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[Closed] Replacement MacBook Pro Charger - L Tip / T Tip?

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Morning all

The MagSafe (1) charger for my venerable 17 inch MacBook Pro of 2007 vintage went pop (literally) this morning.

Can anyone confirm if the L tip version (of which there seem to be plenty of options available) work with the T tip friendly port on my MacBook?

Ta in advance.


 
Posted : 11/02/2022 10:52 am
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I have (well, one of the kids has actually), a 2008 macbook which originally came with a T tip magsafe 1 connector. The power brick went pop like yours, and now we're using an L tip one from Amazon. Works fine. They're not very well made, but for £20/30 you get what you pay for.


 
Posted : 11/02/2022 11:09 am
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Yes, up to 2012 the Magsafe 1 could be T or L tip. Good ones available on eBay for around £15, I've bought two recently, both good.
You need the 60W or 85W for Mac Pro.


 
Posted : 11/02/2022 11:33 am
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Cheers both.

Heading off to the Bay just now for an 85W charger.


 
Posted : 11/02/2022 11:37 am
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Just remember to triple check the size of the port you're buying, MagSafe 1 and 2 are not the same.


 
Posted : 11/02/2022 12:43 pm
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Yep, quadruple checked. MagSafe 1 required - MagSafe 1 ordered.


 
Posted : 11/02/2022 1:02 pm