U udflyer macrumors 6502 Original poster Jan 3, 2011 424 104 Jun 25, 2013 #1 I just picked up my custom MBA 13"(i7/8GB/256 GB) I have an extra magsafe 2 adapter (85W) at home for my work Mac. Is it safe to use on the new MBA ? (MBA came with 45W) TIA.
I just picked up my custom MBA 13"(i7/8GB/256 GB) I have an extra magsafe 2 adapter (85W) at home for my work Mac. Is it safe to use on the new MBA ? (MBA came with 45W) TIA.
B... macrumors 68000 Mar 7, 2013 1,949 2 Jun 25, 2013 #2 Yes but it will not charge any faster as it will only draw 45W.
P paulrbeers macrumors 68040 Dec 17, 2009 3,963 124 Jun 25, 2013 #3 udflyer said: I just picked up my custom MBA 13"(i7/8GB/256 GB) I have an extra magsafe 2 adapter (85W) at home for my work Mac. Is it safe to use on the new MBA ? (MBA came with 45W) TIA. Click to expand... You can use any larger MagSafe than the one that came with your Mac, but it isn't recommended to use a smaller MagSafe (ie it isn't recommend to use a 45w on a 15" MacBook Pro that came with an 85w)
udflyer said: I just picked up my custom MBA 13"(i7/8GB/256 GB) I have an extra magsafe 2 adapter (85W) at home for my work Mac. Is it safe to use on the new MBA ? (MBA came with 45W) TIA. Click to expand... You can use any larger MagSafe than the one that came with your Mac, but it isn't recommended to use a smaller MagSafe (ie it isn't recommend to use a 45w on a 15" MacBook Pro that came with an 85w)