How much does a MacBook charger cost?

Look at your old charger to figure out what you need (or pick it based on which Macbook you have). $79 looks to be the price no matter what for an Apple-branded Macbook charger.

Can you use any charger for a MacBook?

The way Apple power adapters are designed is that you can use any charger on any laptop that has the same, or lower, power rating. For example, you can safely use an 85W power adapter (for MacBook Pro) on a MacBook Air (which requires only 45W) or MacBook (which requires 65W).

Is it bad to charge MacBook with charger?

No magsafe charger (if it’s working properly) will cause damage, but if it is too small you may not be able to charge and use the computer at the same time, if it is too large it makes no difference at all.

Can I use magsafe 85W instead of 45W?

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.

How do I know if my charger is original?

Check for safety marks and text on the plug. Look out for the CE mark missing which should sit between the two bottom pins on the underside of the charger, or any spelling mistakes in the text. The USB socket may be upside down on fake chargers compared to a genuine iPhone charger.

How do you know if Apple charger is real?

An Apple Lightning to USB cable has “Designed by Apple in California” and either “Assembled in China,” “Assembled in Vietnam,” or “Indústria Brasileira” on the cable about seven inches from the USB connector. You’ll see a 12-digit serial number at the end of this text.

How can I charge my MacBook air without a magsafe charger?

macbook pros withremovable batteries are the easiest to charge without a magsafe charger. You just need to locate the positive and negative terminal on the battery and connect it to the Li-ion battery charger.