The power cable seems thick enough and left a white residue when I rubbed my hands over it a few times. The magnetic DC connector on the MagSafe 2 means that it will disconnect harmlessly instead of breaking the cord when you put pressure on it. The power adapter is excellent - a genuine Apple product - and charges my old MacBook Pro well without any issues. Copyright © 2023 Sync (a trading name of GBM Digital Technologies Ltd, company registration 02719704).

com are the article we advertise, OWC inspects, tests, and sample disassembles these adapters on an ongoing basis to confirm the genuine nature of these units. Over the past 12+ years we have saved tens of millions of devices from landfill and given devices a new lease of life, but we know we can do more. The year is the RELEASE year of the model and not necessarily the year you may have bought the MacBook.

The 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter features a magnetic DC connector so if someone should trip over it, the cord disconnects harmlessly and your MacBook Air stays put safely. If you are unsure of the model release year of your laptop, input the serial number of your laptop on the Apple Warranty Check page HERE and the resulting page will show you the year. Designed to be the perfect traveling companion, the adapter has a clever design which allows the DC cable to be wound neatly around itself for easy cable storage. An AC lead is provided with the adapter for maximum lead length, while the AC wall adapter (also provided) gives you a compact way to travel. These are NOT the fake chargers floating around that look like Apple chargers and have Apple labels/markings on them but are severely underrated and fail quickly.

The 85-Watt MagSafe Power Adapter for MacBook Pro with Retina features a magnetic DC connector that ensures your power cable will disconnect if it experiences undue strain and helps prevent fraying or weakening of the cables over time. Note that this DOES come with the mains outlet extension even though from the box and picture in the listing it looks like it doesn't.MacBook Pro (15-inch Retina Display 2014) (July, 2014) Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 - A1398 - EMC 2881 | 2. However, the shape of the port is a little wider and slimmer even though the connector pins are still the same size. When the connection is secure, an amber light lets you know that your Mac is charging, while a green light tells you that you have a full charge. This new shape makes it a little easier for the MagSafe 2 cable to remain connected to your Apple device while still retaining its ability to disconnect.