "duck head" and I found one online for $5 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/a...-557869763.htm). Obviously the brick and cable would have some special sauce inside (that's why the knockoff's suck) but would a prong have the same issue? I think (seeing as it's a just a prong) it's probably fine (coupled with a genuine Apple magsafe brick/cable) Last edited by s.horsfield; Jan 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM. Reason: Love
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Jan 31, 2013, 02:26 PM	#3
zacharydz macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California	Yes, that solution will work. I have used Macbooks bought in North America and just swapped out the prong and it worked fine in Europe. Like you, I would be weary of a knock-off power brick, but I've never had an issue with replacing the prongs. __________________ Macbook (5.2) 2.13 Ghz C2D, 4 GB RAM, 160 GB Intel 320 SSD
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Jan 30, 2013, 11:47 PM	#2
marcoity macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle	As far as i know MBA purchased in US store/online will only support the US/US style power outlets. Regarding macmall it is a legit store, i personally have bought a 13in MBP 2 iPad mini's & 4th gen ipad from them with out any problem. Regarding the warranty if your talking about applecare then i'd think it would be valid worldwide(ask macmall directly, they have live chat support).
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